Bachelor of International Studies with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
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Overview
Understand law in a global context. Learn a foreign language, immerse yourself in another culture and start a career without boundaries.
In this degree you'll study a language and a culture such as Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Latin American. You will study the language, history and culture of your chosen country and will gain special skills in cross-cultural communication and global issues.
You'll study established areas of law such as constitutional law, contract law and in particular international law. You'll learn the role of law in society and gain an international outlook in your study.
Key features
- Spend a semester overseas to experience your chosen culture first-hand. You'll also undertake work experience, either nationally or internationally.
- Join a strong student community in the Macquarie University Law Society.
- Study law in a friendly atmosphere - small class sizes mean more face-to-face time.
Minimum course duration
5 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300316
Suitable for
If you enjoy critical thinking and want to learn a foreign language. If you are interested in other cultures and want a law career with a global focus.
HECS Course fee
AUD $6,290.00 p.a.
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 | 57 |
| Minimum number of credit points with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| 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 | ASN101 | Asia in the Global Context | 3 | ||
| Required | EUL101 | Societies of Europe | 3 | ||
| Required | INTS100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW109 | Criminal Justice and Procedure | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW115 | Foundations of Law | 3 | ||
| Required | one of | CHN157 | Contemporary China | ||
| INTS102 | China in World History | ||||
| JPS121 | Japan - Past and Present | 3 | |||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | INTS202 | Citizenship: Past, Present, Global | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| Required | two of | EUL202 | The European Union | ||
| INTS203 | International Studies Internship | ||||
| INTS204 | Latin American Histories | ||||
| INTS210 | Modern Chinese History | ||||
| JPS221 | Modern Japanese Society | 6 | |||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | INTS304 | C | Global Issues | 3 | |
| 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 | LAW459 | International Law | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW456 | Business Organisations | 3 | ||
| Required | EXLW420 | Exchange Law Study Abroad Program | 12 | ||
| 500 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW555 | C | Remedies | 3 | |
| Required | LAW550 | Litigation | 3 | ||
| Any level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | one of | 18 cp from CHN units | |||
| 18 cp from CRO units | |||||
| 18 cp from FRN units | |||||
| 18 cp from GMN units | |||||
| 18 cp from ITL units | |||||
| 18 cp from JPS units | |||||
| 18 cp from MGK units | |||||
| 18 cp from PLH units | |||||
| 18 cp from RSN units | |||||
| 18 cp from SPN units | 18 | ||||
| Required | 15cp from | LAW units at 400 or 500 level | 15 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 6 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this combined degree | 120 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- CHN157, JPS121 and JPS221 can not be counted as part of the 18cp at any level if already taken at 100 or 200 level requirements
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities are in a range of industries depending on the major area of study taken during the degree. Many graduates pursue successful careers within diplomacy, international business and law, politics, translations, travel and tourism and journalism and the media.
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