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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (801AA.5)
Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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On campus |
5.0 years | ||
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Discipline of Communication and Media Canberra Law School |
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Fees | English language requirements | ||
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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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On campus |
5.0 years | ||
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Discipline of Communication and Media Canberra Law School |
054127E | |
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
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.
Professional accreditation
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.
Refer to individual courses. Note students who fail to make the initial entrance score may undertake another UC course and enrol in the Law Foundation Major. Upon achieving a credit average in their first year of study students may seek transfer into the formal Law program.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to assumed knowledge entries for 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 Arts/Bachelor of Laws (801AA) | 120 credit points
- Students wishing to learn a language will need to apply for cross-institutional study. Please refer to www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/languages for further information.
- Select 1 of the following options:
- This option is only for students in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- This option is for students who are NOT in the Bachelor of Social Science.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 6 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 9 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students must select at least 12 credit points at Level 3 from the Part B units.
- Students undertaking the Minor in Human Rights and Social Justice must select units that are not part of that minor.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Students can select a maximum of 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Part C units.
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- Any language sequence
- To complete this Major students must pass at least 6 credit points at Level 3.
- Students may select no more than 9 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- Students may select no more than 6 credit points at Level 2 from the Part A units.
- Students may select no more than 3 credit points at Level 2 from the Restricted Choice units.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at the Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- Students choosing to undertake the 24 credit point Major must be enrolled in the Human Nutrition degree course or have permission from the Convener of the Major.
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered at Bruce campus. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 1. From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
- 2. From Semester 1 2018 unit 4977 Introduction to Business Law is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11220 Business Law.
- Must complete either two 18 credit point Arts Majors or one 18 credit point Arts Major and one 18 credit point Professional Major.
- Honours: Eligible students will enrol in 9804 Law Honours (6cp) in place of two Law Electives in their last year.
Open Electives - 12 credit points as follows
- - Must pass 12 credit points at Level 2 or above from anywhere in the University.
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
Semester 1
Arts Major Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Semester 2
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Arts Major Unit
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Arts Major 2/Professional Major Unit
Open Elective Unit
Arts Major Unit
Year 4
Semester 1
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
Semester 2
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
Year 5
Semester 1
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
MJ0083 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Law Elective
Two Law Electives OR 9804 Law Honours (6cp)
Course duration
Standard ten semesters full time or equivalent. Maximum twenty-four semesters.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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To provide students with a flexible preparation for many areas of vocational and professional employment, as well as the broad perspective required for informed citizenship through an in-depth understanding of three discipline areas. The course aims to equip students with a range of skills necessary for being an independent thinker, and to improve your ability to deal confidently and effectively with complex reasoning, argumentation and divergent thinking. Further, the course aims to develop students' capacities to analyse and evaluate complex arguments, to construct strong and convincing arguments and to communicate those arguments effectively. It also aims to develop skills needed for idea generation and creative problem solving. The course provides foundation units in the first year to develop all the essential generic skills as listed in the UC Generic Skills Policy. The UC Generic Skills are also developed across the three Majors. While some units in some Majors focus on a few of the Generic Skills, by the completion of a Major, all the skills have been developed. These skills are developed in a general (Foundation units) and discipline specific way (Majors and Open Electives). The course also provides open electives from any discipline within the University of Canberra. |
1. Communication The ability to present knowledge, ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries. 2. Analysis and inquiry The ability to gather information, and to analyse and evaluate information and situations in a systematic, creative and insightful way. 3. Problem solving The ability to apply problem-solving processes in novel situations; to identify and analyse problems then formulate and implement solutions. 4. Working independently and with others The ability to plan their own work, be self-directed, and use interpersonal skills and attitudes to work collaboratively. 5. Professionalism and social responsibility The capacity and intention to use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment. |
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 |
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 |
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
- Major in Legal Practice (Restricted) (MJ0083)
- Major in Law Foundation (MJ0082)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
- Major in Psychology: An Introduction (MJ0068)
- Major in Counselling Studies (MJ0029)
- Major in Applied Economics (MJ0005)
- Major in Public Relations Studies (MJ0103)
- Major in Marketing (MJ0089)
- Major in Accounting (MJ0002)
- Major in Applied Statistics (MJ0007)
- Major in Journalism Studies (MJ0072)
- Major in Community Development (MJ0027)
- Major in Tourism Management (MJ0123)
- Major in Advertising (18cp) (MJ0227)
- Major in Sport Management (MJ0113)
- Major in Event Management (MJ0126)
- Major in Sport Business (MJ0154)
- Major in Managing Human Resources (MJ0087)
- Major in Human Nutrition (MJ0051)
- Major in Service Management (MJ0153)
- Major in Management, Governance & Policy (MJ0085)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Financial Services (MJ0040)
- Major in Cultural Heritage Practice (MJ0140)
- Major in Museum Studies (MJ0176)
- Major in Creative Writing (MJ0030)
- Major in Politics and International Relations (MJ0173)
- Major in Communication and Media Studies (MJ0138)
- Major in English Language and Literature (MJ0038)
- Major in Storytelling (MJ0171)
- Major in Law and Technology (MJ0081)
- Major in Political Communication (MJ0127)
- Major in Justice Studies (MJ0147)
- Major in Literary Studies (MJ0084)
- Major in Media Arts and Scriptwriting (MJ0090)
- Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MJ0120)
- Major in Indigenous Studies (MJ0180)
- Major in Law and Society (MJ0080)
- Major in Sociology and Social Policy (MJ0106)
- Major in Digital Design and Production (MJ0182)
- Major in Architecture History and Theory (MJ0177)
- Major in International Studies (MJ0128)
- Major in Language Studies (MJ0079)
- Major in National Security (MJ0174)
- Major in Politics & Government (MJ0093)
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Arts | BA |
Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
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 Arts (Honours) course.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Arts (429AA)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (401AA)
- Bachelor of Laws (349AB)
- Bachelor of Laws (794AA)
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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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) |
Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |