Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
Why study the Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?
This double degree program provides students with a strong academic base in Agriculture, Science and Law. The course eamines the principles and practices of modern rural industries and their intersection with legal systems; development of skills in scientific and legal reasoning and inquiry; critical analysis of complex circumstances.
It will provide the opportunity, working individually and in teams, to apply these developing skills to current and future problems especially at interfaces of agricultural business, science, economics and law.
Practical Experience: 16 weeks of practical experience in semester breaks are required for the Bachelor of Agriculture component.
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DURATION
5 Years Full-time10 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2007.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgr/LLB |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 240 |
| Benefits | The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in Law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units are offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Law Students' Society: There is an active Law Students' Society at UNE, which organises inter-varsity mooting and social activites for students. The Society also represents the interests of Law students through its elected representatives on School Committees and provides a range of services for Law alumni as well as facilitating links between legal practitioners and students. |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to the first year of the degree is open to students who have obtained an appropriate NSW University Admission Index (UAI) or Queensland Tertiary Equivalent score or an equivalent qualification. Alternative Entry is available. Students are required to provide information relating to their previous work and academic experiences. A Higher School Certificate or equivalent and a sound knowledge of English and Mathematics are essential for this double degree combination. Biology and Chemistry are recommended studies. Law students are expected to have reliable internet access. An Alternative Entry program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students is conducted by the Oorala Centre at UNE. For information contact the Centre on (02) 6773 3034. |
| Double Degree Opportunities | Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Financial Administration/Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws. These courses require a minmum of five years full-time study, or equivalent part-time study. Students who have completed a year of full-time study in a non-LLB degree program, with better than average results, may apply to be admitted to the appropriate double Law degree program. |
| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected law units on a full-fee basis |
| Honours | Students who have achieved a grade point average of 5.5 or better in the preceding eight law units (P=4, C=5, D=6, HD=7) may be admitted to the Honours Program in the final year of study. This program is based on a thesis of 15,000 words. The Honours result is based on the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units towards the degree. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
dioptase (BCC 203)/ultramarine (BCC 148) |
| Further Information | 
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Course Requirements (pre 2008)
To complete requirements of the double degree program a candidate shall complete at least 240 cp as prescribed below.
Bachelor of Agriculture Component
Candidates shall complete units to the value of at least 96 cp and to include at least 16 weeks of approved practical experience.
Group 1 (complete ALL units)
AGEX 311, AGRO211, 223. 311, 321; ANPR211 (previously ANSC 200), 321 (previously ANSC300); BIOL 110, 120, CHEM 110 or CHEM 130 (no longer offered), STAT 100, ECON 223, GENE 251, SOIL 220.
Group 2 (complete two units)
ANPR 415, RSNR 403 (previously EM 425, 452 and RSNR 421), NR 411, ENVE 421 (no longer offered), HORT 420, or other units as approved by the Course Coordinator for Environmental and Rural Science.
Bachelor of Laws Component
Candidates shall complete units to the value of at least 144 cp.
Compulsory (complete ALL units)
LS 100, 160, 200, 210, 220, 231, 232, 240, 281, 282, 320, 351, 355, 371, 372, 480.
Electives (complete eight units)
ELS 378 (withdrawn in 2008 rules), LS 301, 315, 321, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 341, 342, 352, 357, 358, 360, 361, 364, 368, 370, 377, 378, 379, 400, 403, 459, 471 and 478 (LS 311, 345, 354, 390, 399, 470 are no longer offered)..