Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
| Official Abbreviation | BSc/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 provides qualifications in both science and law. The legal qualification meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioenr 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.
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form.
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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 any two units of English. |
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| Additional Entry Requirements | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Course Rules |
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| Career Opportunities |
Examples include legal practice or law-related management. Exciting career options are possible in small to large business, industry, government, teaching and research. Examples include positions in the departments of primary industries, resource management, water and land resources, CSIRO, environmental protection authorities, forestry commissions, national parks and wildlife services and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). Industry opportunities include positions in computing, consulting, botanical gardens and museums, manufacturing, electronics, mining and oil. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | None | |||||||||||||||
| Double Degree Opportunities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Advanced Standing | Science: Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis on previous tertiary study. Law: Advanced standing may be given on application 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 School 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 to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in Law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. Summer Schools provide 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 is 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 activities 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 | Science Component: On completion of 144 credit points including all requirements for the BSc 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. Laws Component : 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 up to 15,000 words. The Honours result is based on the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units taken towards the degree. | |||||||||||||||
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarshipsscholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. | |||||||||||||||
| Further Information |
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