Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [End-on]

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2023
Course code	118609
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Owner	Academy
College	Business, Law and Governance

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in a law or law-related discipline, within the previous five years; and

Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in law.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the �� Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

In the context of a �� graduate, on successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying values, ethics, theories, professional practice and workplace contexts in the discipline of law
Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to autonomously design, plan and execute project and/or research work
Identify, research, critically analyse, evaluate, consolidate and synthesise relevant information to devise practical and innovative solutions in legal theory and practice
Clearly, coherently, and persuasively present ideas through advanced literacy and oral communication skills for legal and non-legal audiences
Demonstrate initiative and well-developed judgement and adaptability in engagement, planning, ethical decision-making, problem-solving, and provision and evaluation of specialist advice and functions, to achieve practice, organisational and/or policy outcomes
Recognise, model and reflect on the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and service to the community with responsibility and accountability for own learning, professional development and practice with others

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Reasonable adjustments	All �� students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

LA4055:06 Planning Research

LA4056:06 Research Dissertation Part 1 of 2 (Thesis)

LA4057:06 Research Dissertation: Part 2 of 2 (Thesis)

LA4058:06 Research Skills

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
�� Cairns
�� Townsville
External

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	3 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	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	LLB(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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