Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws (a separate testamur is awarded for each degree) |
Abbreviation: |
BCompSc-LLB |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Law |
Duration: |
5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
288* |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
776 |
UAC Code: |
751203 |
CRICOS Code: |
012093B |
* This is a minimum figure and may vary depending on major.
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 Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws offers opportunities for students to undertake a specialised degree of study in computer science and law.
For the first two years of the double degree, students enrol substantially in subjects offered by the Faculty of Informatics. In the final three years of the degree, students enrol exclusively in Law subjects, including a range of law elective options.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
For the Faculty of Law:
Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English.
Recommended Studies: English Advanced.
Refer to Faculty of Informatics for entry requirements for the Bachelor of Computer Science.
Advanced Standing
Students may apply for advanced standing for relevant subjects completed at approved tertiary institutions. Refer to www.uow.edu.au/handbook/courserules/advancedstanding.html
Course Requirements
Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Computer Science - Bachelor of Laws, must complete each of the following:
a) all compulsory Law subjects as set out in the relevant Course Program;
b) elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule;
c) subjects to the value of at least 108 credit points from the Computer Science Course Schedule or the General Schedule , including:
i) 72 credit points of compulsory (core) subjects from the Computer Science Course Schedule;
ii) an additional 24 credit points of 300-level subjects, of which 12 credit points must be CSCI subjects;
iii) elective subjects to the value of 12 credit points from the Computer Science Course Schedule or the General Schedule;
iv) at least 24 credit points of 300-level subjects, including CSCI321 Project, at Pass grade or better.
Note: No more than 24 credit points of subjects shall be at Pass Conceded grade.
Honours
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours), a candidate must complete the elective LLB313 Legal Research Project as part of the above Course Requirements. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 4 (refer to the Code of Practice - Honours, Section 8 Assessment, for information on the methods of calculating Honours).
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research), a candidate must complete LLB448 Research Honours in Law in addition to the above Course Requirements. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1 (refer to the Code of Practice - Honours, Section 8 Assessment, for information on the methods of calculating Honours).
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Session* |
Credit Points | |
First Year |
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LLB 100 |
Foundations of Law A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 110 |
Legal Research and Writing |
Autumn |
4 |
LLB 120 |
Law of Contract A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 130 |
Criminal Law and Process A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 150 |
Communication Skills |
Autumn |
2 |
LLB 140 |
Advocacy Skills |
Spring |
2 |
LLB 160 |
Foundations of Law B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB 170 |
Law of Contract B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB 180 |
Criminal Law and Process B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB 190 |
Lawyers and Australia Society |
Spring |
8 |
Second Year |
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LLB 220 |
Property and Trusts A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 230 |
Public Law A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 240 |
Law of Torts |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 260 |
Dispute Management Skills |
Autumn |
2 |
Subject from Computer Science Schedule# (CSCI103) |
Autumn |
6 | |
LLB 270 |
Property and Trusts B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB 280 |
Public Law B |
Spring |
8 |
LLB 290 |
Legal Theory |
Spring |
8 |
LLB 250 |
Drafting Skills |
Spring |
2 |
Subjects from Computer Science# (CSCI114) |
Spring |
6 | |
Third Year |
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LLB 300 |
Remedies and Procedure |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 310 |
Law of Business Organisations |
Autumn |
8 |
1 LLB Elective |
Autumn |
8 | |
2 Subjects from Computer Science# (CSCI124 + MATH121) |
Autumn |
12 | |
LLB 301 |
Evidence |
Spring |
8 |
LLB 290 |
Legal Theory |
Spring |
8 |
2 LLB Electives |
Spring |
16 | |
2 Subjects from Computer Science# (CSCI222 + CSCI204) |
Spring |
12 | |
Fourth Year |
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1 LLB Elective |
Autumn |
8 | |
3 Subjects from Computer Science# (CSCI321 + CSCI212 + CSCI102) |
Autumn |
18 | |
LLB Elective or |
Spring |
8 | |
LLB 396 |
Advanced Legal Skills |
Spring |
8 |
3 Subjects from Computer Science# (CSCI321 + CSCI321 + 12cp @ 300 level) |
Spring |
18 | |
Fifth Year |
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3 Subjects from Computer Science# (STAT131 + 12cp @ 300 level) |
Autumn |
18 | |
2 Subjects from Computer Science# (12cp @ any level) |
Spring |
12 | |
* Session of offer subject to change in 2007. Refer to Faculty of Law for further information when enrolling.
# It is recommended that you contact the School of Computer Science for advice on which subjects to take.
Majors
Majors are NOT available in the Bachelor of Laws course. Refer to the Computer Science Schedule for majors available in the Bachelor of Computer Science degree.
Electives
Students must successfully complete elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry).