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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Design (SCAR03.1)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Bruce, Canberra |
5.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Design and the Built Environment Canberra Law School |
367006 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
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.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce, Canberra |
5.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Design and the Built Environment Canberra Law School |
099019D | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
|
View requirements | 7 | |
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 overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.
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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Reveal your creative and cerebral self!
A dynamic and intellectually stimulating world awaits! Immerse yourself in a unique and multidisciplinary approach to innovative thinking in design practice while acquiring fully accredited legal know-how with UC’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Design double degree.
Depending on your specialisation, you’ll create functional, beautiful, intuitive and accessible objects, websites, apps, publications, interiors and landscapes and discover how design operates in our rapidly changing, technologically innovative and socially conscious world.
UC’s work placements and short-term overseas study options will help you find plenty of inspiration – and all the while you’ll be exploring the law (contract, constitutional and more) and developing the abilities of a socially and ethically responsible legal practitioner.
What’s more, UC’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Design allows students to fast-track their studies during winter term and, in their final year begin their Master of Design Strategies.
Combine a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Design at UC and you will:
- gain a fully accredited law degree and a broad theoretical, historical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession, becoming an advocate, or undertaking related careers
- identify the different stages of the ‘design for manufacture’ process
- gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your own interaction design business or seek employment within global markets across all industries.
- select appropriate methods, materials and processes for designing and prototyping products
- employ innovative use of different visual and emerging media types across print, screen and packaging
- develop effective design solutions for specific audiences
- select appropriate methods, materials and processes for designing and prototyping products
- learn to apply advanced 2D and 3D digital design technologies
- acquire image-making expertise and the ability to develop visual design artefacts using a range of analogue and digital media.
Career opportunities
Landscape architect, product designer, set designer, urban planner, graphic designer and lawyer…the career choices are virtually endless with UC’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Design. Graduates will be able to explore creative and/or legal careers in:
- landscape and interior architecture firms
- film and television industry and the theatre
- urban planning or industrial design practices
- digital teams or creative agencies
- furniture design companies
- manufacturers
- law firms
- private legal or creative practice
- the community and public sectors, including as in-house counsel, policy advisor, legislative drafting and law reform and community legal work
- the not-for-profit sector, including professional advocacy
- education and research.
Professional accreditation
Refer to individual courses.
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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/Bachelor of Design (SCAR03) | 120 credit points
- 1. The award name for the Design part of this course is determined by choice of major. E.g. The Specialist Major in Industrial Design leads to the award 'Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)'.
- 2. The Specialist Major in Interaction Design has been revised for 2022 & contains new units. The previous version of this major can be found in the 'Superseded Majors' section.
Note:
- From 2022 unit 11276 Litigation & Dispute Processing has been replaced by the equivalent unit 11783 Civil Procedure. Students who have already passed 11276 cannot enrol in 11783.
Note:
- From 2022 unit 11283 Equity Law has been replaced by the equivalent unit 11785 Equity and Trusts Law. Students who have passed 11283 cannot enrol in 11785.
Advanced Advocacy and Communication (Mooting) (11285) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2024: Units 11253, 11268, 11380 have been replaced with new BGL Internship units 12046, 12047 and 12048.
Advanced Criminal Justice (11261) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Law, Culture and Creativity (11270) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Advanced Corporations: Markets and Sustainability (11286) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Law of Public Governance (11290) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 1. Honours students must select 11272 Law and Justice Research Project and 11289 Law Honours.
- 2. Unit 11293 Taxation Law is no longer offered. Students who completed this unit before Semester 2 2021 may still count it towards their Law electives.
- 3. Unit 11261 Advanced Criminal Justice is no longer offered.
- 4. From 2022 unit 11266 Human Rights in Context has been replaced by the equivalent unit 11784 Human Right Law. Students who have passed 11266 cannot enrol in unit 11784.
- 5. From 2025, unit 11256 Criminal Justice is no longer available.
- For students who commenced SCB101 prior to 2022, the previous Category B (Breadth) and Category C (Depth) requirements have been combined.
- Students must complete 24 credit points for the Law Elective major (SM0033). Of these, a minimum of 3 credit points and a maximum of 12 credit points must be from the Work Integrated Learning group.
- The Core Major in Design has been revised for 2022 & contains new units. The previous version of this major can be found in the 'Superseded Majors' section.
Note:
- From 2021 unit 11042 has been replaced by unit 11656. Students who have already passed 11042 do not need to pass 11656.
Note:
- Students enrolled in ARB201 B Design (Industrial Design) must complete 11574 Professional Practice: WIL Studio 3. All other students should complete 11018 Professional Practice 2: WIL.
Note:
- From 2021 unit 11043 has been replaced by unit 11655. Students who have already passed 11043 do not need to pass 11655.
- These majors have been revised from 2022. Students who commenced before 2022 should seek course advice.
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
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Two Law Elective Units
Year 4
Semester 1
One Law Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Law Elective Unit
Year 5
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Year 4
Semester 1
One Law Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Law Elective Unit
Year 5
Semester 1
One Law Elective Unit
Semester 2
One Law Elective Unit
Year 6
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Two Law Elective Units
Year 4
Semester 1
One Law Elective Unit
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
One Law Elective Unit
Year 5
Year 1
Semester 2
Design Specialist Major Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Design Specialist Major Unit
Semester 2
Design Specialist Major Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Design Specialist Major Unit
One Law Elective Unit
Year 4
Semester 2
11829 Professional Practice (Internships A) OR 11830 Professional Practice (Specialist Skills)
Two Law Elective Units
Year 5
Semester 1
Design Specialist Major Unit
One Law Elective Unit
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
One Law Elective Unit
Design Specialist Major Unit
Year 6
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
One Law Elective Unit
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
One Law Elective Unit
Year 5
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
One Law Elective Unit
Semester 2
Two Law Elective Units
Year 5
Semester 1
One Law Elective Unit
11832 Professional Practice (Internships B) OR 11833 Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects)
Semester 2
One Law Elective Unit
Year 6
Course duration
Standard 5 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Specialist Major in Interaction Design (SM0011)
- Specialist Major in Interaction Design (SM0011)
- Major in Law Foundation (CM0015)
- Law Electives Major (SM0033)
- Major in Legal Practice (CM0016)
- Specialist Major in Industrial Design (SM0010)
- Specialist Major in Visual Communication Design (SM0012)
- Core Major in Design (CM0003)
- Core Major in Design (CM0003)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
| Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) | BDes (IndDes) |
| Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) | BDes (InteractionDes) |
| Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) | BDes (VisCommDes) |
Honours
Bachelor of Laws
This course has an embedded honours programme which allows high-achieving students to enrol in the unit Honours Law (6cp) in place of two law electives in their final year.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (ARB201)
- Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) (ARB202)
- Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design) (ARB203)
- Bachelor of Laws (SCB101)
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Prospective International Students | Email: international@canberra.edu.au or Phone: +61 2 6201 5342 |
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