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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
80
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
LLB, BA
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Course code
3207030
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Gain the qualifications for a Law degree, and major in Creative Writing, Social Science or the Humanities, in a double degree that will expand your skills, knowledge and career prospects.
The Law component of the degree fulfils the academic requirements to practise law in Australia, and will provide you with the intellectual, critical, and practical skills needed in the professional practice of law. You may undertake work-integrated learning (voluntary legal experience and professional placement) with legal firms, or undertake community arts learning opportunities, helping you build practical skills and develop professional networks.
The Arts component of the degree focuses on human cultures, values and beliefs, which will broaden your mind with challenging ideas. You will develop cultural awareness and a deep understanding of how to build your creative and communicative abilities, and gain transferable skills that are highly valued across all sectors.
Graduates of this double degree can pursue career opportunities that combine proficiency in the arts and law; and those specific to each discipline. This may include working in private practice as a solicitor or barrister, in government departments, non-government agencies, legal organisations or careers in the media, public relations and creative industries.
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Access, manage, research and evaluate sources of information using intellectual and practical skills relevant to legal research and policy issues in professional practice. Apply critical analysis, reasoning and reflexivity to social and cultural situations and problems. Construct persuasive independent arguments incorporating a range of perspectives and evidence. |
GA2: Creativity Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems. Develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary and historical social, environmental and cultural issues. |
GA3: Ethical practice Identify, discuss and explain approaches to ethical decision-making and an ability to recognise, reflect upon, and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts. Identify and appraise the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and sustainability in service to the community. Investigate and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and equity and according to ethical conventions. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Identify, discuss and explain, 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 a depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of society and culture in chosen disciplines of study. Apply disciplinary knowledge to diverse contexts. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Learn and work independently by reflection and assessment of own capabilities and performance, and seek and make use of feedback as appropriate, to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements Access, evaluate and present information using academic conventions to inform decision-making and action |
GA6: Communication and social skills Collaborate and communicate using appropriate academic skills in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences. Communicate effectively in academic and professional settings in a variety of forms, including working autonomously or collaboratively. |
GA7: Cultural competence Identify and discuss Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. Demonstrate commitment to multicultural perspectives, including practising cultural competence with Indigenous peoples. |
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.
Students can choose from one of the following Arts majors:
- Creative Writing
- Humanities
- Social Science.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) and fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates to complete practical legal training to practise as a lawyer.
Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country’s admission body to confirm their practising requirements.
The optional subject ‘LEGL2012 – Mediation Practice and Procedure’, is undergoing reaccreditation with the National Mediator Accreditation System Standards (and Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS) from May 2025). Southern Cross University is recognised as an Education and Training Provider Member of the Mediation Standards Board. Upon successful completion of the unit and meeting all other requirements, students may apply to a Registered Mediation Accreditation Body (RMAB) to finalise their accreditation.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 22 Core Units (264 credit points); and
- 1 Major (96 Credit points), and
- 2 Option Units (24 credit points)
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with a single award after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points). Students considering early exit should apply to the Course Coordinator for advice.
Course structure
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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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| LAWS1001 | Legal Process |
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| LAWS2008 | Criminal Procedure |
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| LAWS2002 | Contract Law I |
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| LAWS2003 | Contract Law II |
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| LAWS2009 | Criminal Law |
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| LAWS2015 | Torts |
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| LAWS2010 | Environmental Law |
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| LAWS2012 | Property Principles |
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| LAWS2005 | Constitutional Law |
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| LAWS2057 | Welfare Law |
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| LAWS2007 | Corporations Law |
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| LAWS2017 | Principles of Equity |
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| LAWS2066 | Climate Law and Policy | Not currently available |
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| LAWS2016 | Evidence |
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| LAWS2013 | Civil Litigation and Procedure |
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| LAWS4008 | Theories of Law |
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| LAWS2072 | Human Rights Law |
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| LAWS3008 | Administrative Law |
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| LAWS3003 | Professional Conduct |
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| LAWS3007 | Private Law Remedies |
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Note 1:
Attendance and participation in the practicums/residentials for this unit is mandatory. A student who cannot attend at the scheduled time must contact the Unit Assessor promptly to determine if an acceptable alternative arrangement can be put in place, with documented reasons that warrant Special Consideration, or else the student may fail the unit.
Note 2:
In order to meet the training and assessment requirements prescribed by the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS), students are required to attend a compulsory three-day workshop.
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| LAWS1001 | Legal Process | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2002 | Contract Law I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2005 | Constitutional Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2007 | Corporations Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2008 | Criminal Procedure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2009 | Criminal Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2010 | Environmental Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2011 | Statutory Interpretation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2012 | Property Principles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2013 | Civil Litigation and Procedure | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2015 | Torts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2016 | Evidence | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2017 | Principles of Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS3003 | Professional Conduct | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS3007 | Private Law Remedies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS3008 | Administrative Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2057 | Welfare Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2066 | Climate Law and Policy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2072 | Human Rights Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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