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Bachelor of Mathematics - Bachelor of Laws
Overview
Students commencing University study directly from school may enrol in a double degree course with the Bachelor of Laws. Study in another academic discipline allows students to recognise how law functions in social, economic, technical, environmental and scientific contexts. The BMath/LLB offers opportunities for students with and aptitude for, and an interest in, mathematics.
For the year of the double degree, students enrol in subjects offered by the Faculty of Law. In years two and three of the degree, students enrol exclusively in Mathematics subjects. Years four and five consist only of compulsory and some elective subjects from the Faculty of Law.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
For the Faculty of Law:
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English.
Recommended Studies: English Advanced.
For the Bachelor of Mathematics:
Refer to Faculty of Informatics.
Advanced Standing
Students may apply for advanced standing for relevant subjects completed at approved tertiary institutions.
Refer to www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/UOW028672.html
Course Requirements
Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Mathematics / Bachelor of Laws, must complete each of (a), (b), (e) and (f) as follows:
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all compulsory Law subjects in the sequence prescribed in the relevant Course Program;
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elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the LLB Elective Law Schedule;
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to be eligible for the award of LLB Honours (calculated in accordance with method 4), a candidate must complete LLB313;
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to be eligible for the award of LLB (Honours by Research), a candidate must complete LLB448 Research Honours in Law. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with method 1;
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subjects selected from either or both of the Mathematics Schedule or the General Schedule having a value of at least 108 credit points, including a major study in Mathematics;
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satisfy the requirements prescribed for the Bachelor of Mathematics degree.
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Session |
Credit Points |
First Year
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LLB100 Foundations of Law A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB110 Legal Research and Writing |
Autumn |
4 |
LLB120 Law of Contract A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB130 Criminal Law and Process A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB150 Communication Skills |
Autumn |
2 |
LLB140 Advocacy Skills |
Spring |
2 |
LLB160 Foundations of Law B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB170 Law of Contract B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB180 Criminal Law and Process B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB190 Lawyers and Australian Society |
Spring |
8 |
Second Year |
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LLB220 Property and Trusts A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB230 Public Law A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB240 Law of Torts |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB260 Dispute Management Skills |
Autumn |
2 |
MATH187 Mathematics 1A Part 1* |
Autumn |
6 |
LLB270 Property and Trusts B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB280 Public Law B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB290 Legal Theory |
Spring |
8 |
LLB250 Drafting Skills |
Spring |
2 |
MATH188 Mathematics 1A Part 2* |
Spring |
6 |
Third Year |
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LLB300 Remedies and Procedure |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB310 Law of Business Organisations |
Autumn |
8 |
1 LLB Elective |
Autumn |
8 |
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus* |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH203 Linear Algebra* |
Autumn |
6 |
LLB301 Evidence |
Spring |
8 |
2 LLB Electives |
Spring |
16 |
MATH202 Differential Equations 2* |
Spring |
6 |
MATH204 Complex Variables and Group Theory* |
Spring |
6 |
Fourth Year |
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1 LLB Elective |
Autumn |
8 |
Subjects from the Mathematics and Applied Statistics Schedule* |
Autumn |
18 |
LLB Elective OR LLB 396 Advanced Legal Skills |
Spring |
8 |
Subjects from the Mathematics and Applied Statistics Schedule* |
Spring |
18 |
Fifth Year |
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Subjects from the Mathematics and Applied Statistics Schedule* |
Autumn / Spring |
36 |
*It is recommended that you contact the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics for advice on which subjects to take.
Majors
Majors are NOT available in the Bachelor of Laws course. Refer to the Mathematics Schedule for majors available in the Bachelor of Mathematics course.
Electives
Students must successfully complete elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the LLB Elective Law Schedule.
Elective Law Subjects
See Bachelor of Laws - 3 year course.
Honours
Refer to Course Requirements.
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