Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
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Overview
Combine the problem solving and research skills from a law degree with the creative and communications skills of arts.
This combined law degree is designed by you, with over forty major topics to focus your study. These include languages, gender studies, international business, politics and psychology.
You'll study established legal studies areas such as constitutional law, international law, contract law and family law. You'll also look at areas of contemporary concern such as consumer law, environmental law, health law and information technology law.
You'll learn the role of law in society and explore ideas across disciplinary boundaries.
Key features
- Accredited by the Supreme Court of New South Wales for legal practice.
- The LLB lets you connect with careers and communities via internship, study abroad and work-integrated learning opportunities.
- Our dedicated law school teachers are active researchers in their fields of study.
Minimum course duration
5 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300304
Suitable for
If you enjoy critical thinking, are curious about several study areas and want to combine an interest in the arts and legal studies.
Course fee
It is not possible to determine fees for this course until you have decided on a major or specialisation.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 78 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 66 |
| Minimum number of credit points with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | LAW109 | Criminal Justice and Procedure | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW115 | Foundations of Law | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW314 | Constitutional Law and Administration I | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW315 | Constitutional Law and Administration II | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW316 | Property Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW317 | Equity and Trusts | 3 | ||
| 400 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW456 | Business Organisations | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW459 | International Law | 3 | ||
| 500 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW555 | C | Remedies | 3 | |
| Required | LAW550 | Litigation | 3 | ||
| Additional level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 3cp from | LAW488 | Access to Justice Placement Program | ||
| LAW551 | Professional and Community Engagement | ||||
| LAW599 | Legal Governance and Professional Leadership | 3 | |||
| Required | 27cp from | LAW units at 400 or 500 level | 27 | ||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 22 | ||||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Arts majors:
- Ancient History - Egypt and Near East
- Ancient History - Greece, Rome and Late Antiquity
- Anthropology
- Applied Econometrics
- Business Information Systems
- Chinese Studies
- Commercial Law
- Contemporary Music
- Creative Arts
- Croatian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Decision Science
- Demographics
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Early Childhood
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Management
- French Studies
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German Studies
- Human Geography
- Human Resources
- Indigenous Studies
- Interactivity and Games
- International Business
- International Communication
- Italian Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media, Culture and Communication
- Modern Greek Studies
- Modern History
- Philosophy
- Polish Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychological Science
- Public Sector Management
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Software Technology
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
- Statistics
- Writing
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Graduates are able to pursue careers where their Arts major brings an extra dimension to their work as legal practitioners (barristers or solicitors), legal officers in public or private sectors, and legal academia.
Profiles
Our Students
Ashleigh Standen
I chose Macquarie University because of its unique combination of high academic standards and a relaxed atmosphere. The opportunities for overseas travel and study here are second to none, as are the flexibility and support Macquarie offers for its students. This university simply has the edge over the rest.
Our Graduates
Rowan Platt
Year Graduated: 2010: Current Position: Tipstaff to NSW Supreme Court Judge The Macquarie University law degree is now a highly respected degree to have, and rivals that of the others. Our old dean is now president of the ALRC, and the former president is now at Macquarie, which reflects well on our degree.The focus on mooting played an instrumental role in cementing many of the analytical skills you naturally develop during the degree, and in furthering my passion for advocacy and legal argument.
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