Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of International Studies |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus | Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)* |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 075600M Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong) |
| Deakin course code | D323 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7. |
Students and Applicants to Geelong Waterfront Campus | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
Course overview
Build an international legal career and develop competitive skills with cross-cultural relevance in Deakin's Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies. Learn about and analyse the forces shaping Australia, investigate the internationalisation of the law, and apply it all at a global level through Deakin's study abroad experiences.
Deakin's hands-on approach to study and practical experience includes opportunities to study abroad, and to build on your classroom learning by working on real cases at the Deakin Law Clinic. Under supervision from qualified solicitors, you will conduct research on legal issues, offer advice and sit in on real courtroom proceedings. Graduate from this accredited course with two in-demand degrees, setting yourself up for a career without limits.
Want to take your legal career to the world stage?
Our first-rate law school provides a competitive foundation in all major areas of law, including:
- contracts law
- legal practice and ethics
- criminal law and procedure
- torts
- property law
- constitutional law
- administrative law.
Gain access to the latest concepts, ideas and approaches by learning from teachers who are active in the field, and benefit from networking with their industry connections.
You'll graduate a well-rounded thought leader with the practical knowledge that organisations and future employers are looking for.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws is designed to satisfy the university component of the requirements to become an Australian Lawyer set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to completing an approved Law degree, a person seeking entry to legal practice is required to work for one year as a supervised legal trainee, or to undertake am approved practical legal training (PLT) course.
Career opportunities
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies graduates are suitable candidates for a wide range of career opportunities, including:
- corporate lawyer
- crime analyst
- criminal lawyer
- law reform officer
- judge
- jury consultant
- law academic
- legal adviser
- mediator
- diplomat
- federal police officer
- trade agreements negotiator
- ASIO officer
- foreign affairs officer
- politician
- NGO policy officer.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Alternative exits
| Bachelor of International Studies (A326) | |
| Bachelor of Laws (M312) |
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) of each of the single degrees.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Studies, students must attain a total of 40 credit points consisting of 24 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Law and 16 credit points from the Faculty of Arts plus the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.
Compulsory 0-credit point unit (to be completed in first trimester of study):-
The 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws include:
- 18 credit points of Bachelor of Laws core units
- 6 credit points of Law elective units, including 1 credit point of an experiential unit from the WIL/Practical Elective units list.
For students who commenced from 2014 onwards, the 16 credit points from the Bachelor of International Studies include:
- 6 credit points of core units
- an 8 credit point major sequence
- an approved international experience (2 credit points minimum) to be completed in the third or fourth year of the course
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central