Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
September

Campus
City West

Duration
5 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
DHLD

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
089104A

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 an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above, 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
Australia	93
IB (best 6)	37
Nepal HSEB	88
HKDSE	22
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

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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, 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.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange	MARK 1010	4.5
Consumer Behaviour	MARK 1008	4.5
Accounting Principles for Business Decisions	ACCT 1009	4.5
Business and Society	BUSS 1057	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Marketing Analytics	MARK 2010	4.5
Advertising	MARK 2007	4.5
Quantitative Methods for Business	MATH 1053	4.5
Management and Organisation	BUSS 2068	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Foundations of Law	LAWS 1016	4.5
Contracts A	LAWS 1008	4.5
Torts A	LAWS 1014	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Legislation	LAWS 1020	4.5
Principles of Public Law	LAWS 1021	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Contracts B	LAWS 1009	4.5
Torts B	LAWS 1015	4.5
Land Law	LAWS 2038	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Principles of Economics	ECON 1008	4.5
Market Research	MARK 2020	4.5
Branding	MARK 3015	4.5
Essentials of Marketing Planning	MARK 3009	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Marketing Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 3
Integrated Marketing	MARK 3012	4.5
Strategic Management	BUSS 3023	4.5
Retailing	MARK 2032	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Criminal Law and Procedure	LAWS 2030	4.5
Contemporary Property Law	LAWS 2018	4.5
Corporations Law A	LAWS 3080	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Environment and Natural Resources Law	LAWS 2037	4.5	Note(s): 2
Law Elective		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Constitutional Law	LAWS 2008	4.5
Corporations Law B	LAWS 3081	4.5	Note(s): 2
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 6)
Law Elective		4.5		Rule(s): 4
Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation	LAWS 4016	9	Note(s): 2
During the final year students must complete 9 units but can complete 18 units from the capstone courses as listed below
Law Reform Clinic	LAWS 4017	9	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 2
Legal Advice Clinic	LAWS 4018	9	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 2
Law Professional Placement	LAWS 4021	9	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 2
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

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Law Electives
Jurisprudence: Theories of Law	LAWS 3009	4.5
International and Comparative Environmental Law	LAWS 3068	4.5
Public International Law	LAWS 3013	4.5
Mooting	LAWS 3069	4.5
World Trade Law	LAWS 3073	4.5
Special Topic in Law	LAWS 2023	4.5
The Law of Succession	LAWS 3074	4.5
Employment Law	COML 2007	4.5
Human Rights Law	LAWS 3076	4.5
Special Topic in Law 2	LAWS 2024	4.5
Special Topic in Law 3	LAWS 2025	4.5
Criminology and Public Policy	LAWS 2028	4.5
Health Law and Ethics	LAWS 3079	4.5
Family Law	LAWS 2021	4.5
Sports Law	LAWS 2029	4.5
Advanced Criminal Law	LAWS 3082	4.5
Law, Land and Peoples	LAWS 3086	4.5
Cybercrime and Digital Evidence	JUST 4004	4.5
Capstone Law Electives
Legal Advice Clinic	LAWS 4018	9
Law Professional Placement	LAWS 4021	9
Law Reform Clinic	LAWS 4017	9
Research Project A	LAWS 4019	4.5
Research Project B	LAWS 4020	4.5
Advanced Law Electives
Advocacy	LAWS 3085	4.5
Insolvency Law	LAWS 3072	4.5
Special Topic in Law 4	LAWS 2026	4.5
Principles of Intellectual Property Law	LAWS 3071	4.5
Marketing Electives
Specialist Topics in Marketing	MARK 2014	4.5
International Marketing	MARK 3005	4.5
Media Planning	MARK 3017	4.5
Digital Marketing	MARK 3016	4.5
Experiential Electives
International Perspectives in Business	BUSS 3078	4.5
Transition to Employment	BUSS 3079	4.5
Marketing Practicum	MARK 3013	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

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

2. In addition to completion of the core courses, students must complete one (nine units) of the level 8 capstone courses.

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

4. One law elective in the final year needs to be an advanced elective.

Notes

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

2. This course contributes towards the law honours grade for the program.

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.