Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Part time only for first year of studies if starting in session 2. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BLJSt
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Course code
3006110
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies brings together studies in law and politics. It is an excellent degree for those wanting to work in policy development, paralegal positions, conveyancing, and in the fields of justice. It provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and a strong understanding of Australian and international politics and society. For people who have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course will help extend their knowledge, skills and expertise to develop their career. This Bachelor degree is an extension of the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies), and offers a wider choice of specialised study areas.
Students who want to become lawyers and who achieve the necessary grade point average may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Laws during or at the completion of their studies.
Alternatively, students who wish to exit this course early with the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may do so with the completion of the required 16 units.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Apply critical judgement including analysis, reasoning, and appropriate directed research to legal issues and challenges in paralegal, professional social and political contexts. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
Creativity | Apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems in paralegal, professional and political contexts. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate an understanding and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and legal ethical frameworks. Understanding the relationship between law and sustainability. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge relating to the paralegal, professional and social contexts of the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts. |
Lifelong learning | Learn and work independently within broad parameters. Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance. Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal issues in social and political contexts. |
Communication and social skills | Communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing. Collaborate effectively and constructively with others. |
Cultural competence | Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. |
The course consists of compulsory law and units and elective units. Students can choose to study a major in Conveyancing.
Additional information: Some elective units, when studied online, require students to attend on-campus workshops.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Gold Coast | Session 1 | 336161 | 056161 |
Lismore | Session 1 | 336110 | 056051 |
Online | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies provides students with the academic requirements necessary to obtain a conveyancer’s licence in NSW, and is accredited by NSW Fair Trading. For licensing requirements, and details of mandatory additional work experience required to enable registration, enquiries should be made to NSW Fair Trading. Note that each Australian state or territory has its own legislation regulating conveyancing practice, except QLD where only qualified solicitors are legally permitted to engage in conveyancing.
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.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points), comprising:
- all units in Part A; and either
- the eight (8) unit Conveyancing major in Part B and four (4) additional units selected from Part B; or
- twelve (12) elective units of which a minimum of ten (10) units are selected from Part B; or
- four (4) elective units selected from Part B and one (1) eight (8) unit University-wide major selected from the University-wide Schedule of majors, excluding the Law and Justice major.
- a candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies degree, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may elect to be awarded the Associate degree following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Entry 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
Language requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies a candidate shall successfully complete twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points), comprising:
- all units in Part A; and either
- the eight (8) unit Conveyancing major in Part B and four (4) additional units selected from Part B; or
- twelve (12) elective units of which a minimum of ten (10) units are selected from Part B; or
- four (4) elective units selected from Part B and one (1) eight (8) unit University-wide major selected from the University-wide Schedule of majors, excluding the Law and Justice major.
- a candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies degree, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may elect to be awarded the Associate degree following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
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.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units in Year 1, Session 1. The remaining two units should be completed in Year 2, Session 1. | |||||
LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||||
LAW10157 - Australian Legal System | Introductory | ||||
LAW00050 - Criminal Process | Introductory | ||||
LAW00128 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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Part-time students should complete the first two units in Year 1, Session 2. The remaining two units should be completed in Year 2, Session 2. | |||||
LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law | Introductory | ||||
LAW10159 - Principles of Contract Law | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00054 - Family Law Practice | Intermediate | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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From Year 2 choose either the Conveyancing Major and four (4) Part B Law elective units OR twelve (12) elective units (ten(10) units must be from Part B), OR a University-wide Major and four (4) Part B elective units. | |||||
POL10244 - Australian Politics | Introductory | ||||
POL20001 - Analysing Policy Problems | Intermediate | ||||
1st Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
2nd Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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POL00013 - Global Social Movements | Intermediate | ||||
SOC00112 - Social Policy | Introductory | ||||
3rd Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
4th Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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5th Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
6th Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
Part B Electives | |||||
Part B Electives | |||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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7th Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
8th Conveyancing major OR Part B Electives OR Shared majors unit | |||||
1 Part B Electives OR University-wide Elective | |||||
1 Part B Electives OR University-wide Elective |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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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.
Students wishing to study full time should contact the Student Advice Team via email lawenquiry@scu.edu.au for assistance with recommended course progression. |
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Year 1, Session 2 |
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LAW00051 - Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | ||||
LAW10157 - Australian Legal System | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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LAW00050 - Criminal Process | Introductory | ||||
LAW00128 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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LAW10159 - Principles of Contract Law | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00053 - Foundations of Torts | Intermediate | ||||
Year 3, Session 1 |
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POL10244 - Australian Politics | Introductory | ||||
POL20001 - Analysing Policy Problems | Intermediate | ||||
Year 3, Session 2 |
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LAW00054 - Family Law Practice | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00052 - Introduction to Land Law | Introductory | ||||
Year 4, Session 1 |
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From Year 4 choose either the Conveyancing Major and four (4) Part B Law elective units OR twelve (12) elective units (ten (10) units must be from Part B), OR a University-wide Major and four (4) Part B Law elective units. | |||||
1st Conveyancing major OR 1st Part B Electives OR 1st Shared majors Unit | |||||
2nd Conveyancing major OR 2nd Part B Electives OR 2nd Shared majors Unit | |||||
Year 4, Session 2 |
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POL00013 - Global Social Movements | Intermediate | ||||
SOC00112 - Social Policy | Introductory | ||||
Year 5, Session 1 |
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3rd Conveyancing major OR 3rd Part B Electives OR 3rd Shared majors Unit | |||||
4th Conveyancing major OR 4th Part B Electives OR 4th Shared majors Unit | |||||
Year 5, Session 2 |
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5th Conveyancing major OR 5th Part B Electives OR 5th Shared majors Unit | |||||
6th Conveyancing major OR 6th Part B Electives OR 6th Shared majors Unit | |||||
Year 6, Session 1 |
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7th Conveyancing major OR 7th Part B Electives OR 7th Shared majors Unit | |||||
8th Conveyancing major OR 8th Part B Electives OR 8th Shared majors Unit | |||||
Year 6, Session 2 |
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Part B Electives | |||||
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Year 7, Session 1 |
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Part B Electives OR University-wide Elective | |||||
Part B Electives OR University-wide Elective |
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Unit requires attendance at a compulsory workshop.
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