Bachelor of Social Science with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
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Overview
Think critically about human society. Understand the science of people and how we create our legal systems. Gain a practical understanding of policy and social research.
In this program you'll study the fundamentals of the legal system and gain skills in social research and applied social science. You'll take a series of law subjects and choose a social science discipline in either:
- Anthropology
- Business Demographics
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Gender Studies
- Human Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychological Science
- Sociolinguistics
- Sociology
Law and social science are respected contemporary degrees and the combination will give you a unique edge in wide variety of legal, policy-related and research careers.
Key features
- Accredited by the Supreme Court of New South Wales for legal practice.
- Complete two bachelor degrees with only two additional years of study.
- Choose to enter the legal profession with a broad awareness of social responsibility.
Minimum course duration
5 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300319
Suitable for
If you are interested in the way our social world and legal systems interact.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,820.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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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
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 92 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 72 |
| Minimum number of credit points from units with a LAW prefix | 72 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Social Science | |
| 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 | ||
| Required | SSC100 | Introduction to Social Science | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | LAW203 | Torts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW204 | Contracts | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW208 | Law, Lawyers and Society | 3 | ||
| Required | LAW214 | Jurisprudence | 3 | ||
| Required | SOC224 | Methods of Social Research | 3 | ||
| Required | SSC200 | Evaluation, Planning and Policy - Social Science Research | 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 | ||
| Required | SOC301 | P | Internships in Social Research | 6 | |
| Required | SSC300 | Advanced Methods in Social Research | 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) | 6 | ||||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Social Science majors:
- Anthropology
- Demographics
- Development Studies and Culture Change
- Gender Studies
- Human Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychological Science
- Sociolinguistics
- Sociology
Notes
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
- 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.
Profiles
Our Students
Zara Bending
Macquarie provides for the ultimate university experience. Degree programs are flexible, the teaching staff are supportive, the campus is easily accessible by car, bus and train, and our student body is the most culturally diverse I have seen. The university also supports its students in their off-campus endeavours, most notably in relation to overseas exchange and internships. With the guidance of my social science professors, I was able to secure an internship with the NSW Premiers Department and Cabinet which gave me valuable experience and practical skills.
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