Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws
Overview
Students commencing University study directly from school must
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 BSc/LLB degree provides opportunities
for students to combine their knowledge of law with scientific
disciplines in addressing issues such as environmental planning,
or those arising from the introduction of new technology.
For the first three years of the double degree, students enrol
substantially in subjects offered by the other faculty combined
with a small number of Law subjects. In the final two years of
the degree, students enrol exclusively in Law subjects, including
a range of law elective options.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
For the Bachelor of Laws:
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English.
Recommended Studies: English Advanced.
For the Bachelor of Science:
Refer to relevant faculty for entry requirements.
Advanced Standing
Students may apply for advanced standing for relevant subjects
completed at approved tertiary institutions. Refer to http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/generalcourserules/UOW028672.html
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of the degrees of Bachelor of Science
/ Bachelor of Laws a candidate must complete, satisfactorily
and independently, each of (a), (b) and (c) as follows:
- All compulsory Law subjects;
- Elective subjects to the value of 56 credit points from the
LLB Schedule. To be eligible for the award of Honours, candidates
must complete either LLB313 or LLB314;
- Subjects having a value of at least 90 credit points including
a major study which shall:
- Be selected from either the Science Schedule, or the
Health and Behavioural Sciences Schedule; and
- Include no more than 48 credit points for 100-level subjects
or a prescribed Environmental Science program of study having
a value of 92 credit points
Course Program
Subjects (by year) |
Credit Points |
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First Year |
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Subjects from Science or Health & Behavioural
Sciences Schedule |
36 |
PLUS |
|
LLB100 |
Foundations of Law A |
6 |
LLB110 |
Legal Research and Writing |
4 |
LLB200 |
Foundations of Law B |
6 |
LLB210 |
Law of Contracts |
8 |
|
|
|
Second Year |
|
Subjects from Science or Health & Behavioural
Sciences Schedule |
30 |
PLUS |
|
LLB304 |
Criminal Law and the Process
of Justice |
8 |
LLB392* |
Communication Skills |
2 |
LLB308 |
Public Law A |
8 |
LLB309 |
Public Law B |
8 |
LLB391 |
Dispute Management Skills |
2 |
LLB394 |
Advocacy Skills |
2 |
|
|
|
Third Year |
|
Subjects from Science or Health & Behavioural
Sciences Schedule |
24 |
PLUS |
|
LLB305 |
Property and Trusts A |
8 |
LLB307 |
Law of Torts |
8 |
LLB311* |
Lawyers and Australian Society |
8 |
LLB306 |
Property and Trusts B |
8 |
|
|
|
Fourth Year |
|
LLB300 |
Remedies and Procedure |
8 |
LLB302 |
Law of Business Organisations |
8 |
LLB393* |
Drafting Skills |
2 |
LLB301 |
Evidence |
8 |
2 LLB Electives |
16 |
|
|
|
Fifth Year |
|
3 LLB Electives |
24 |
LLB312 |
Legal Theory |
8 |
2 LLB Electives |
16 |
* Available Autumn and
Spring |
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Majors
Majors are NOT available in the Bachelor of Laws course. Refer
to the Science or Health and Behavioural Sciences Schedule for
majors.
Electives
Students must successfully complete elective subjects in the
LLB Schedule having a value of 56 credit points.
NOTE: LLB 396 Advanced Legal Skills is a pre-requisite for entry
to the Practical Legal Training Course at this University.
Elective Law Subjects
See Bachelor of Laws - 3 year course.
Honours
See Bachelor of Laws - 3 year course.
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