Overview
Student guidance
Program of study
198 Units
Admission requirements
Aims
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) aims to:
- Provide students with a sound training in law and legal skills
- Emphasise the acquisition of foundation legal skills through the integration of skills training with the teaching of substantive subjects
- Instil in students a desire for just outcomes, a broad outlook on law and a commitment to ethical conduct
- Equip students to develop an innovation and entrepreneurial mindset to respond to 21st century opportunities
The Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science aims to provide graduates with:
- A comprehensive grounding in the core political science disciplines of international relations, politics and public policy
- An understanding of Australia's political system and its place within the regional and global context
- The capacity to utilize analytical frameworks in international relations
- The development of academic and professional competencies related to international relations, politics and public policy
- An understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities
- Transferable workplace-related skills and experiences
The course also aims to give students appropriate opportunities to develop the generic attributes relevant to university-level education as articulated in the Flinders Graduate Qualities.
Learning outcomes
Student progression rules
To commence the Bachelor of Laws Honours program, students require either (a) a GPA of at least 5.7, or (b) receive approval from the college based on other evidence of their suitability. Those not meeting this requirement will transfer to the Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science.
The award of a grade of Fail (F) on more than one occasion in the same topic, which may include attempts of the same topic undertaken in other awards, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.
Failure to complete the course within ten consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where permission is given to complete in more than ten consecutive years, there may be a requirement for additional coursework in order to ensure relevant and up-to-date knowledge.