2007 Undergraduate Courses
2007 Postgraduate Courses
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws (a separate testamur is awarded for each degree) |
Abbreviation: |
BCA-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: |
772 |
UAC Code: |
751204 |
CRICOS Code: |
005068F |
* 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 Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws degree allows students to combine studies in the creative arts, such as creative writing, graphic design, sound, composition, performance or visual arts with studies in law. Many lawyers find that knowledge of the arts and media is extremely useful in their practice.
For the first two years of the double degree, students enrol in subjects offered substantially by the Faculty of Law. 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
Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English.
Recommended Studies: English Advanced.
An additional selection criterion applies for the Bachelor of Creative Arts. In addition to applying to UAC, students must submit an interview/audition application form to the Faculty of Creative Arts. For further information refer to the UAC Guide.
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 Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws, must complete each of the following:
a) all compulsory Law subjects in the sequence prescribed in the relevant Course Program;
b) elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule;
c) a major study comprising 108 credit points as approved by the Faculty of Creative Arts.
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 Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws (Joint Honours by Research), a candidate must complete LLB424 Joint Research Honours in Law and Another Discipline, and 24 credit points of the equivalent subject in Creative Arts. 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).
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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Foundations of Law A |
Autumn |
8 | |
Legal Research and Writing |
Autumn |
4 | |
Law of Contract A |
Autumn |
8 | |
Criminal Law and Process A |
Autumn |
8 | |
Communication Skills |
Autumn |
2 | |
Advocacy Skills |
Spring |
2 | |
Foundations of Law B |
Spring |
8 | |
Law of Contract B |
Spring |
8 | |
Criminal Law and Process B |
Spring |
8 | |
Lawyers and Australian Society |
Spring |
8 | |
Second Year |
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Property and Trusts A |
Autumn |
8 | |
Public Law A |
Autumn |
8 | |
Law of Torts |
Autumn |
8 | |
Dispute Management Skills |
Autumn |
2 | |
1 Subject from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule |
Autumn |
6 | |
Property and Trusts B |
Spring |
8 | |
Public Law B |
Spring |
8 | |
Legal Theory |
Spring |
8 | |
Drafting Skills |
Spring |
2 | |
PLUS |
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1 Subject from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule |
Spring |
6 | |
Third Year |
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Remedies and Procedure |
Autumn |
8 | |
Law of Business Organisations |
Autumn |
8 | |
1 LLB Elective |
Autumn |
8 | |
2 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule |
Autumn |
12 | |
Evidence |
Spring |
8 | |
2 LLB Electives |
Spring |
16 | |
1 LLB Elective OR |
Spring |
8 | |
Advanced Legal Skills |
Spring |
8 | |
2 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule |
Spring |
12 | |
Fourth Year |
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1 LLB Elective |
Autumn |
8 | |
3 Subjects from the Creative Arts Schedule |
Autumn |
18 | |
LLB Elective OR |
Spring |
8 | |
Advanced Legal Skills |
Spring |
8 | |
3 Subjects from the Creative Arts Schedule |
Spring |
18 | |
Fifth Year |
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3 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule Only |
Autumn |
18 | |
3 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule Only |
Spring |
18 | |
* Session of offer subject to change in 2007. Refer to Faculty of Law for further information when enrolling.
Majors
Majors are NOT available in the Bachelor of Laws course. Refer to the Creative Arts schedule for majors available in the Bachelor of Creative Arts 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).