Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
September

Campus
City West

Duration
5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
DBLD

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 29,500 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2018

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
084759B

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:

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and

obtain a competitive ATAR, and
meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-

Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:

Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or
Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a University Foundation Studies program

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

International students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction was English.

English language test

IELTS total [7.0]
IELTS reading [7.0]
IELTS writing [7.0]
IELTS speaking [7.0]
IELTS listening [7.0]

Please 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)

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
Pakistan HSSC	90
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	12
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	12
USA SAT (2400)	2000
Vietnam	9.5
Australia	90
IB (best 6)	37
Nepal HSEB	88
HKDSE	23

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The last intake for this program is SP6 2017.

Aim

The Laws Double Degree 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, 40 courses. Those 40 courses are divided as follows between the two degree programs: 24 courses from the Bachelor of Laws program; and 16 courses from the Second Degree.

Eight courses (36 units) from the Bachelor of Laws program are not prescribed, enabling double degree students to complete the Honours program (36 units).

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Foundations of Human Resource Management	BUSS 2043	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5
Training and Development	BUSS 2036	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Employment Law	COML 2007	4.5
Professional Development in Business	BUSS 1060	4.5
Work Health and Safety Management Principles	BUSS 1053	4.5
Accounting Principles for Business Decisions	ACCT 1009	4.5
SECOND YEAR
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): 2	Rule(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Contracts B	LAWS 1009	4.5
Criminal Law and Procedure	LAWS 2030	4.5
Land Law	LAWS 2038	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Management of Industrial Relations	BUSS 3037	4.5
Staffing Organisations	BUSS 3082	4.5
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5
HRM Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Performance and Compensation Management	BUSS 2048	4.5
Strategic Human Resource Management	BUSS 3038	4.5
HRM Elective		4.5
Management Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Constitutional Law	LAWS 2008	4.5
Equity and Trusts	LAWS 3084	4.5
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Corporations Law A	LAWS 3080	4.5
Contemporary Property Law	LAWS 2018	4.5
Civil Procedure	LAWS 4002	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Administrative Law	LAWS 3006	4.5
Evidence	LAWS 4003	4.5
Lawyers, Ethics and Society	LAWS 4006	4.5
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4
OR
Honours Law Elective		4.5
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4
OR
Honours Law Elective		4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Law Electives
Law, Society and Justice	LAWS 1010	4.5
Law and Globalisation	LAWS 1011	4.5
Legal Institutions and Methods	LAWS 1012	4.5
Family Law	LAWS 2021	4.5
Peace Keeping, Defence and Security	LAWS 2022	4.5
Special Topic in Law	LAWS 2023	4.5
Special Topic in Law 2	LAWS 2024	4.5
Special Topic in Law 3	LAWS 2025	4.5
Special Topic in Law 4	LAWS 2026	4.5
Australian Criminal Codes	LAWS 2027	4.5
Criminology and Public Policy	LAWS 2028	4.5
Sports Law	LAWS 2029	4.5
The Law of Media and Communications	LAWS 2031	4.5
Introduction to Chinese Commercial Law	LAWS 2033	4.5
Law, Land and Peoples	LAWS 3086	4.5
Transnational Commercial Transactions Law	LAWS 2034	4.5
Music and the Law	LAWS 2035	4.5
Advanced Electives
Jurisprudence: Theories of Law	LAWS 3009	4.5
Advocacy	LAWS 3085	4.5
Corporations Law B	LAWS 3081	4.5
Conflict of Laws: Private International Law	LAWS 3078	4.5
Energy and Climate Change Law	LAWS 3070	4.5
Principles of Intellectual Property Law	LAWS 3071	4.5
The Law of Succession	LAWS 3074	4.5
Workplace Relations Law	LAWS 3075	4.5
Human Rights Law	LAWS 3076	4.5
Lawyers, Ethics and Society (Advanced: Clinical Placement)	LAWS 4007	4.5
Insolvency Law	LAWS 3072	4.5
World Trade Law	LAWS 3073	4.5
Environmental Sustainability Law	LAWS 3012	4.5
International and Comparative Environmental Law	LAWS 3068	4.5
Public International Law	LAWS 3013	4.5
Mooting	LAWS 3069	4.5
Honours Electives
Law Honours 1: Writing for Publication	LAWS 4013	4.5
Advanced Public International Law	LAWS 4009	4.5
Advanced Statutory Interpretation	LAWS 4011	4.5
Commercial Equity	LAWS 4012	4.5
Advanced Commercial Law	LAWS 4008	4.5
Advanced Public Law	LAWS 4010	4.5
Experiential Electives - Management
International Perspectives in Business	BUSS 3078	4.5
Transition to Employment	BUSS 3079	4.5
Management Practicum	BUSS 3080	4.5
Business Decision Making Simulation	BUSS 3074	4.5
Suggested HRM Electives
Planning and Implementing Organisational Change	BUSS 3081	4.5
Communication and Organisational Practices	COMM 2072	4.5
International and Comparative Human Resource Management	BUSS 3025	4.5
Project Management: Principles and Strategies	INFS 2022	4.5
Organisational Leadership	BUSS 3050	4.5
International Management Ethics and Values	BUSS 3053	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The Laws Double Degree comprises 40 courses totaling 180 units and includes: 24 courses from the Bachelor of Laws program; and 16 courses from the Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) Degree.

2. 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, to graduate with Honours in Law.

3. The law degree comprises: a) 16 core courses from the law discipline; b) 8 elective courses which must be selected from the courses offered by the School of Law.

4. Students not undertaking the Honours Stream must completed at least 75% of their final year of the program with advanced Law electives.

Notes

1. Law Honours is by selection and invitation, and students must complete the honours year as prescribed. Eligible students will be transferred into the Law Honours program.

2. Non honours students are able to take up to two level 8 (honours) courses as part of their undergraduate degree.

3. Students must complete the requirements of each degree as specified in the relevant program schedule to receive both degree parchments.

4. Students must contact the relevant Program Director for advice about their program of study.

5. Management electives can be used to complete an Experiential elective (refer to Experiential electives listing) or from the UniSA Business School undergraduate Management electives list. Course pre-requisites must be satisfied.

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.