Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
La Trobe University
About
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics is a five-year double degree providing an accredited professional qualification in law, as well as a degree in politics, philosophy and economics.
The program offers an innovative, high quality legal education with a social justice perspective and a real emphasis on hands-on experiences.
It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for admission to the legal profession in Victoria and a wide range of law electives.
In the Politics Philosophy and Economics component, students will complete 16 subjects (240 credit points).
The course is designed to develop your cognitive flexibility, social intelligence, resilience, curiosity and empathy - key attributes needed for effective leadership, decision making and analysis.
The degree allows students to develop an in-depth knowledge of each PPE discipline, to understand the interrelationships between each PPE discipline, and to then apply this knowledge to real-world issues and challenges.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | LAW1LIM | LAW1DR | POL1PPE | PHI1QTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Legal Institutions and Methods | Dispute Resolution | Politics, Philosophy and Economics | Questions that Matter |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Criminal Law | Principles of Public Law | Recessions, Inflation and EconomicGrowth | Modern Economies in a Changing World |
Second year
| Semester | LAW2CTA | LAW2TOT | POL1AUP | CORE CHOICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Contract Law A | Principles of Tort Law | Democracies and Dictatorships | Level 2 or Level 3, ECO Coded subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | Contract Law B | Principles of Constitutional Law | Political Ideas and Ideologies | Contemporary Political Economy |
Third year
| Semester | LAW2FPL | LAW2STA | PHI2KIS | CORE CHOICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Foundations of Property Law | Statutory Interpretation | Knowledge, Individual and Society | Level 3, PHI Coded subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | Civil Procedure | Real Property Law | Political Economy and Justice | Level 2 or Level 3, POL Coded subject (15 cps) |
Fourth year
| Semester | LAW3CMP | LAW2ECP | LAW3PEL | POL3CAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Company Law | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | Political Economy and Law | Politics, Power and Public Policy |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Administrative Law | Level 3, Law Elective subject (15 cps) | Level 3, POL Coded subject (15 cps) |
Fifth year
| Semester | PHI3PNJ | LAW3ETR | OPTION | CORE CHOICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Plato and Nietzsche: Justice and Rebellion | Principles of Equity and Trusts | Level 3 or Level 4, Law Elective subject (15 cps) ** | Level 3 POL Coded subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | Remedies | Legal Practice and Conduct | Level 3 or Level 4, Law Elective subject (15 cps) ** | Level 3 ECO Coded subject (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | LAW4LPP - Legal Practice and Conduct - Clinical Placement(this subject is by application only) |
Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2020 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics [195.9 KB].
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE or any Mathematics equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE or any Mathematics equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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