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Bachelor of Forensic Studies/ Bachelor of Laws - NPSC02

Course Code:	NPSC02
Course Version:	1
Location:
Faculty:	Faculty of Business, Government & Law
Discipline(s):	School of Law & Justice Academic Program Area - Science
UAC Code:	368046
CRICOS Code:	099018E
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.

Gain forensic insights in our supercharged law degree!

Develop an eye for forensic detail and become a formidable force in the courtroom with UC’s Bachelor of Forensic Studies/Bachelor of Laws. We’ll give you real world opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge in the areas of crime investigation and the analytical preparation of evidence and the legal know-how to become a solicitor or a barrister.

You’ll be able to demonstrate broad theoretical and technical knowledge in the application of science in legal matters, cross-examine witnesses, transmit knowledge to judges and juries and master forensic biology and chemistry. While you build your understanding of the theory and history of law and your advocacy and legal skills, you’ll get to apply your talents in the real world with opportunities to complete a law internship and study overseas.

At UC, you can fast-track your studies during winter term and because our law course is recognised by the Supreme Courts of the ACT and NSW, begin the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice in your final year.

Career paths? How about working in federal law enforcement agencies, DNA testing labs, quarantine services or medical and research industries, or as a lawyer, policy advisor or a consultant to the courts or police force. Insightful, indeed!

Combine a Bachelor of Forensic Studies and Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:

be able to demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in forensic science or in the application of science to legal matters
learn to cross examine expert witnesses across a range of forensic disciplines
be able to transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to those involved in the legal system including judges and juries
master forensic biology and chemistry for criminal investigations
learn analytical techniques for collecting and examining trace evidence.
specialise, through electives, in selected areas of law with an emphasis on commercial law
qualify as a practicing lawyer
gain a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession, becoming an advocate, or undertaking related careers
fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries.

Career opportunities

Lab technician, researcher, law enforcer, advocate, barrister, solicitor, policy advisor, researcher and even environmental protection … UC’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business degree will prepare you to hit the ground running in numerous careers offering healthy salaries. Graduates of the course will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore forensic and legal careers in:

laboratories, including DNA and diagnostic testing labs
customs and quarantine services and other protection agencies
medical and research services
public and private hospitals and healthcare sector businesses, including those that provide forensic, medical or research services.
law firms
the police force and law enforcement agencies in each state and territory
pharmaceutical and chemical industries
government and the public sector, including as in-house counsel, policy advisor, and in legislative drafting and law reform
the community sector, such as community legal work and professional advocacy
private legal practice
education and research.

Enquiries

Prospective Domestic Students: Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN 1800 864 226
Prospective International Students: In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
Current and Commencing Students: In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au

Admission Requirements

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

ACT: Biology and/or Chemistry major(s), plus Mathematical Methods major. NSW; Biology and/or Chemistry, plus Mathematics.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

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Year	Location	Domestic	International
2019	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2020	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2021	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2022	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Course Requirements

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Bachelor of Forensic Studies/ Bachelor of Laws (120 credit points)
Required - Must pass 120 credit points as follows
- Forensic Studies - 48 credit points as follows
  - MJ0042 Major in Forensic Chemistry (21 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
    - Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
      - Note:
        From 2019, unit 8375 has replaced unit 10002 in this major. Students who are required to undertake 8375 elsewhere in their course should select an open elective unit instead.
  - MJ0043 Major in Forensic Biology (21 or 24 credit points)
  - Required Units - Must pass 6 credit points as follows
- Law - 72 credit points as follows
  - CM0015 Major in Law Foundation (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
  - CM0016 Major in Legal Practice (24 credit points)
    - Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows
  - SM0033 Law Electives Major (24 credit points)
    - Restricted Choice - Must pass 24 credit points from the following
      - Category A (Work Integrated Learning Unit List) - Must pass at least 3 credit points from the following
        
        11253 - Law and Justice Internship - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11258 - Advocacy and Communication - 3 cp, Level I
        
        11268 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (6cp) - 6 cp, Level A
        
        11285 - Advanced Advocacy and Communication (Mooting) - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11291 - Legal Advice Clinic - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11319 - Negotiation - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11380 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (12cp) - 12 cp, Level A
        
        11571 - BGL Research Internship - 3 cp, Level A
      - Category B (Depth Unit List) - Must pass at least 6 credit points from the following
        
        Students in MGSC01 taking the Accounting major will need to do Taxation Law 11293 in order to ensure membership of CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants.
        
        11195 - Workplace Law in Context - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11256 - Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level B
        
        11261 - Advanced Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11264 - Environmental and Planning Law - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11265 - Family Law - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11267 - International Law - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11272 - Law and Justice Research Project - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11286 - Advanced Corporations: Markets and Sustainability - 3 cp, Level I
        
        11287 - Building and Construction Law - 3 cp, Level I
        
        11288 - Intellectual Property Law - 3 cp, Level I
        
        11289 - Law Honours - 6 cp, Level A
        
        11290 - Law of Public Governance - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11292 - Statutory Interpretation - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11293 - Taxation Law - 3 cp, Level I
      - Category C (Breadth/Critical Thinking Unit List) - Must pass at least 6 credit points from the following
        
        11259 - Gender and the Legal System - 3 cp, Level I
        
        11260 - Vulnerability and the Law - 3 cp, Level I
        
        11262 - Comparative Law - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11263 - Current Issues in Law and Justice - 3 cp, Level I
        
        11266 - Human Rights in Context - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11269 - Law Reform and Social Change - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11270 - Law, Culture and Creativity - 3 cp, Level A
        
        11271 - Law, Innovation and Technologies - 3 cp, Level A
      - Note:
        
        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.

If your course contains an open elective component of 12 credit points or more you may like to complete a breadth major or minor. For a list of breadth majors and minors follow this link. Other majors may also be available so seek course advice if you want more information.

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

Awards

Award(s)	Official Abbreviation
Bachelor of Laws	LLB
Bachelor of Forensic Studies	B ForSt

Alternate Exit Awards

Bachelor of Forensic Studies

Bachelor of Laws

Typical Study Pattern

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UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Administrative Law (11282) - 3 cp, Level A
      - Forensic Science 2 (8779) - 3 cp, Level 2
      - Introduction to Pharmacology and Toxicology (8342) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Law Elective Unit- 3 cp
    - Semester 2
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
      - Environmental and Forensic Genetics (10001) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Equity Law (11283) - 3 cp, Level A
      - Two Law Elective Units- 6 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Evidence Law (11284) - 3 cp, Level A
      - Three Law Elective Units- 9 cp
  - Year 6
    - Semester 1
      - Capstone Law and Justice (11254) - 3 cp, Level A
      - Litigation and Dispute Processing (11276) - 3 cp, Level A
      - Two Law Elective Units- 6 cp

Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.

Unit Delivery Modes

Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.

Information for Fee Paying Students

Year	Domestic	International
2019	CSP	$32,000
2020	CSP	$32,900

The fees detailed above 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.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Objectives	Graduate Qualities
Refer to individual courses.	-

Course Duration

Standard 5 years full time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.

Honours

The Bachelor of Laws has an embedded honours programme. For full policy details (currently under review) see: http://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/busgovlaw/about-us/school-of-law/law-honours/bachelor-of-laws-honours See Position Statement of the Council of Australian Law Deans (CALD) on Honours: http://www.cald.asn.au/assets/lists/Resources/CALD%20Honours%20Position%20Statement%20(Final)%2028%20August%202012.pdf

Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)

Diploma of Justice Studies, Associate Degree of Justice Studies.

Offerings

2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal

Enrolment Numbers

View the number of student enrolments for this course for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.

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