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This double degree combination is a challenging educational initiative combining the Law program with an Arts program to provide students with the theory, practical experience and transferable employability skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, communication and problem solving, needed for employment in a wide range of professions, and for further study in a variety of disciplines. Arts majors are available in the following disciplines: 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’).
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION The Bachelor of Laws degree satisfies the academic requirements for the admission of law graduates as legal practitioners in Western Australia. Professional recognition has also been extended to the off-campus mode of delivery from 2010. 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 after completion of the Bachelor of Laws degree. Law graduates seeking admission in Western Australia should refer to the Legal Profession Act 2008 (WA). |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Standard University admission requirements apply.
Portfolio pathway applications will not be accepted for this course.
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SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Admission to the Contemporary Fashion and Textiles major, the Visual Arts major and the Visual Arts Immersion major is based on a folio and interview.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. The Bachelor of Arts units are available at Joondalup and Mount Lawley 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 mode of delivery - On-campus. All core law units and most law electives will be available in both on campus and off campus mode, but only students commencing study within the Bachelor of Laws degree from 2010 onwards, and not entering with advanced standing, will be able to complete the entire Bachelor of Laws degree component in the off-campus mode. Law units will become available in the off-campus mode on a progressive basis |
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COURSE STRUCTURE The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) program consists of 720 credit points (48 units) and requires five years of full time study or the part time equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts Component Student must complete 240 credit points (16 units) comprising the following:
The Bachelor of Arts has been designed with great flexibility, to provide students with an excellent range of choices whilst still maintaining a coherent program. The selection of units within the program is subject to availability, and normal University and Faculty Rules. This flexible approach does mean that students need to take great care in selecting an individual program of study which fulfils the course requirements. Additional notes and requirements relevant to choices are given below, but students are advised to consult with the School Student Support Officer or the relevant Course Coordinator in planning their course.
Additional notes and requirements
Bachelor of Laws Component A student must complete units to a total value of 480 credit points (32 units) comprising of 330 credit points (22 units) of compulsory core units and 150 credit points (10 units) of elective units. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2013 VET: 5/20/2013