Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Laws
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Engineering - Bachelor of Laws (a separate testamur is awarded for each degree) |
Abbreviation: |
BE-LLB |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Law |
Duration: |
6 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
342* |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
779 |
UAC Code: |
751208 |
CRICOS Code: |
036465C |
* 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 Engineering - Bachelor of Laws degree allows students to recognise how law functions in technical contexts.
For the first three years of the double degree, students enrol substantially in subjects offered by the Faculty of Engineering. 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
For the Faculty of Law:
Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English.
Recommended Studies: English Advanced.
Refer to Faculty of Engineering for entry requirements for Bachelor of Engineering.
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 Engineering - Bachelor of Laws must complete each of the following:
a) all compulsory Law subjects as set out 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 162 credit points as prescribed by the Faculty of Engineering.
Note: All students should discuss their Engineering program with the relevant Course Coordinator.
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 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 |
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Subjects from Engineering schedule |
Autumn and Spring |
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Second Year |
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Subjects from Engineering schedule |
Autumn and Spring |
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Third Year |
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Subjects from Engineering schedule |
Autumn and Spring |
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Fourth Year |
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LLB 100 |
Foundations of Law A |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 110 |
Legal Research and Writing |
Autumn |
8 |
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 |
Fifth Year |
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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 |
Engineering Thesis |
Autumn |
6 | |
Remaining Subjects from Engineering Schedule if necessary |
Autumn |
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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 |
Engineering Thesis |
Spring |
6 | |
Remaining Subjects from Engineering Schedule if necessary |
Spring |
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Sixth Year |
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LLB 300 |
Remedies and Procedure |
Autumn |
8 |
LLB 310 |
Law of Business Organisations |
Autumn |
8 |
2 LLB Electives |
Autumn |
16 | |
Remaining Subjects from Engineering Schedule if necessary |
Spring |
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LLB 301 |
Evidence |
Spring |
8 |
2 LLB Electives |
Spring |
16 | |
1 LLB Elective OR |
Spring |
8 | |
LLB 396 |
Advanced Legal Skills |
Spring |
8 |
Remaining Subjects from Engineering Schedule if necessary |
Spring |
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* 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 Engineering Schedule for majors available in the Bachelor of Engineering 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).