Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Laws

Focusing on the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping Australia’s national security and the world and exploration of corporate and commercial law and practical legal problem solving, UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws will lay the foundations for a fascinating career and make you shine.You’ll learn about democratically informed citizenship, contemporary issues in politics and policy, national security, the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

Imagine being part of discussions about the implications of the neoliberal policy ascendency in Australia, Brexit, the Trump presidency, war, energy security and marriage equality.UC’s qualified and experienced staff will help you make better sense of the world you live in and recognise how to meet current social and political challenges.

You’ll also be encouraged to develop your advocacy abilities and legal skills while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law.Supporting your development as a socially responsible and ethical professional will be UC’s small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities and ties with the National Centre for Corporate Law and National Institute of Governance.

You’ll also benefit from the relationships the University has forged with law firms, the public sector (a huge employer in Canberra) and non-government organisations (otherwise known as NGOs).What’s more, you will get to apply your talents in the real world with opportunities to complete a law internship and study overseas and be able to fast-track your course during our winter term.

The Bachelor of Laws has professional accreditation with the Supreme Court of the ACT and New South Wales and allows students in their final year of study to begin their Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.The world is your oyster!

Diplomat, policy adviser, barrister, solicitor, advocate, or even politician… your career options (and the potential to earn a healthy salary and travel) will be endless with our Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws degree.

Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore careers in:

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Laws (120 credit points) Required - Must pass 120 credit points as follows

• CM0008 Core Major in Government and Policy (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11012 - Professional Orientation (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 1 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1 11235 - Introduction to Politics and Government - 3 cp, Level 1 11236 - Investigating and Explaining Society - 3 cp, Level 1 11237 - Professional Evidence (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11378 - Introduction to Public Policy - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2 11571 - BGL Research Internship - 3 cp, Level 3 Note: Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives. International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
• CM0015 Major in Law Foundation (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11251 - Foundations of Law and Justice - 6 cp, Level 1 11252 - Dispute Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11254 - Capstone Law and Justice - 3 cp, Level 4 11273 - Lawyers and Professional Responsibility - 3 cp, Level 1 11274 - Constitutional Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11275 - Legal Theory - 3 cp, Level 3 11276 - Litigation and Dispute Processing - 3 cp, Level 4
• CM0016 Major in Legal Practice (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11277 - Contract Law - 3 cp, Level 1 11278 - Torts Law - 3 cp, Level 1 11279 - Criminal Law and Procedure - 3 cp, Level 1 11280 - Corporations Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11281 - Property Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11282 - Administrative Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11283 - Equity Law - 3 cp, Level 4 11284 - Evidence Law - 3 cp, Level 4
• SM0030 Specialist Major in Politics and International Relations (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11238 - Introduction to International Relations - 3 cp, Level 1 11239 - Politics and Democracy - 3 cp, Level 1 11240 - Behavioural Science - 3 cp, Level 2 11241 - Political Leadership - 3 cp, Level 3 11242 - National Security - 3 cp, Level 3 11243 - Political and Social Theory - 3 cp, Level 2 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following Select one of the following streams: International Politics Stream - Must pass 6 credit points as follows 11244 - Contemporary Regional Politics in a Global Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11247 - Citizens, States and Societies - 3 cp, Level 3 National Security Stream - Must pass 6 credit points as follows 11245 - The Challenge of Modern Terrorism - 3 cp, Level 3 11250 - Politics and Security in the Asia-Pacific - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0033 Law Electives Major (24 credit points) Restricted Choice - Must pass 24 credit points from the following Category A (Work Integrated Learning Unit List) - Must pass at least 3 credit points from the following 11253 - Law and Justice Internship - 3 cp, Level 3 11258 - Advocacy and Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11268 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (6cp) - 6 cp, Level 3 11285 - Advanced Advocacy and Communication (Mooting) - 3 cp, Level 3 11291 - Legal Advice Clinic - 3 cp, Level 3 11319 - Negotiation - 3 cp, Level 3 11380 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (12cp) - 12 cp, Level 3 11571 - BGL Research Internship - 3 cp, Level 3 Category B (Depth Unit List) - Must pass at least 6 credit points from the following Students in MGSC01 taking the Accounting major will need to do Taxation Law 11293 in order to ensure membership of CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants. 11195 - Workplace Law in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11256 - Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level 1 11261 - Advanced Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level 3 11264 - Environmental and Planning Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11265 - Family Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11267 - International Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11272 - Law and Justice Research Project - 3 cp, Level 3 11286 - Advanced Corporations: Markets and Sustainability - 3 cp, Level 2 11287 - Building and Construction Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11288 - Intellectual Property Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11289 - Law Honours - 6 cp, Level 4 11290 - Law of Public Governance - 3 cp, Level 3 11292 - Statutory Interpretation - 3 cp, Level 3 11293 - Taxation Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11550 - Advanced Revenue Law - 3 cp, Level 3 Category C (Breadth/Critical Thinking Unit List) - Must pass at least 6 credit points from the following 11259 - Gender and the Legal System - 3 cp, Level 2 11260 - Vulnerability and the Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11262 - Comparative Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11263 - Current Issues in Law and Justice - 3 cp, Level 2 11266 - Human Rights in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11269 - Law Reform and Social Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11270 - Law, Culture and Creativity - 3 cp, Level 3 11271 - Law, Innovation and Technologies - 3 cp, Level 3 Note: 1. Unit Selection: As long as the specified minimum credit point requirements are met units may be taken in any combination from any of the three categories, subject to prerequisite requirements. 2. Honours: Honours students must select the Law and Justice Research Project (11272) and Law Honours (11289) units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

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