Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts

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
088327E

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

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
Bangladesh HSC	5
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 plan (36 units).

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST 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
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Ideas, Innovation and Communication	COMM 1060	4.5
Arts Major Course 1		4.5		Rule(s): 5
Arts Sub-Major 1		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,6
Arts Sub-major 2		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,6
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5
Arts Major Course 2		4.5		Rule(s): 5
Arts Sub-major 3		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,6
Arts Sub-major 4		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,6
THIRD 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
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Arts Major Course 3		4.5		Rule(s): 5
Arts Major Course 5		4.5		Rule(s): 5
Arts Major Course 6		4.5		Rule(s): 5
Arts Sub-major 5		4.5	Note(s): 4,5,6
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Arts Major Course 4				Rule(s): 5
Arts Major Course 7				Rule(s): 5
Arts Major Course 8				Rule(s): 5
Arts Sub-major 6			Note(s): 4,5,6
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Law Elective or Honours Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4
Law Elective or Honours 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)		4.5
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
Law Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 3,4

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

English as an Additional Language

French Studies

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies

History and Cultural Studies

English and Creative Writing

Linguistics

Sociology

Performing Arts

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 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
Special Topic in Law 2	LAWS 2024	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 Law Electives
Jurisprudence: Theories of Law	LAWS 3009	4.5
Advocacy	LAWS 3085	4.5
Conflict of Laws: Private International Law	LAWS 3078	4.5
Advanced Criminal Law	LAWS 3082	4.5
Cyber Law	LAWS 3083	4.5
Corporations Law B	LAWS 3081	4.5
Health Law and Ethics	LAWS 3079	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
Principles of Intellectual Property Law	LAWS 3071	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

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The Laws Double Degree comprises 40 courses totalling 180 units and includes; 24 courses from the Bachelor of Laws program; and 16 courses from the Bachelor of Arts Degree

2. Law Honours Students must complete four or no fewer than two law Honours Elective course as prescribed 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.

5. Students are required to complete their Arts Major from; English and Creative Writing; History and Cultural Studies; English as an Additional Language, French Studies, Italian Studies, Japanese Studies, Linguistics, Performing Arts or Sociology.

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. Students not undertaking the Honours stream are able to take up to two Honours Elective 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 parchments.

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

5. Majors and Sub-Majors must be selected from the list of BA Specialisations.

6. Students planning to study a language as a Major of Sub-Major will be required to consult with their Program Director about their study plan.

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.