Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies
Australian Catholic University
About
This unique degree is designed to develop an awareness of the broader context in which legal issues arise including the political, historical, philosophical and economic dimensions.
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies also offers an international education, and you will be required to study abroad (ACU has over 60 partner institutions around the world) and/or do an internship that provides international work experience in your third year.
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies produces well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.
As a graduate you can pursue a range of legal careers including:
private practice as a solicitor or barrister careers in the public sector both local and international government service including the diplomatic service, the United Nations system, other international organisations and NGOs social entrepreneurship and companies with global outreach international relations journalism including travel journalism and tourism.
As part of this degree you complete 80 hours of pro bono work (after your first year), providing you with firsthand experience of the legal system while allowing you to contribute to the common good.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | LAWS104 Foundations of law and legal research | LAWS105 Contract Law | HIST115 Global history: six degrees of separation | General elective |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | LAWS107 Introduction to Australian public law | LAWS108 Commercial Law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS105) | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society or PHCC102 Being Human or PHCC104 Ethics and the Good Life | POLS104 Introduction to international relations |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | LAWS106 Criminal Law and Procedure | LAWS206 Torts (Pre: LAWS104) | Global studies list A | Global studies elective 1 |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | LAWS200 Business Organisations | LAWS213 Community legal (Pre: LAWS104) | Global studies list B | Global studies elective 2 |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | Law elective 1 (Pre: LAWS104) | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100, PHCC102, PHCC104 ) or PHCC320 The Just Society | Global studies list C | LAWS314 Statutory interpretation |
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | Study abroad GLST301-GLST304 or GLST300 Global studies international internship | Study abroad GLST301-GLST304 or GLST300 Global studies international internship | Study abroad GLST301-GLST304 or GLST300 Global studies international internship | Study abroad GLST301-GLST304 or GLST300 Global studies international internship |
| Year 4 - Semester 1 | LAWS304 Evidence (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS106) | LAWS421 Legal ethics and professional responsibility (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS106) | GLST305 Global studies research project (Pre: At least 20 credit points of specified Global Studies units) | LAWS205 Property (Pre: LAWS104) |
| Year 4 - Semester 2 | LAWS419 Constitutional law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS107) | LAWS420 Equity and trusts (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS105, LAWS205 ) | LAWS201 Civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS105, LAWS206 ) | LAWS204 Land law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS205) |
| Year 5 - Semester 1 | LAWS418 Administrative law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS107) | LAWS404 International law (Pre: LAWS104, LAWS107) | Law elective 2 (Pre: LAWS104) | Law elective 3 (Pre: LAWS104) |
| Year 5 - Semester 2 | Law elective 6 (Pre: LAWS104) | LAWS403 Legal Theory (Pre: LAWS104) | Law elective 4 (Pre: LAWS104) | Law elective 5 (Pre: LAWS104) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12 level, or equivalent:
New South Wales
- Prerequisites: English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4)
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (4, SA) at year 12 level
Victoria
- Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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