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Bachelor of Building and Construction Management/Bachelor of Laws (239JA.1)
Please note these are the 2015 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
5.5 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Canberra Law School |
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| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
5.5 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School Canberra Law School |
077627F | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
This course provides a combination of legal qualifications with qualification in building and construction management. It will provide a specialisation in building and construction law for as part of a law qualification and provide an opportunity for aspiring construction managers to add a legal qualification to their skill set, enabling them to further enhance their capacity to manage higher level issues in building and construction projects. This course will qualify a student to practise as a lawyer with a specialisation in construction law. It is designed specifically for students wishing to combine a qualification to manage construction projects with a more advanced understanding of legal framework within which the construction industry operates. It will also train construction managers who require the capacity to action and resolve legal issues that arise during the course of their work.
Professional accreditation
Professional accreditation:
The Building and Construction Management course has been successfully reviewed and has attained accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors* (AIQS) until December 2012.
* AIQS accreditation requires certain units to be performed through the University of Canberra and distance learning through the University of Newcastle.
LLB: This program is recognised by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the State of New South Wales. Through mutual recognition, UC¿s degree may serve as the basis for admission in all Australian jurisdictions.
Through a program offered in conjunction with the College of Law, students may (in their final year of the Bachelor of Laws at UC) begin their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice course that qualifies for them for admission. Arrangements exist for students to articulate into programs leading to admission in the UK and the United States.
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Building and Construction Management/Bachelor of Laws (239JA) | 132 credit points
- Note 1: Students are required to undertake 80 days of work experience in the building and construction industry. This will form part of the formal assessment of the course.
- Note 2: Students will undertake distance learning units as well as a dissertation over two semesters, which may be offered in trimester mode.
- Honours: Eligible students will enrol in 7039 Law Honours in place of a Law Elective in their last year.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 1
Two Law Electives
Semester 2
MJ0083 Restricted Choice Unit
7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
Two Law Electives
Year 6
Semester 1
Four Law Electives
Course duration
Standard eleven semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty-four semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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| 6. Students will also undertake an in depth study of selected areas of law, including the Priestly 11 units, and in chosen law electives, with an emphasis on commercial law and/or justice studies. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 1. The acquisition of management and supervision techniques specific to the building industry; | --- |
| 7. In addition to the above, students graduating with Honours will have developed the ability to independently identify and provide solutions to complex legal problems. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 2. A detailed understanding of building processes and materials; | --- |
| 4. The development of advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law, with an emphasis on respect for social and ethical responsibilities. | --- |
| 3. The acquisition and development of negotiation, presentation and communication skills; | --- |
| 5. Graduates will have a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession or undertaking other careers involving legal work. The course will provide students with a program of study and learning to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to legal practice. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
Majors
- Major in Law Foundation (MJ0082)
- Major in Building and Construction Management (MJ0134)
- Major in Legal Practice (Restricted) (MJ0083)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
| Bachelor of Building and Construction Management | B Bldg&ConstrMgt |
Honours
The degree of Bachelor of Laws may be awarded with first or second class honours. Requirements are specified in the Determination of Course Particulars for the Bachelor of Laws.
(i) To be eligible to undertake studies at honours level, a student must achieve at least a credit average in all law units undertaken at the University of Canberra, this being determined by averaging their scores in all eligible subjects.
Eligible Units: Eligible Units are those which count towards the Entry GPA and Honours GPA. Eligible Units are:
- Any Law unit done which counts towards your LLB (i.e., not the subjects going only towards the non-law degree if you are enrolled in a double degree. If you are enrolled in a straight LLB, your open electives are not counted).
- This includes Units for which you receive Advanced Standing, whether done at UC or elsewhere.
- Where you have done extra subjects which may count, e.g. more than the required amount of law electives, your best results will be counted.
(ii) Law Honours has 12 credit points of research-related units. These are made up of:
- Legal Methods and Skills (3cp)
- Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours) (3cp)
- Law Honours (6cp)
(iii) The degree of Bachelor of Laws may be awarded with first or second class honours. Following submission of an Honours thesis as part of the unit Law Honours, students must show a Good performance by receiving a minimum of a Credit in the 6 credit point restricted choice unit Law Honours.
Calculating the final class of honours:
Law degrees with Honours are awarded in the following classes depending on the Honours GPA obtained and the standard of the Honours Thesis.
First Class: Showing an exceptional performance by both an Honours GPA of at least 6 and a mark of 80 and above in the honours component of your assessment
Second Class - Division I: Showing a Very Good performance by both an Honours GPA of at least 5.5 and a mark of 73 and above in the honours component of your assessment
Second Class - Division II: Showing a Good performance by both an Honours GPA of at least 5 and a mark of 65 and above in the Honours component of your assessment
Calculating the Honours GPA
GPAs are calculated by using the University¿s system. The Unit Law Honours will be weighted as 30% for the purposes of calculating the Honours GPA. Units used in the Honours GPA are as described in ¿Eligible units¿ above for entry to the Honours component of the course.
Note that marks are not automatically rounded up for purposes of Honours. Thus 4.99 does not become 5.00. Where your final mark is within two marks of the next level of honours, or of achieving honours at all (e.g. a 4.8 is rounded up to 5.0), you can apply in writing to have your honours result upgraded. This will be determined by the Law Program Manager and the Law Honours Unit Convener, taking into account your academic record and any mitigating circumstances which may have affected your academic performance.
High achieving students may also be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN 1800 864 226 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person Faculty of Business, Government and Law student support area (Building 11, Level B, Room 27 - Reception counter) or Email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au |
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