Bachelor of Laws
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start date
February
June
September
Campus
City West
Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DBLA
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 25,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [7.0]
- IELTS reading [7.0]
- IELTS writing [7.0]
- IELTS speaking [7.0]
- IELTS listening [7.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
060781B
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed the University Foundation Studies program with a competitive GPA.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are as follows:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [7.0]
- IELTS reading [7.0]
- IELTS writing [7.0]
- IELTS speaking [7.0]
- IELTS listening [7.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
Bangladesh HSC 5 Canada High School (OSSD) 90 Eynesbury FSP 415 German Abitur 1.3 India (best 4) 88 Kenya KCSE (average) A Malaysia STPM (best 3) 12 Malaysia UEC 20 Norway GPA Pakistan HSSC 90 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 12 Sweden GPA UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 12 USA SAT (2400) 2000 Vietnam 9.5 Australia 93 IB (best 6) 37 Nepal HSEB 88 HKDSE 23
Aim
This degree covers in a comprehensive way the academic requirements for admission to practice as specified by the Law Admissions Consultative Committee (LACC) in the Uniform Admission Rules. Graduates seeking admission to practice are further required to complete an approved practical legal training (PLT) program in order to meet the full requirements for admission to legal practice. PLT programs are provided by a range of service providers in both South Australia and interstate. The degree also offers an excellent foundation for many legally related careers including in, public policy and advice, law reform, alternative dispute resolution, business and administration, education and academia, legal research, community sector advocacy, international policy and industrial relations.
Content & Structure
The total number of units required is 144 – that is, 32 courses.
The Law degree comprises 16 core and 16 elective courses.
| Course name | Area and cat no. | Units | Reference | |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 2) | ||||
| Foundations of Law | LAWS 1016 | 4.5 | ||
| Torts A | LAWS 1014 | 4.5 | ||
| Public Law and Statutory Interpretation | LAWS 1017 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4) | ||||
| Contracts A | LAWS 1008 | 4.5 | ||
| Torts B | LAWS 1015 | 4.5 | ||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1 | |
| Second Semester (Study Period 6) | ||||
| Contracts B | LAWS 1009 | 4.5 | ||
| Criminal Law and Procedure | LAWS 2030 | 4.5 | ||
| Property Law A | LAWS 2017 | 4.5 | ||
SECOND YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 2) | ||||
| Constitutional Law | LAWS 2008 | 4.5 | ||
| Equity and Trusts | LAWS 3084 | 4.5 | ||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1 | |
| Second Semester (Study Period 4) | ||||
| Corporations Law | LAWS 3080 | 4.5 | ||
| Property Law B | LAWS 2018 | 4.5 | ||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1 | |
| Second Semester (Study Period 6) | ||||
| Administrative Law | LAWS 3006 | 4.5 | ||
| Evidence | LAWS 4003 | 4.5 | ||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1 | |
THIRD YEAR |
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| Law Elective or non Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 2 | |
| Elective | 4.5 | Rule(s): 2 | ||
| Elective | 4.5 | Rule(s): 2 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4) | ||||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | |||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | |||
| Civil Procedure | LAWS 4002 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 6) | ||||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1 | |
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| Honours Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,3 | Rule(s): 1 | |
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1 | |
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| Honours Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1,3 | Rule(s): 1 | |
| Lawyers, Ethics and Society | LAWS 4006 | 4.5 | ||
FOURTH YEAR |
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| First Semester (Study Period 2) | ||||
| Law Elective or non Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 2,4 | |
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Second Semester (Study Period 4) | ||||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Second Semester (Study Period 6) | ||||
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
| Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 1 | Rule(s): 1,4 | |
FOURTH YEAR WITH HONOURS |
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| First Semester (Study Period 2) | ||||
| Honours Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | Rule(s): 3 | |
| Honours Law Elective | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | Rule(s): 3 | |
| Law Honours 1: Advanced Legal Reasoning and Critical Analysis | LAWS 4013 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | Rule(s): 3 |
| Second Semester (Study Period 4) | ||||
| Law Honours 2: Academic Writing and Research | LAWS 4014 | 4.5 | Note(s): 2 | Rule(s): 3 |
| Second Semester (Study Period 6) | ||||
| Law Honours 3: Honours Thesis | LAWS 4015 | 9 | Note(s): 2 | Rule(s): 3 |
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Electives
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Rules & notes
Rules
1. The law degree comprises: a) 16 core courses from the law discipline; b) 16 elective courses: 12 of which must be selected from the courses offered by the School of Law.
2. Students may choose up to four but no less than two courses from a non-law discipline.
3. Law Honours students must complete four or no less than two Honours Elective courses as prescribed, in addition to the compulsory Honours courses listed in the program schedule.
4. Students not undertaking the Honours stream must complete at least 75% of their final year of the program with Advanced Electives.
Notes
1. Students not undertaking the Honours stream are able to take up to two Honours Elective courses as part of their undergraduate degree.
2. Law Honours is by selection and invitation, and students must complete the honours year as prescribed.
3. Under Admissions Rules, students seeking admission to practise in South Australia are required to spread the program over at least 9 trimesters/study periods taking at least 1 course per study period.
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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