COURSE INFORMATION
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This double degree combination enables students who wish to study Law and Psychological Science to obtain a degree in both fields. The Bachelor of Laws equips students with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields. Practical experience may be gained at the on-campus Joondalup Community Legal Centre and through the Criminal Justice Review Project (‘Innocence Project’).
This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission of law graduates as legal practitioners in Western Australia. Professional recognition extends to the online mode of delivery. As with other Bachelor of Laws degrees in Australia, before a law graduate may be admitted to the legal profession in that state or territory, certain additional requirements must be satisfied following completion of the Bachelor of Laws. Law graduates seeking admission in Western Australia should refer to the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA).
Careers Psychologist, Lawyer, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Community Legal Adviser, Legal Publisher, Local Government Officer |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard University admission requirements apply.
Applications will not be accepted into this course through ECU portfolio pathway. |
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
Only students commencing study within the Bachelor of Laws degree component from 2010 onwards, and not entering with advanced standing, will be able to complete the entire Bachelor of Laws degree in the off-campus mode.
Units will become available in the off-campus mode on a progressive basis. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1 |
LAW1111 |
Contract Law I |
15 | LAW1600 |
Legal Writing and Research |
15 | LAW1113 |
Criminal Law I |
15 | PSY1101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
15 | PSY1111 |
Psychology: History and Perspectives |
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YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2 |
LAW1212 |
Contract Law II |
15 | LAW1214 |
Criminal Law II |
15 | LAW1116 |
Legal Process |
15 | PSY1102 |
Research Methods in Psychology 1 |
15 | PSY1204 |
Social Determinants of Behaviour |
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YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1 |
LAW1117 |
Torts I |
15 | LAW2102 |
Property Law I |
15 | PSY2202 |
Research Methods in Psychology 2 |
15 | PSY2301 |
Learning and Motivation |
15 | Plus one LLB elective |
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YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2 |
LAW1218 |
Torts II |
15 | LAW2312 |
Property Law II |
15 | PSY3350 |
Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception |
15 | PSY2231 |
Developmental Psychology |
15 | Plus one LLB elective |
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YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1 |
LAW3103 |
Equity |
15 | LAW2104 |
Constitutional Law I |
15 | PSY3303 |
Research Applications and Ethical Issues |
15 | PSY3343 |
Abnormal Psychology |
15 | Plus one LLB elective |
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YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2 |
LAW3107 |
Law of Trusts |
15 | LAW2314 |
Constitutional Law II |
15 | PSY2305 |
Individual Differences |
15 | PSY3304 |
Cognition |
15 | LAW2350 |
Administrative Law |
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YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 1 |
LAW4604 |
Civil Procedure I |
15 | LAW3102 |
Corporations Law |
15 | PSY3216 |
Group Process and Group Management |
15 | PSY3217 |
Cultural Issues in Psychology |
15 | Plus one LLB elective |
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YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2 |
LAW4614 |
Civil Procedure II |
15 | LAW3106 |
Evidence |
15 | PSY3246 |
Systems Consultation |
15 | PSY3306 |
Psychology, Community and Work |
15 | Plus one LLB elective |
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YEAR FIVE - SEMESTER 1 |
LAW4620 |
Commercial Practice, Conveyancing and Drafting |
15 | Plus one LLB elective |
Plus one LLB elective |
Plus one LLB elective |
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YEAR FIVE - SEMESTER 2 |
LAW4625 |
Statutory Interpretation |
15 | LAW4704 |
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility |
15 | Plus one LLB elective |
Plus one LLB elective |
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PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology. However, this unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1.
Students should take care in ensuring that they satisfy the pre-requisites for any unit. |
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Unspecified Law electives, based on previous studies under a recognised LLB course, may be credited towards the above course upon approval from the course coordinator and in accordance with the University's rules and policy on advanced standing. |
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HONOURS
An undergraduate law student, who has not more than 120 points of study left to complete to qualify for a Bachelor of Laws degree and who has achieved a weighted average mark of not less than 70% across previously completed Bachelor of Laws units, may be eligible to graduate with Honours. Eligible students must complete LAW4710 - Advanced Legal Research Thesis in lieu of 30 credit points of law elective units.Completion of LAW4710 does not guarantee a student will receive a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Except as otherwise provided, the policy Management of Honours Candidature, Grading of Honours Performance and Student Support applies. The Honours grade will be based on both completed units within the Bachelor of Laws degree as well as LAW4710. The coursework and dissertation mark are combined in proportion to the credit point values in determining the overall mark and honours grade. There is no third class honours.
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ELECTIVE UNIT - HONOURS
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LAW4710 |
Advanced Legal Research Thesis |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013