Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Design (SCAR03.1)
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 5.0 years | 367006 | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | School of Design and the Built Environment Canberra Law School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
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| Fees | |||
| 2021: Commonwealth Supported Place |
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.
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.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 099019D | Faculty of Business, Government & Law | ||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| School of Design and the Built Environment Canberra Law School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
View teaching periods | 5.0 years |
| Fees | |||
| 2021: $31,400 per year |
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.
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.
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.
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
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 08 February 2021 | ||
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 02 August 2021 | ||
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 07 February 2022 | ||
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | ||
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | ||
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for this course, however any previous study or work experience will be considered as part of your application.
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Design (SCAR03) | 120 credit points
- The award name for the Design part of this double degree is determined by choice of major. E.g. Spclst Major in Industrial Design leads to the award 'Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)'.
- From 2021 unit 11042 has been replaced by unit 11656. Students who have already passed 11042 do not need to pass 11656.
- 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.
- From 2021 unit 11043 has been replaced by unit 11655. Students who have already passed 11043 do not need to pass 11655.
- 1. Unit Selection: As long as the specified minimum credit point requirements are met units may be taken in any combination from any of the three categories, subject to prerequisite requirements.
- 2. Honours: Honours students must select the Law and Justice Research Project (11272) and Law Honours (11289) units.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
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Course duration
Standard 5 years full time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Refer to individual courses. | - |
Majors
- Core Major in Design (CM0003)
- Specialist Major in Industrial Design (SM0010)
- Major in Law Foundation (CM0015)
- Major in Legal Practice (CM0016)
- Specialist Major in Interaction Design (SM0011)
- Specialist Major in Visual Communication Design (SM0012)
- Law Electives Major (SM0033)
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)
Enrolment data
2020 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 2 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | Email: international@canberra.edu.au or Phone: +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person: Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email: bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email: study@canberra.edu.au or Phone: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
