Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Italian Studies
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Overview
Combine the problem solving and research skills from a law degree with the creative and communications skills of arts.
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.
With this major you will develop an understanding of the Italian language, and of the history, society and rich culture of Italy.
By studying Italian you will learn about a country with a remarkably rich cultural and artistic heritage, which has significantly influenced Western civilisation and continues to fascinate visitors today.
You can study Italian cinema, the Renaissance and Italian literature. Italian refers via Latin to the roots of the English language, which gives insight to students of linguistics and English literature.
Australian students with a connection to Italy can explore their heritage and see how Italian migration contributed to the making of modern Australia.
Degrees offering Italian Studies
Key features
- Opportunity to study in Italy, in a University-run residential course, or under exchange agreements. Partner institutions include Roma Tre University and the University of Bologna.
- Language classes range from beginners to advanced.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in the Italian language and culture.
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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
| Degree 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 |
Combined degree 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 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capstone | ITL311 | C | Advanced Italian II | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | ITL units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 12cp from | ITL units | 12 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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