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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 87 | On campus |
4.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
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 |
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4.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
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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
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
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.
Secure your future with a foundation in law
If you’ve always aspired to a career in legal practice then our Bachelor of Laws will get you there in minimum time. We are proud of our research-led educational methods and emphasis on practical legal problem-solving. We aspire to give you an education in law that takes into account the social and economic context surrounding it and graduate professionals with respect for social and ethical responsibilities. With small class sizes you will receive all the attention you need from our qualified and experienced staff.
Study a Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:
- develop your advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law
- qualify for admission to practice law, with an emphasis on commercial law and/or justice studies
- explore the many different areas of the law including contract, criminology, taxation and trade law
- strengthen your communication skills by writing and presenting clearly and with purpose
- critically analyse documents using detailed and effective research techniques.
Work Integrated Learning
You will be encouraged to apply your talents in the real world with opportunities to complete a law internship and international study through linkages with law firms, governments and overseas universities.
Career opportunities
A graduate of the Bachelor of Laws can work as a solicitor or barrister in a variety of roles in the public and private sector including:
- Justice
- Public sector jobs
- Human resources
- Social work.
Course specific information
Our degree has professional accreditation with the Supreme Court of the ACT and the State of New South Wales. The Bachelor of Laws allows you to tailor an individual program of study by selecting specific law elective subjects that you may be interested in specialising in.
Professional accreditation
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.
Attainment of the published ATAR or its equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
None.
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 Laws (794AA) | 96 credit points
- Honours: Eligible students will enrol in 9804 Law Honours (6cp) in place of two Law Electives in their last year.
- Elective Options: Students are encouraged to broaden their study by taking units from Law or other disciplines.
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a major, a minor and/or as individual units.
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
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 2
Winter Term
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 2
Law Elective
Winter Term
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
MJ0083 Restricted Choice Unit
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
MJ0083 Restricted Choice Unit
7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
Semester 2
Law Elective
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Four Open Elective Units
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 2
Law Elective
Year 5
Semester 1
7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
MJ0083 Restricted Choice Unit
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
Course duration
Standard eight semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty-four semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| 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. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Majors
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
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| Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
Honours
(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) 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 obtain at least a classification of Good Performance for a substantial piece of legal writing in the elective 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 Paper.
First Class: both an Honours GPA of at least 6 and an exceptional performance in the honours component of your assessment
Second Class - Division I: both an Honours GPA of at least 5.5 and a very good performance in the honours component of your assessment
Second Class - Division II: both an Honours GPA of at least 5 and a good performance 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.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
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| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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