Faculty of Law

Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws

(a separate testamur is awarded for each degree)

Abbreviation:

BCA-LLB

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Law

Duration:

5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

288*

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

772

UAC Code:

751204

CRICOS Code:

005068F

* This is a minimum figure and may vary depending on major.

Overview

Students commencing University study directly from school may enrol in a double degree course with the Bachelor of Laws. Study in another academic discipline allows students to recognise how law functions in social, economic, technical, environmental and scientific contexts. The Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws degree allows students to combine studies in the creative arts, such as creative writing, graphic design, sound, composition, performance or visual arts with studies in law. Many lawyers find that knowledge of the arts and media is extremely useful in their practice.

For the first two years of the double degree, students enrol in subjects offered substantially by the Faculty of Law. In the final three years of the degree, students enrol exclusively in Law subjects, including a range of law elective options.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English.

Recommended Studies: English Advanced.

An additional selection criterion applies for the Bachelor of Creative Arts. In addition to applying to UAC, students must submit an interview/audition application form to the Faculty of Creative Arts. For further information refer to the UAC Guide.

Advanced Standing

Students may apply for advanced standing for relevant subjects completed at approved tertiary institutions. Refer to www.uow.edu.au/handbook/courserules/advancedstanding.html

Course Requirements

Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws, must complete each of the following:

a) all compulsory Law subjects in the sequence prescribed in the relevant Course Program;
b) elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule;
c) a major study comprising 108 credit points as approved by the Faculty of Creative Arts.

Honours

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours), a candidate must complete the elective LLB313 Legal Research Project as part of the above Course Requirements. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 4 (refer to the Code of Practice - Honours, Section 8 Assessment, for information on the methods of calculating Honours).

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Creative Arts - Bachelor of Laws (Joint Honours by Research), a candidate must complete LLB424 Joint Research Honours in Law and Another Discipline, and 24 credit points of the equivalent subject in Creative Arts. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1 (refer to the Code of Practice - Honours, Section 8 Assessment, for information on the methods of calculating Honours).

To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research), a candidate must complete LLB448 Research Honours in Law in addition to the above Course Requirements. The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1 (refer to the Code of Practice - Honours, Section 8 Assessment, for information on the methods of calculating Honours).

Course Program

Subjects (by year)

Session*

Credit Points

First Year

   

LLB 100

Foundations of Law A

Autumn

8

LLB 110

Legal Research and Writing

Autumn

4

LLB 120

Law of Contract A

Autumn

8

LLB 130

Criminal Law and Process A

Autumn

8

LLB 150

Communication Skills

Autumn

2

LLB 140

Advocacy Skills

Spring

2

LLB 160

Foundations of Law B

Spring

8

LLB 170

Law of Contract B

Spring

8

LLB 180

Criminal Law and Process B

Spring

8

LLB 190

Lawyers and Australian Society

Spring

8

Second Year

   

LLB 220

Property and Trusts A

Autumn

8

LLB 230

Public Law A

Autumn

8

LLB 240

Law of Torts

Autumn

8

LLB 260

Dispute Management Skills

Autumn

2

1 Subject from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule

Autumn

6

LLB 270

Property and Trusts B

Spring

8

LLB 280

Public Law B

Spring

8

LLB 290

Legal Theory

Spring

8

LLB 250

Drafting Skills

Spring

2

PLUS

   

1 Subject from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule

Spring

6

Third Year

   

LLB 300

Remedies and Procedure

Autumn

8

LLB 310

Law of Business Organisations

Autumn

8

1 LLB Elective

Autumn

8

2 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule

Autumn

12

LLB 301

Evidence

Spring

8

2 LLB Electives

Spring

16

1 LLB Elective OR

Spring

8

LLB 396

Advanced Legal Skills

Spring

8

2 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule

Spring

12

Fourth Year

   

1 LLB Elective

Autumn

8

3 Subjects from the Creative Arts Schedule

Autumn

18

LLB Elective OR

Spring

8

LLB 396

Advanced Legal Skills

Spring

8

3 Subjects from the Creative Arts Schedule

Spring

18

Fifth Year

   

3 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule Only

Autumn

18

3 Subjects from Bachelor of Creative Arts Schedule Only

Spring

18

* Session of offer subject to change in 2007. Refer to Faculty of Law for further information when enrolling.

Majors

Majors are NOT available in the Bachelor of Laws course. Refer to the Creative Arts schedule for majors available in the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree.

Electives

Students must successfully complete elective subjects to the value of 40 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws Elective Law Schedule - see Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry).