Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
| Official Abbreviation | BAgr/LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 83 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 9 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview |
This double degree program examines the principles and practices modern rural industries and their intersection with the legal system; development of scientific and legal reasoning and inquiry; and critical analysis of complex circumstances. It will provide the skills, working individually and as part of a team, to apply these developing skills to current and future problems especially at interface of agricultural business, science, economics and law. The legal qualification meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in all Australian States and Territories. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Entry Requirements |
Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is 2 units in English. Mathematics and Chemistry are essential for this double degree combination. Biology and Chemistry are essential for this double degree combination. Biology is recommended studies. Law students are expected to have reliable internet access. |
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| Additional Entry Requirements | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Course Rules |
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| Career Opportunities |
Examples include positions in foreign affairs and trade, State Department of Agriculture, Food Standards of Australia, dairy industry, product development, federal departments, solicitor or barrister.
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience |
Practical Experience: 16 weeks of practical experience in semester breaks are required for the Bachelor of Agriculture component. |
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| Double Degree Opportunities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Advanced Standing | Agriculture: Students may be granted advanced standing towards the BAgr component of the double degree program on the basis of study completed at an approved tertiary institution. Law: Credit may be given for prior study in any Australian program that meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner (including courses offered by the NSW Legal Practitioner's Admission Board or its equivalent). Advanced standing cannot be given for work experience or legal studies that are not part of a course that meets admission requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected law units on a full-fee basis | |||||||||||||||
| Other 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. |
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| Honours | Agriculture: On completion of 144 credit points including all requirements for the BAgr component of the double degree program, students with a meritorious academic record may be permitted to enrol for the Bachelor of Science with Honours. The Honours year in Science requires the completion of a research project and the submission of a thesis embodying a literature review and the results of the research project. Law: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Further Information |
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