Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
Why study the Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?
This double degree program examines the principles and practices modern rural industries and their intersection with the legal system. It develops scientific and legal reasoning 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.
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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
5 Years Full-timeUp to 12 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
84.40-84.45 / 82011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgr/LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | 84.40-84.45 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is 2 units of English and Mathematics. Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry. |
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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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| 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. |
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| Fast Track | 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. |
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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 10,000 words. The Honours result is based on the grade awarded for the honours unit plus grades for the best 15 units towards the degree. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
Dioptase (BCC 203) and Ultramarine (BCC 148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Course Requirements
To qualify for the two awards a candidate must pass units to the value of 240 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Agriculture component: 96 credit points;
Bachelor of Laws component: 144 credit points.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to twelve years as a part-time candidate.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points | Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of Agriculture component: | 96 cps | |
| Core Units | 84 cps | |
| Practical Experience: 16 weeks | - | |
| Listed Units | 12 cps | |
| Bachelor of Laws component: | 144 cps | |
| Core Units | 108 cps | |
| Listed Units | 36 cps | |
| Total | 240 cps | |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Agriculture and the Bachelor of Laws.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the double degree program may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 48 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the double degree may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Agriculture on completion of 72 credit points or may transfer from the double degree program to the Bachelor of Agriculture.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarim and Academic Misconduct.