Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
2017 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2017 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | No |
| Duration | 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CSP annual fee (indicative) - commencing 2017 | The estimated fee for this course is not currently available, please contact Student Central for further information. |
| Full fee paying annual fee - commencing 2017 | The estimated fee for this course is not currently available, please contact Student Central for further information. |
| CRICOS course code | 015203K |
| Deakin course code | D331 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
Course overview
Combining a Bachelor of Laws with a complementary degree is an excellent way to enhance your understanding of the context in which the law operates. As a graduate of Deakin’s Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws, you’ll be sought after for specialist roles in areas where law and science meet.
The Bachelor of Science lets you start with a broad-based program in your first year, so you can experience the different areas science has to offer. You can choose from major sequences such cell biology, chemistry, environmental science or mathematical modelling.
Led by a team of academics who are experts in their field, our science programs offer choice in a broad range of subject areas. Science at Deakin is not just about lab work, you’ll have access to the latest research findings, develop skills in evidence-based decision making, and gain real-life work experience through our innovative practical programs.
Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) gives you the robust training and recognised qualifications you need to launch your career as a first-class legal practitioner. You will receive sound university training in all of the major areas of legal practice, such as contract, torts, business, and criminal law. Throughout the degree you’ll develop legal skills including negotiation, mediation, preparing for court appearances, legal drafting, and statutory interpretation.
The law stream of this degree satisfies the university component of the requirements to become an Australian Lawyer. You will then complete an additional year of work placement as a legal trainee, or undertake a practical legal training course.
For more information on career outcomes for this combined course see the individual entries for Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws.
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 LLB degree, a person seeking entry is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training (PLT) course.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the 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 Science/Bachelor of Laws, students must attain a total of 40 credit points consisting of 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Science and 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Science (S320) and the Bachelor of Laws (M312) must be satisfied. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.
The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Science include:-
- 8 credit points of core units
- a 6 credit point approved science major sequence
- 2 credit points of elective units
- SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit point unit)
- STP010 Introduction to Work Placements (0 credit point unit)
- 16 credit points science course grouped units
The 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws include:-
- 16 credit points of core units
- 8 credit points of law elective units
Course structure
Units
To assist you in following the course rules:
Please see course entry for Bachelor of Science (S320) and Bachelor of Laws (M312).