BB-LAWART1 · Swinburne University of Technology · Double degree
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Law
- Minimum ATAR
- 80
- Full time
- 4.5 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 450
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Prepare for a dynamic future-ready legal career with a Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts. Build a strong foundation in critical thinking and problem solving to prepare you for the world of tomorrow! You’ll explore artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity and more, plus gain a solid grounding in constitutional, contract and criminal law.
Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts gives you a strong foundation in critical thinking and problem-solving skills for a dynamic future-ready legal career. Be prepared for the legal world of tomorrow, artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity and more, with a degree that explores how technology is transforming legal practice.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory InterpretationThis unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu…
- LAW10014Torts 1This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on…
- LAW10015Criminal Law and ProcedureThis unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains…
- LAW10025Torts 2This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t…
- LAW10026Legal WritingThis unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot…
- LAW10028Contract Law 1This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma…
- LAW10029Contract Law 2The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,…
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 1This unit involves students undertaking practical law-related experience in a professional environment. It aims to provide familiarity with the nature and variety of legal practice and the range of employment options available to graduates…
And 17 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Core units
300 cpBachelor of Laws
287.5 cp- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 112.5 cp
- LAW20018Professional Experience in Law 212.5 cp
- LAW30016Professional Experience in Law 312.5 cp
Bachelor of Arts
50 cpBachelor of Arts Majors
100 cpClimate and Social Justice
100 cp- SOC10005Environment and Society: Problems and Solutions12.5 cp
- HIS10005Power and Protest: The History and Politics of Social Movements12.5 cp
- HIS20009History, Politics and Human Rights12.5 cp
- INS20004First Nations Resistance, Activism and Empowerment12.5 cp
- PHI20010Philosophical Perspectives on Nature and Science12.5 cp
- POL30019Conflict, Justice and Peace12.5 cp
- PHI30009Environmental Philosophy12.5 cp
- SOC30020Changing our Climate12.5 cp
Criminology
87.5 cpEthics and Technology
100 cp- SOC10014Popular Culture, Social Change and Technology12.5 cp
- PHI10008Introduction to Ethics12.5 cp
- POL20019Digital Justice12.5 cp
- SOC20003Technology, Intimacy and Family Life12.5 cp
- POL20020Work in a Globalised World12.5 cp
- PHI30011Thinking and Intelligence: Critical, Creative, Artificial12.5 cp
- PHI30012Planet B: Space and Extra-Terrestrial Ethics12.5 cp
- SOC30021Bodies, Health and Technology12.5 cp
Indigenous Studies
87.5 cp- INS10001Connecting with Culture: Indigenous Australian Experiences12.5 cp
- INS10002Unlearning the Past: Indigenous Australian History12.5 cp
- INS20004First Nations Resistance, Activism and Empowerment12.5 cp
- INS20002International Indigenous Perspectives12.5 cp
- INS30001Indigenous Enterprise And Entrepreneurship12.5 cp
- INS30002Indigenous Knowledges12.5 cp
- INS30004Indigenous Representations12.5 cp
Screen Studies and Popular Culture
100 cp- ART10004Introduction to Game Studies12.5 cp
- MDA10003Screen Studies: Movies, Television and Ourselves12.5 cp
- SOC10014Popular Culture, Social Change and Technology12.5 cp
- MDA20007Screen Franchising and Innovation12.5 cp
- MDA20018Popular Culture of the Asia Pacific12.5 cp
- MDA30016Screen Technology and Culture12.5 cp
- MDA30023Screen Audiences12.5 cp
- LIT30002Graphic Narratives: Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga12.5 cp
Literature and Creative Writing
100 cp- LIT10002Writing Fiction12.5 cp
- LIT10003Reading and Writing Genre Texts12.5 cp
- LIT20002Diversity in Australian Writing12.5 cp
- LIT20004Exploring Iconic Texts12.5 cp
- LIT20003Prose Poetics12.5 cp
- LIT30005Reading, Writing and Criticism12.5 cp
- LIT30006Scripting for Screen and Beyond12.5 cp
- LIT30004Literary Industry Practice12.5 cp
Politics, Power and Technology
100 cp- PHI10007What is Power?12.5 cp
- HIS10006Propaganda12.5 cp
- POL20009Dictators and Democrats: Comparative Politics12.5 cp
- POL20016Contemporary Approaches to Security12.5 cp
- PHI20006Philosophy, Media, Culture12.5 cp
- PHI30010Philosophy, Politics and Society12.5 cp
- POL30010The Politics of Public Policy12.5 cp
- POL30020Critical Security Studies12.5 cp
Perspectives on Globalisation
100 cp- SOC10012Global Perspectives on Modernity12.5 cp
- HIS10003Global History12.5 cp
- SOC20013Race, Ethnicity and Migration12.5 cp
- POL20020Work in a Globalised World12.5 cp
- INS20002International Indigenous Perspectives12.5 cp
- SOC30013Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality12.5 cp
- POL30014Politics of the Pacific12.5 cp
- POL30022Borders, Security, and Belonging12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cpCareers
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Lawyer
- Community development officer
- Government relations coordinator
- Political correspondent