Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts (International Relations)

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
089101D

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
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	93
IB (best 6)	37
Nepal HSEB	88
HKDSE	22

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This program will have no further intake. Please direct queries to the Future Students Enquires team at: unisa.edu.au/enquire

Aim

The Laws Double Degree (Honours) will provide you with a professional level of education to pursue your legal career. Study in a complimentary 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)
Foundations of Law	LAWS 1016	4.5
Torts A	LAWS 1014	4.5
Contracts A	LAWS 1008	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
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Ideas, Innovation and Communication	COMM 1060	4.5
Introduction to Politics and International Relations	POLI 1010	4.5
Sub-Major 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Sub-Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5
Key Ideas In International Politics	POLI 1018	4.5
Sub-Major 3		4.5	Note(s): 2
Sub-Major 4		4.5	Note(s): 2
THIRD 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
Law Elective		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Corporations Law B	LAWS 3081	4.5	Note(s): 4
Constitutional Law	LAWS 2008	4.5
Equity and Trusts	LAWS 3084	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Energy, Security and Environmental Politics in Asia	POLI 2025	4.5
OR
Regional Integration	POLI 2028	4.5
Global Power in the Asian Century	POLI 3018	4.5
Peace, Justice and Reconciliation	POLI 3017	4.5
Sub-Major 5		4.5	Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Australia in the Asian Century	POLI 2003	4.5
OR
International Political Economy and Human Development	POLI 2026	4.5
Contemporary Security Issues	POLI 3015	4.5
Politics and International Relations Research Project	POLI 3016	4.5
Sub-Major 6		4.5	Note(s): 2
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Evidence	LAWS 4003	4.5	Note(s): 4
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): 3
Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation	LAWS 4016	9	Note(s): 4
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): 4	Rule(s): 2
Legal Advice Clinic	LAWS 4018	9	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2
Law Professional Placement	LAWS 4021	9	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2
Research Project A	LAWS 4019	4.5	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2
Research Project B	LAWS 4020	4.5	Note(s): 4	Rule(s): 2

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
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
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
Criminology and Public Policy	LAWS 2028	4.5
Health Law and Ethics	LAWS 3079	4.5
Sports Law	LAWS 2029	4.5
Advanced Criminal Law	LAWS 3082	4.5
Law, Land and Peoples	LAWS 3086	4.5
Family Law	LAWS 2021	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
Insolvency Law	LAWS 3072	4.5
Advocacy	LAWS 3085	4.5
Principles of Intellectual Property Law	LAWS 3071	4.5
Special Topic in Law 4	LAWS 2026	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 Arts (International Relations) Degree.

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

3. 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. Students undertake an Arts sub-major comprising 6 courses: usually two at Level 1 (Introductory), two at Level 2 (Intermediate) and two at Level 3 (Advanced). Arts sub-majors include: English and Creative Writing; History and Cultural Studies; English as an Additional Language; French Studies; Italian Studies; Japanese Studies; Linguistics; Performing Arts; or Sociology

3. The Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience course (18 units) can be taken as a minor as part of the BA International Relations

4. 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.