Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws (Honours)[Embedded]
Information valid for students commencing in 2016.
Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws (Honours)[Embedded]
Course code | 60510 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 7 / Level 8) |
Professional accreditation status | The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) & Chief Justice. To be eligible for admission as a solicitor in Queensland, an applicant must have completed approved law qualifications (this degree satisfies that requirement), have undertaken approved practical legal training via a practical legal training course or Supervised Traineeship at a firm, and be able to satisfy the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and the Supreme Court of Queensland of their fitness to practise. The same requirements apply to those intending to practice as a barrister but, to obtain a barrister’s practising certificate applicants must also pass the Bar Exams (three 1.5 hour examinations, focusing on legal ethics, practice and procedure, and evidence).and complete the Bar Practice Course after being admitted as a lawyer, followed by one year of mentoring and supervision. |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Entry to the Law Honours program is by invitation of the Dean of College. Current enrolment in Level 4 of the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws pass degree, with an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) or better. Normally a minimum average grade of Credit is required in the pass degree subjects relevant to the field in which Science Honours is to be taken. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Admissions Policy. |
Post-admission requirements | Some majors require attendance at block mode subjects on either the Townsville or Cairns campus. Students may be required to attend block mode classes at a campus other than that at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 120 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Students may seek permission to enrol in one or more level 5 science subjects. The course shall include 48 credit points of Science subjects and 72 credit points of Law subjects. Unless otherwise approved by the Dean, College of Science, Technology and Engineering, a student for this degree shall obtain a major from subjects listed in the course structure. Only subjects passed at a grade of Pass or higher can be counted towards a major. |
Course learning outcomes | ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates are committed to lifelong learning, intellectual development and to displaying exemplary personal, professional and ethical standards. They have an understanding of First Nations peoples, reconciliation, diversity and sustainability (in its broadest sense). They also have a sense of their place in the Tropics and are charged with professional, community and environmental responsibility. They exhibit a willingness to lead and to contribute to the intellectual, cultural and social challenges of regional, national and international communities. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), graduates will be able to:
On successful completion of the Bachelor of Science, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
LA1101:03 Legal Institutions and Processes
LA1102:03 Legal Research, Writing and Analysis
LA1103:03 Law, Society and Change
LA1104:03 Legal Concepts
LA1105:03 Contract Law 1
LA1106:03 Contract Law 2
SC1101:03 Science: Nature, Knowledge and Understanding
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science or CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
Level 2
LA2015:03 Land Law 1
LA2016:03 Land Law 2
LA2017:03 Principles of Criminal Law A
LA2018:03 Principles of Criminal Law B
LA2019:03 Torts A - Specific Torts
LA2020:03 Torts B - Negligence
Level 3
LA3004:03 Evidence
LA3006:03 Administrative Law
LA3011:03 Commercial and Personal Property Law
LA3013:03 Principles of Equity
LA3014:03 Law of Trusts
LA3105:03 Constitutional Law
LA3106:03 Company and Partnership Law
Level 4
LA4011:03 Environmental Law
OPTIONS
Select 3 credit points of specified level 4 LA subjects from:
LA4014:03 Clinical Legal Studies
LA4021:03 Competition Mooting
LA4039:03 Advocacy and Criminal Sentencing
LA4041:03 Legal Placement
LA4043:03 Multidisciplinary Project
LA4044:03 Independent Project
PLUS
Select a Science major (30 credit points) from Table A
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of level 2 science subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of level 3 science subjects
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of any LA level 4 subjects
PLUS
LA4047:03 Research Dissertation B: Part 1 of 2 and LA4048:03 Research Dissertation B: Part 2 of 2
or LA4026:03 Research Dissertation A and 3 credit points of LA level 4 subjects
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 30 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Townsville | Not available for mid-year entry | |
Townsville | Not available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Geography | Cairns (Suspended 2016 – 2018) Townsville (Suspended 2016 – 2018) | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns Available for mid-year entry | |
Townsville | Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Only first year available in Cairns, no mid-year entry Available for mid-year entry | |
Cairns Townsville | Available for mid-year entry |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | See Table A (SCIENCE MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus |
Townsville | See Table A (SCIENCE MAJORS) for availability of majors at each campus |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | In accordance with the requirements of the Supreme Court (Admission) Rules 2004 (Qld), students who intend, at any time, to seek admission as a Legal Practitioner in Queensland must include as subjects within their degree: LA4022:03 Civil Procedure LA4038:03 Legal Ethics and Trust Accounting |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A student who has failed a single law subject towards the award in their final teaching period and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 80 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BSc-LLB(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | All majors may appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |