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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

314331 v.1 Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts

LLB(Curtin), BA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 077965K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4.5 Years

Introduction

The Law / Arts combination allows students to combine a strong training in the humanities with a professional qualification which prepares them for legal practice. The Bachelor of Laws degree is the required qualification for all who wish to enter into legal practice. This course offers a rich and professionally relevant coverage of foundational areas of legal knowledge as well as developing the core skills essential to effective legal practice. Curtin LLB graduates are well qualified to practice in any legal field. The Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) covers an extensive range of subject areas, across design, creative arts, media, communication, culture, Asian languages and social sciences. It is forward-thinking and practical, offering a comprehensive grounding in theory and a range of skills. Specialised fieldwork, design studio, research and integrated professional practice units enhance the course's relevance and give opportunities for professional work experience, networking and community engagement. The structure of the double degree course, which provides for the possibility of accelerated progress through the law degree, allows students to complete within a four and a half year time frame.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Indicative ATAR Score 90

Duration and Availability

4.5 years full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
314332 v.1   Journalism Double Degree Major (LLB, BA) 400.0
  OR  
314333 v.1   International Relations Double Degree Major (LLB, BA) 400.0
  400.0
Year 1 Semester 1
314275 v.1   Legal Foundations 100 3.0 25.0
314293 v.1   Law, Society and Justice 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
314276 v.1   Legal Research and Writing 100 3.0 25.0
314294 v.1   Business, Law and Regulation 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
314277 v.1   Introduction to Contract Law 100 3.0 25.0
314279 v.1   Introduction to Tort Law 100 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
314278 v.1   Advanced Contract Law 102 3.0 25.0
314280 v.1   Advanced Tort Law 102 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Trimester 1
314281 v.1   Property Law Principles 200 4.0 25.0
314283 v.1   Constitutional Law 200 4.0 25.0
314287 v.1   Fundamentals of Criminal Law 200 4.0 25.0
314298 v.1   Statutory Interpretation 200 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Trimester 2
314282 v.1   Real Property Law 202 4.0 25.0
314284 v.1   Administrative Law 200 4.0 25.0
314288 v.1   Criminal Responsibility and Procedures 202 4.0 25.0
314290 v.1   Evidence 300 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 4 Trimester 3
314285 v.1   Principles of Equity 200 4.0 25.0
314289 v.1   Corporate Law 200 4.0 25.0
314291 v.1   Civil Procedure 300 4.0 25.0
314292 v.1   Professional Responsibility 300 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 5 Trimester 1
314286 v.1   Trusts 200 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 5 Trimester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
314295 v.1   Public International Law 200 4.0 25.0
314296 v.1   Private International Law 300 4.0 25.0
314297 v.1   Family Law 200 4.0 25.0
314299 v.1   Intellectual Property 300 4.0 25.0
314300 v.1   International Commercial Law 300 4.0 25.0
314301 v.1   Corporate Governance 300 4.0 25.0
314302 v.1   Employment Law 300 4.0 25.0
314303 v.1   Environmental Law and Policy 300 4.0 25.0
314304 v.1   Competition Law and Policy 300 4.0 25.0
314305 v.1   Regulatory Theory and Practice 300 4.0 25.0
314306 v.1   Mining Law 300 4.0 25.0
314317 v.1   Advanced Constitutional Law 300 4.0 25.0
314319 v.1   Energy Market Regulation and Policy 300 4.0 25.0
314320 v.1   Native Title Law and Policy 300 4.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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