Start date
February
August

Campus
City West

Duration
5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
DHLD

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 32,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2021

English Language Requirements
  • IELTS total [7.0]
  • IELTS reading [7.0]
  • IELTS writing [7.0]
  • IELTS speaking [7.0]
  • IELTS listening [7.0]
Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
089105M

Aim

The Laws Double Degree (Honours) will provide you with a professional level of education to pursue your legal career. Study in a complementary discipline will provide you with the expertise in another field and enhance your career options in a wide range of working environments.

Content & Structure

The total number of units required is 180 - that is, 38 courses. Those 38 courses are divided as follows between the two degree programs: 22 courses from the Bachelor of Laws program; and 16 courses from the Second Degree.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Fundamentals of Sport and Recreation SPRC 2003 4.5
Sports Law LAWS 2029 4.5
Leisure Concepts SPRC 1004 4.5
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange MARK 1010 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Recreation and Sport Event Programming SPRC 1007 4.5
Management and Organisation BUSS 2068 4.5
Career Development for Professionals BUSS 1060 4.5
Business and Society BUSS 1057 4.5
OR
International Study Tour 4.5 Note(s): 3
OR
Business Elective 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Foundations of Law LAWS 1016 4.5
Legislation LAWS 1020 4.5
Torts A LAWS 1014 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Principles of Public Law LAWS 1021 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Contracts A LAWS 1008 4.5
Criminal Law and Procedure LAWS 2030 4.5
Torts B LAWS 1015 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Sport and Recreation Facilities Management SPRC 2013 4.5
Sport Governance SPRC 2012 4.5
Business Development in Sport SPRC 3019 4.5
Sport, Tourism and Event Practicum ENVT 2002 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Sport and Event Management SPRC 3016 4.5
Strategic Management BUSS 3023 4.5
Leadership in Recreation and Sport SPRC 3018 4.5
Recreation Planning in the Urban Environment ENVT 3004 4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Land Law LAWS 2038 4.5
Contracts B LAWS 1009 4.5
Corporations Law A LAWS 3080 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Contemporary Property Law LAWS 2018 4.5
Law Elective 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Corporations Law B LAWS 3081 4.5 Note(s): 2
Constitutional Law LAWS 2008 4.5
Equity and Trusts LAWS 3084 4.5
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Evidence LAWS 4003 4.5 Note(s): 2
Administrative Law LAWS 3006 4.5
Lawyers, Ethics and Society LAWS 4006 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Environment and Natural Resources Law LAWS 2037 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Law Elective 4.5 Rule(s): 3
Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation LAWS 4016 9 Note(s): 2
During the final year students must complete one 9 unit capstone course
Law Reform Clinic LAWS 4017 9 Note(s): 2 Rule(s): 2
Legal Advice Clinic LAWS 4018 9 Note(s): 2 Rule(s): 2,4
Law Professional Placement LAWS 4021 9 Note(s): 2 Rule(s): 2,4
Research Project A LAWS 4019 4.5 Note(s): 2 Rule(s): 2
Research Project B LAWS 4020 4.5 Note(s): 2 Rule(s): 2

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program covers in a comprehensive way the academic requirements for admission to practice as specified by the national Law Admissions Consultative Committee and applied in South Australia by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council. In addition to the academic requirements of the program, students seeking admission to practice are required to complete an approved practical legal training (PLT) program. Students seeking admission to practice in other Australian jurisdictions should apply to the appropriate admitting authority.

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