Course summary
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a recognised degree for admission as a lawyer throughout Australia. Whatever your field of interest, the LLB will equip you with the intellectual, critical and practical skills needed in the professional practice of law. This four-year degree can also be studied as a five-year double degree.
The Bachelor of Laws is offered on campus and by distance education. Some units may include face-to-face workshops.
Applicants who do not have the required entry mark for the Bachelor of Laws are encouraged to apply for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) or Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies. If students achieve the required grade point average, they can then apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Laws.
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a recognised degree for admission as a lawyer throughout Australia. Whatever your field of interest, the LLB will equip you with the intellectual, critical and practical skills needed in the professional practice of law. This four-year degree can also be studied as a five-year double degree.
The Bachelor of Laws is offered on campus and by distance education. Some units may include face-to-face workshops.
Applicants who do not have the required entry mark for the Bachelor of Laws are encouraged to apply for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) or Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies. If students achieve the required grade point average, they can then apply for transfer into the Bachelor of Laws.
Students study core units, plus select electives to suit their career aspirations. Core units range Civil Litigation and Procedure; The Philosophy of Law; Environmental Law; to Evidence; and Australian Criminal Law. Elective units cover areas as diverse as Restorative Justice; Cyberlaw; Victimology; Human Rights; Public Interest Advocacy; Animal Law; and Climate Law and Policy.
Honours is embedded in the Bachelor of Laws degree and requires the completion of two specified Law units in addition to a high academic achievement overall.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues. |
| Creativity | Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems. |
| Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to ethical decision-making and an ability to recognise, reflect upon, and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts. Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between law and sustainability. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise. Demonstrate an understanding of the international and comparative contexts in which legal issues arise. |
| Lifelong learning | Learn and work independently. Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and seek and make use of feedback as appropriate, to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements. Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal research and practice. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences. Collaborate effectively and constructively with others. |
| Cultural competence | Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. |
Law students can undertake voluntary legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices to build their practical legal skills and develop their professional networks.
The Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training or similar to be eligible for admission.
Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country’s admission body to confirm their admission requirements.
Course overview
Course code
3007083
Course abbreviation
LLB (4 year UG entry)
Credit points
384
Equivalent units
32
Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
Duration
4 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | 336060 | 056661 |
| Lismore | Session 1 | 336000 | 056601 |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $22,560 ($2,820 per unit) | 050150E |
| Lismore | Session 1 | $22,560 ($2,820 per unit) | 050150E |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws - Undergraduate Entry a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of thirty-two (32) units, comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units;
- six (6) units from Part B or Part C of the Schedule of Units, with no more than 2 Units being from Part C; and
- six (6) elective units, which may include units from Part B of the Schedule of Units.
- Units in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to the Rules for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) or the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies may not be included unless these units are in Part B or C of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules, or have been completed prior to admission to candidature.
- A candidate who, while enrolled for a double degree with law, has completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws may elect to be awarded the Bachelor of Laws following withdrawal from candidature for the Double degree.
Law Degree with Honours
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A candidate for the award of Bachelor of Laws with Honours shall fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws award, and in addition must:
- complete the units LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method and LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research; and
- achieve such standard of academic performance as determined by the School Board, School of Law and Justice.
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For the award of Honours, consideration shall be given to a candidate’s academic record throughout the course of study. A candidate who has reached the required standard of academic performance may, on the recommendation of the School Board in the School of Law and Justice, be awarded Honours in one of the following grades:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours – Division I
Second Class Honours – Division II
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | ||
| LAW10001 - Contract Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| LAW10003 - Contract Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00112 - Constitutional Law | Intermediate | ||
| 1st Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW72002 - Law of Torts I | Intermediate | ||
| LAW71005 - Property Principles | Introductory | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72009 - Principles of Equity | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| LAW73003 - Law of Torts II | Advanced | ||
| LAW72010 - Property in Land | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72012 - Trusts | Intermediate | ||
| 2nd Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| LAW72005 - Evidence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00520 - The Philosophy of Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00527 - Corporations Law | Intermediate | ||
| 3rd Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00117 - Administrative Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00519 - Professional Conduct | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| 4th Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| 5th Part B Law Elective OR Part C | |||
| 6th Part B Law Elective OR Part C | |||
| 7th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| 8th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| 9th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| 10th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| 11th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| 12th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00112 - Constitutional Law | Intermediate | ||
| 1st Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| LAW10001 - Contract Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| LAW10003 - Contract Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II | Intermediate | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| LAW72002 - Law of Torts I | Intermediate | ||
| LAW71005 - Property Principles | Introductory | ||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| LAW73003 - Law of Torts II | Advanced | ||
| LAW72010 - Property in Land | Intermediate | ||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72009 - Principles of Equity | Intermediate | ||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| LAW72012 - Trusts | Intermediate | ||
| 2nd Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| LAW72005 - Evidence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00520 - The Philosophy of Law | Intermediate | ||
| Year 5, Session 2 | |||
| LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00117 - Administrative Law | Intermediate | ||
| Year 6, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00527 - Corporations Law | Intermediate | ||
| 3rd Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 6, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00519 - Professional Conduct | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| 4th Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 7, Session 1 | |||
| 5th Part B Law Elective OR Part C | |||
| 6th Part B Law Elective OR Part C | |||
| Year 7, Session 2 | |||
| 7th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| 8th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| Year 8, Session 1 | |||
| 9th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| 10th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| Year 8, Session 2 | |||
| 11th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| 12th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | Note 2 | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students commencing their studies in Session 2 are limited to part time, external study for their first session. It may be possible to study on campus and or full time in subsequent sessions. | |||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||
| LAW00111 - Legal Process | Introductory | ||
| It is recommended that students undertake at least one elective unit in Session 3 over their course duration to allow for completion in the equivalent of 4 years of study. | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| Part-time students should complete the first two units in this session and the remaining two units in Session 1 of Year 3. | |||
| LAW10001 - Contract Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW10002 - Australian Criminal Law I | Introductory | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72002 - Law of Torts I | Intermediate | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| Part-time students should complete the first two units in this session and the remaining two units in Session 2 of Year 3. | |||
| LAW10003 - Contract Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10004 - Australian Criminal Law II | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00112 - Constitutional Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW73003 - Law of Torts II | Advanced | ||
| Year 3, Session 1 | |||
| LAW71005 - Property Principles | Introductory | ||
| LAW72009 - Principles of Equity | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72005 - Evidence | Intermediate | ||
| 1st Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 3, Session 2 | |||
| LAW72010 - Property in Land | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72012 - Trusts | Intermediate | ||
| LAW72001 - Civil Litigation and Procedure | Intermediate | ||
| 2nd Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 4, Session 1 | |||
| LAW00520 - The Philosophy of Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00527 - Corporations Law | Intermediate | ||
| 3rd Part B Law Elective | |||
| 4th Part B Law Elective | |||
| Year 4, Session 2 | |||
| LAW00117 - Administrative Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00519 - Professional Conduct | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| 5th Part B Law Elective OR Part C | |||
| 6th Part B Law Elective OR Part C | |||
| Year 5, Session 1 | |||
| 7th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | |||
| 8th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | |||
| 9th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | |||
| 10th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | |||
| Year 5, Session 2 | |||
| 11th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | |||
| 12th Part B Law Elective OR University-wide Elective | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | Attendance at a compulsory workshop is required. |
| Note 2: | University-wide Electives include electives from any degree at Southern Cross University but does not include the following units: LAW10157 Australian Legal System, LAW10159 Principles of Contract Law, LAW00052 Introduction to Land Law, LAW00053 Foundations of Torts, LAW00050 Criminal Process, LAW00128 Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics, LAW00150 Introduction to Business Law, LAW00004 Company Law, LAW00058 Litigation Practice, LAW00107 Conveyancers Professional Practice, LAW00108 Legal and Conveyancing Practice, LAW10068 Law and Government Decision Making, and LAW10158 Introduction to Evidence and Advocacy. However, candidates who have completed any of these units prior to enrolment in this degree may apply for advanced standing in up to a maximum of six of the above as “University-wide electives” but not as “Part B Law Electives”. |
Unit groups
Part B Law Elective
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC00132 - Taxation | Advanced | ||
| ACC00134 - Advanced Taxation | Advanced | ||
| LAW00054 - Family Law Practice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00057 - Conveyancing Law | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00059 - Welfare Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00061 - Drugs, Crime and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00062 - Wills and Estates | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00104 - Employment and Industrial Relations Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00106 - EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00118 - Environmental Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00119 - Local Government and Planning Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00120 - Victimology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00121 - Intellectual Property | Advanced | ||
| LAW00122 - Clinical Legal Experience | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00123 - Law Placement | Advanced | ||
| LAW00124 - International Business Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00125 - Information Technology and the Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW00126 - Competition and Consumer Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| LAW00216 - Mediation Practice and Procedure | Intermediate | Note 1 | |
| LAW00514 - Criminology | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00516 - Advanced Advocacy | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00521 - International Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00522 - Human Rights | Advanced | ||
| LAW00523 - Commercial Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00524 - Independent Legal Research | Advanced | ||
| LAW00525 - Cyberlaw | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00526 - International Criminal Justice | Advanced | ||
| LAW00528 - Law Review | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00529 - Restorative Justice | Intermediate | ||
| LAW01125 - Stock Exchange and Finance Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10160 - Public Interest Advocacy | Advanced | ||
| LAW10168 - Privacy Law and the Private Sector | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10170 - Race and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10169 - Human Rights and the Global Economy | Advanced | ||
| LAW10167 - International Intellectual Property Law and Public Policy | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10166 - Entertainment Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10171 - Mediating Across Cultures | Introductory | ||
| LAW10181 - Legal Research: Context, Perspective and Method | Advanced | ||
| LAW10206 - The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10207 - Psychiatry, Psychology and the Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10288 - Mooting | Advanced | ||
| LAW10292 - Education and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10472 - International Human Rights Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10487 - Animal Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10488 - Crime, Globalisation and Governance | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10489 - Australian Military and National Security Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10490 - Trials and Witnesses | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10491 - Sexual Orientation and the Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW10527 - Comparative Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10698 - International Trade and Development Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW10727 - Marine Animal Protection Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW30002 - Advanced Sports Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW30001 - Ecological Jurisprudence | Intermediate | ||
| LAW30003 - International Humanitarian Law | Intermediate | ||
| LAW30004 - Comparative Criminal Law | Advanced | ||
| LAW30005 - Statutory Interpretation | Advanced | ||
| LAW72007 - International Business Negotiations | Intermediate |
Part C
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUL00413 - Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00056 - Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and the Criminal Justice System | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00215 - Dispute Resolution and Aboriginal Communities | Introductory |