Overview

This combined degree enables you to follow your interests and aspirations whilst enhancing your career prospects by concurrently undertaking two different but complementary areas of study.The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - 4 years is designed to offer students of exceptional merit the opportunity to maximise their potential, by providing an … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study
198 Units

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)135 Units
Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science63 Units

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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

On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Demonstrate legal knowledge required for admission to practise law
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Analyse factual, legal and policy issues by interpreting information and undertaking research
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Use legal knowledge to solve novel problems and evaluate complex issues
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Persuade effectively through professional oral, written and visual communication
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Collaborate effectively to manage professional projects focussed on innovation, change or social impact
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Critically evaluate the theory and practice of law
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Demonstrate to a high level personal autonomy, accountability and ethical behaviour
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Conduct independent and original research using research principles and methods applicable to legal research and critically evaluate and analyse research results
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Demonstrate a critical understanding of power and related theoretical and conceptual frameworks within the disciplines of political science and international relations
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Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in policy-relevant contexts
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Demonstrate industry-relevant analysis and skills including policy-making, negotiation and problem solving
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Demonstrate critical thinking, ethical behaviour and relevant research skills
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Communicate effectively to engage different audiences across all discipline areas

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.

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Combined degree association
Course/Exit award association
Course/Pathway association
Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association