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 satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a barrister and solicitor in the State of South Australia. Students who complete this … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Flinders City Campus

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Program of study
171 Units

Bachelor of Laws108 Units
Bachelor of Business63 Units

Admission requirements

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Inherent requirements

Aims

The Bachelor of Laws 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

In the Bachelor of Business you will explore technological innovations and their impact on people and workplaces to create impact. You will evaluate and apply business practices and decisions using systems thinking from a local and global perspective. You will develop skills in creative design, and critical, reflective analysis to solve problems for organisations from corporations to small businesses to for-purpose organisations, and the communities they are situated in. Setting you up for your future career, you will undertake workplace projects, engage with industry leaders and analyse real-world examples throughout the degree. This course prepares you to do business while doing good, for both your stakeholders and society.

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
3.
Use legal knowledge to solve novel problems and evaluate complex issues
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Persuade effectively through professional oral, written and visual communication
5.
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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Critically apply foundational knowledge and skills across key disciplines of business to inform business planning and strategy
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Analyse and apply business practices and decisions using systems thinking, ethical, cultural, sustainability, governance and global and local perspectives to create impact
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Effectively communicate technical advice and decisions to specialists and non-specialists
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Explain the impact of socially responsible, ethical, economic, regulatory, sustainability, governance and global perspectives on business planning and practices
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Practice professional resilience, reflection, collaboration and inclusivity, and plan for lifelong learning

Student progression rules

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.

Professional accreditation and recognition

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