Guide to
Law 2014
2013 Events Calendar
Open Day 2013
City West Campus: Sunday 18 August,
70 North Terrace, Adelaide
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Program Information Sessions 2013
Taste of Business and Law Careers
Tuesday 17 September,
City West Campus,
70 North Terrace, Adelaide
For more information and to register, visit unisa.edu.au/infosessions
Contents
Welcome......................................................................................................................1
Why the University of South Australia is the right choice for you................................2-3
The University of South Australia Business School..........................................................4
Studying Law at the University of South Australia..........................................................5
Once again the University
of South Australia has been
given a 5 star rating for
Excellence by the QS World
University Rankings. Our
tradition of excellence in
areas of most interest to
students continues.
Access
Facilities
Innovation
Internationalisation
Teaching
Employability
Research
Bachelor of Laws...........................................................................................................6
Bachelor of Laws Double Degree (5 years)....................................................................8
Bachelor of Laws Double Degree (6.5 years)................................................................10
Entry requirements......................................................................................................12
Glossary......................................................................................................................13
Welcome
It is with great pleasure that I welcome our new students to the
University of South Australia.
environment, the University provides a range of support programs
and services, and I encourage you to make the most of these.
Our University is a modern, innovative institution that has been
built on more than 150 years of teaching, learning and research
excellence. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and
postgraduate programs in the areas of business, education, arts,
social sciences, health sciences, information technology, engineering
and the environment. These programs are designed with strong
professional emphasis and in close partnership with industry.
Our global network of more than 170,000 alumni spanning 124
countries also serves as a valuable source of advice and experience
for anyone seeking information about the University, in addition
to enabling you to keep in touch with your fellow graduates and
to remain an integral part of the University story when you have
completed your studies.
The University of
South Australia is
a truly international
institution that
takes great pride in
its cultural diversity.
The University’s continued
upward growth trajectory is
reflected in a number of recent
global performance indicators.
For example, in the 2012 QS
World University Rankings, the
University of South Australia
was again rated in the top
three per cent of more than
10,000 universities worldwide.
The University also received an
overall ranking in the top five of
28 Australian institutions in the
International Student Barometer.
I wish you every success on your academic journey, and I look
forward to seeing you on campus in the near future.
Professor David Lloyd
Vice Chancellor and President
As you will discover, the University of South Australia is a truly
international institution that takes great pride in its cultural diversity.
Having recently arrived in Adelaide from the UK to take up my
appointment as Vice Chancellor, I know first-hand the excitement
and challenges that come with establishing yourself in a new
community. In order to help you settle comfortably into your new
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Why the University of South Australia
is the right choice for you
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Practicums
Communication
Skills development
Student experience
We help you practise
what we teach. In some
of our degree programs,
practical placements start
in the first year. You get the
opportunity to watch others
in your chosen profession
and, gradually and under
supervision, you’ll get a
chance to put your own
learning into practise.
You’ll learn how to
communicate in a
professional environment
so that you can conduct
your career in a global
context. To make sure, the
University has embedded
several graduate qualities
into each of our programs
so that, when you
graduate, you will step
into the professional
world ready to make an
immediate contribution.
You’ll learn to think
creatively and laterally.
You’ll be given every
opportunity to develop
extra skills that will help
you polish your professional
abilities. The University has
strong links with industry;
most of our teaching staff
have been actively involved
in industry and have
practised what they teach.
It’s not all hard work.
Yes, we have high quality
facilities, the best teachers
and the most relevant
programs but the University
of South Australia also
provides a wonderful
student experience, an
environment of community,
of networks of friends and
peers, of engagement in
clubs and societies, so that
your student days are rich
and fulfilling, days that
you’ll remember forever.
A little about us
We’re ranked amongst the best in the world The
University of South Australia is in the top 3 per cent of universities around
the world, according to the 2012 QS World University Rankings.
We’re young and successful (like you) In the Times Higher
Education world university rankings the University of South Australia was
ranked 65th globally and 6th in Australia amongst institutions less than
50 years old. In the 2012 QS World University Rankings of 400 universities
aged under 25, we were ranked 11th in the world.
We are digital yet personal The University of South Australia
has invested $11 million in a new and fully integrated Personal Learning
Environment which is a state-of-the-art e-learning platform. In fact,
the University scored a 93 per cent satisfaction rate for virtual learning
facilities (compared with 89 per cent globally and nationally) in the 2012
International Student Barometer.
Our research excellence is
rated as world-class (or above)
You’re our focus
Our teaching and learning
systems are focussed
on you. We combine
high-tech e-learning
with academic interest
and involvement in your
studies, and we give you
all the help you need to
succeed in your studies.
We want you to be the
best possible version of
yourself.
The second Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) assessment released in
late 2012 rated more than 86 per cent of our assessed research as world
standard or above.
Among the highlights of ERA 2012 were our continued outstanding results
in the flagship area of chemical sciences (including physical chemistry and
resources engineering and extractive metallurgy), as well as the real gains
we have recorded in a range of other important research fields. Fields
such as the sciences, including mathematical, environmental, information
computing, medical and health, along with the built environment and
design; applied economics, business and management, and marketing;
studies in human society; and studies in creative arts and writing.
We aim to be the intellectual resource that industry,
and society in general, turns to for new solutions for
problems and new ideas for industry and society.
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The University of South Australia Business School
The University of South Australia Business
School offers a comprehensive range of
programs in the business and management
disciplines, ranging from undergraduate
degrees to doctoral research studies. We are
forward-thinking, flexible and innovative,
and work collaboratively with industry. Our
programs combine theory and practice,
and are professionally and internationally
recognised.
For more information please visit:
unisa.edu.au/business
World-Class Research
The UniSA Business School was awarded
world-class status for its leading research in
the broad fields of Commerce, Management,
Tourism and Services, and in the specific
fields of Applied Economics; Business and
Management; and Marketing in the Australian
Federal Government’s 2012 Excellence in
Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.
ERA benchmarks the research quality of
Australia’s higher education institutions
against Australian and world standards, and
the research outputs of all academics in all
Australian universities.
Links with Industry
international outlook. This means that when
you graduate, you will be equipped with
the professional skills and critical knowledge
that industry demands. You will also benefit
from the knowledge and experience of our
academic staff, many of whom are actively
engaged in research and have direct links with
industry and the professions. We incorporate
the latest research findings into our teaching,
ensuring you are engaged with a curriculum
that is current and relevant.
Business core courses
Most of our programs include a common
‘core’ of courses, which are typically studied
in the first year. There are eight core courses
covering key business and management
disciplines such as accounting, business and
society, communication and information
systems, economics, law, marketing,
statistics and management. These courses
are designed to give you a solid foundation
of business knowledge that is essential for
every profession. The core structure also
provides a high degree of flexibility, giving
you a taste of the different disciplines early on
in your degree; if you find an area that you
particularly enjoy, you may choose to transfer
between programs to focus on this speciality.
in many instances, valuable work experience
opportunities. For more information
please visit: unisa.edu.au/scholarship/
undergraduate/ug_bue.asp
EQUIS accreditation
The UniSA Business School is accredited
by EQUIS - the EFMD Quality Improvement
System. EQUIS is operated by the European
Foundation for Management Development,
recognised globally as an accreditation
body of quality in management education.
Accreditation is awarded to business
schools only after a rigorous assessment
by a panel of international academics and
business representatives. EQUIS-accredited
institutions must demonstrate high
quality in all of their activities, including
academic programs and research, resources
and student services, and connections
with the corporate world. They must
also demonstrate a high degree of
internationalisation. The UniSA Business
School first attained EQUIS accreditation in
2004, was reaccredited in 2007 and
in 2010, and is one of
just eight Australian
business schools
accredited by EQUIS.
Many of our programs are professionally
and internationally recognised and we
involve industry representatives in curriculum
development. Project-based courses, work
placements and student exchange programs
provide you with practical experience and an
Scholarships
Student Career Development
UniSA Career Hub
Graduate career profiles
The University of South Australia Business
School works closely with the Career Services
team to offer tailored career development
opportunities aimed at maximising your
employability.
UniSA Career Hub is the University’s online
database of employment opportunities,
internships, events and work placement
schemes. You will be able to customise your
own account, save your searches and build
your resume.
You will have exclusive access to business
graduates working in industry. They share
their own career advice and insights into real
life work experience. You will be able to post
questions and receive answers giving you
valuable information when planning your
graduate employment.
A dedicated website exists to connect you with
support and services for career planning and
development.
Information includes:
• Career Services
• UniSA Career Hub
• Work Placement Scheme
• Career Events
• Career Workshops
• Graduate Career Profiles
• Business Career Mentoring Program
Career services
Career Services offer career consultations,
events, advice and a comprehensive website
to provide you with resources and guidance to
make the most of your degree.
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The University of South Australia offers
a range of scholarships designed to help
fund the costs of tertiary education. Our
scholarships offer financial assistance and,
Work placement scheme
This scheme offers support to undertake
placements in addition to your coursework.
Placements are project-based and flexible to
allow you to coordinate study, work and life
commitments. You will receive a certificate
acknowledging successful completion of the
placement.
Career events
The University’s Career Services team
coordinate a range of events to connect you
with industry. These include the Employment
and Careers Expo, Volunteer and Work
Experience Fair, and International Careers Day.
Career workshops
From first to final year, workshops are available
to assist with study planning for career success,
preparing for placements and work experience,
communication in the business world and
applications for graduate positions.
Business Career Mentoring Program
Our innovative mentoring scheme pairs
students with experienced business
professionals to achieve mutually beneficial
career outcomes. The program is designed to
develop career management skills, industry
knowledge and transition into the workforce.
Students are matched with mentors based
on their shared interests and area of specialty.
This program is open to internal and external
students.
For more details visit:
unisa.edu.au/business/scd
Studying Law at the University of South Australia
The University of South Australia’s
School of Law has developed facilities
and a curriculum that provide students a
distinctive, practical and effective learning
experience for law.
A Dedicated Space on the City West Campus
At the University of South Australia, students
can appreciate a dedicated law environment.
The School of Law is based in a 1940s
heritage-listed building on City West campus
and houses classrooms, a courtyard, Moot
Court and Legal Advice Clinic.
Legal Advice Clinic
Every UniSA law student can be involved in
the School’s own, student-run Legal Advice
Clinic, located in the Law Building. Under the
supervision of a dedicated managing solicitor,
students meet with real clients to give legal
advice on issues such as car accidents,
consumer disputes and debt. Law students
work in pairs and the process they undertake
involves interviewing the client, researching
the case, discussing with the managing
solicitor and providing the client legal advice.
The Legal Advice Clinic also operates a dropin service at Port Adelaide Magistrates Court,
allowing students to give advice to local
members of the community, many of whom
are in the middle of legal disputes and in and
out of the courts.
Moot Court
Our Moot Court is a key learning facility that
helps students to experience what it is like
to be ‘at the bar’ before they step into the
legal profession. In this court-room like space
students attend tutorials or ‘moots’ where
they stand behind the bar, are presented with
a set of facts and must apply legal principles
to argue the strength of their case before a
judge (often the tutor or lecturer). As part
of a UniSA law degree students are given
the opportunity to moot from first year, with
four courses that involve mooting offered
throughout our degrees.
Small Class Sizes
At the School of Law, class sizes are small in
an attempt to encourage the personalised
and interactive learning experience that we
believe is crucial to legal education. Our
students often comment on the strong and
highly valuable relationships they are able to
build with teaching staff, many of whom are
practicing lawyers or working in industry.
Double your degree
Maximise your employment opportunities
by opting to complete a double degree. Law
affects almost every other aspect of society,
so we offer a range of double degrees with
disciplines such as business, environmental
science, engineering, arts and journalism to
complement your law degree. We have some
unique double degree combinations you
won’t find anywhere else in South Australia.
Student Exchange
Global Experience
All students at the University of South
Australia are encouraged to participate
in the Student Exchange program as part
of their degree. The Student Exchange
program is available to both undergraduate
and postgraduate students. Students gain
the opportunity to experience diverse
customs and cultures, build international
networks, all whilst improving their
language and intercultural communication
skills. As international skills are viewed
favourably by prospective employers, our
graduates will have broader employability
prospects and gain a competitive
advantage over other graduates.
UniSA students can gain a competitive edge
by joining the innovative Global Experience
program.
Some of our business programs offer the
‘International Student Exchange Program’
as an option that forms part of the degree;
and is widely encouraged in the University
of South Australia Business School. The
University has 80 partner universities in 25
countries including Europe, UK, Canada,
USA, South Korea and Japan. Exchange
programs are offered for as little as two
weeks or as long as one year. The University
also offers students funding in the form
of grants and scholarships to assist with
expenses. Travel grants and student
mobility grants valued at up to $7,500 are
available for eligible business students.
The graduate recruitment market is
competitive and employers are looking for
university graduates possessing experience
and an international perspective. The Global
Experience program can provide students
with the opportunity to gain valuable
experience, skills and knowledge aimed at
enhancing their UniSA degree.
Through the Global Experience program,
students can undertake an international
exchange, participate in peer mentoring
programs, volunteer both in Australia and
internationally, undertake an internship
and pursue language studies, in addition
to a host of other extra-curricular activities
providing students with a competitive
advantage as a UniSA graduate.
Students will also develop essential career
skills including networking, intercultural
communication and career management to
assist in launching their future careers.
For more information please visit:
unisa.edu.au/globalexperience
For more information please visit:
unisa.edu.au/exchange
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Bachelor of
Laws
SATAC code: 424461
Program code: DBLA
CRICOS code
(international students only): 060781B
ATAR (February 2013 cut-off): 90.10
UniSA Preferred Score
(guaranteed entry): 95.00
Program length: 4
Prerequisites: None
Assumed knowledge: Home campus: None
City West
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes
External study available: No
Part-time study available: Yes
TAFE credit available: No
Honours study available: Yes
Program fees: Commonwealth supported
Program fees (international
students only): A$23,880 per annum
Scholarships available: unisa.edu.au/scholarship
negotiation, legal drafting and witness
examination are built into many of the courses
in this degree. Our in-house Legal Advice
Clinic allows final year students to give legal
advice to real clients, under the supervision and
mentorship of a dedicated managing solicitor.
Who will employ me?
There are a wide range of employment
opportunities available to law graduates.
A University of South Australia law degree
prepares you for legal practice but the degree
also offers an excellent foundation for many
careers. Alternative career pathways include
public service, business, academia and working
in community based legal organisations. You
could also find yourself in a legal career as a
solicitor, barrister, judge or magistrate, registrar,
policy advisor, political advisor or alternative
dispute resolution provider. There are also
opportunities in government or in business
as an in-house lawyer. A law degree develops
solid legal knowledge and advocacy skills that
can be applied to almost any profession.
Admission to practice
Program overview
The Bachelor of Laws is the first step to a
career in legal practice. Law students at
the University of South Australia learn the
fundamental legal principles of the Australian
legal system and obtain specialised knowledge
through elective courses. By the end of your
degree you will have developed the key skills
relevant for work in the legal profession.
Our law graduates are prepared for legal practice
as practical applications of learning such as
mooting, negotiating, witness examination
and student placements in legal organisations,
are embedded within the degree. To be
admitted to legal practice, it is possible for
you to commence the Graduate Diploma in
Legal Practice concurrently during your final
year of study (subject to certain conditions).
The School of Law operates a trimester study
model. The academic year is divided into
three trimesters rather than two semesters
allowing you to complete the four-year
law degree in just three years. Prospective
students may apply to start their law degree
at the beginning of any of these trimesters.
What will I study?
Throughout your law degree, you will
learn the fundamental legal principles and
concepts that underpin the Australian legal
system. Core courses such as torts, contracts,
criminal law and constitutional law will give
you a good understanding of the basic legal
principles. You will be able to expand your
knowledge in areas of interest by undertaking
electives in modern and unique fields such
as environmental law, energy law, statutory
interpretation and human rights law.
At the University of South Australia, our aim
is to make sure you have the confidence and
the skills to be a lawyer or legal professional
when you graduate. Mooting (mock trials
in the school’s own court-like space), legal
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The University’s Bachelor of Laws degree
comprehensively covers the academic
requirements for admission to practice, as
specified by the National Law Admissions
Consultative Committee. Students seeking
admission to practice in South Australia are
required to satisfy a number of specified course
requirements within their degree, followed
by completion of an approved practical legal
training program, the Graduate Diploma in
Legal Practice (GDLP). The GDLP is offered
by The Law Society of South Australia as a
6-month or 12-month course commencing
in January and July of each year. If you are
seeking admission to practise in other Australian
jurisdictions or overseas you should apply
to the appropriate admitting authority.
Double degrees
The Bachelor of Laws can also be taken as a
double degree in the DBLD and DBLE Laws
Double Degree programs. Combine Law with
Commerce, Marketing, Human Resource
Management, Tourism and Event Management,
Psychological Science, Journalism, Arts,
Construction Management and Economics,
Civil Engineering, International Business Finance
and Trade, and International Relations.
Honours
If you have a GPA of 5.3 or above you may
be able to complete Honours in law. Honours
study develops critical analytical and research
skills that give graduates a strong advantage
in the workforce. The law Honours program is
embedded in the law degree as two courses
in the final year and includes completion of
a thesis on a law topic of your choice and
you will be supervised by a School of Law
academic. The School of Law has a high
proportion of PhD qualified staff that will
assist Honours students with their research.
Program requirements
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Contracts A
Torts A
Legal Institutions and Methods
Law, Society and Justice
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Contracts B
Torts B
Legal Research and Writing
Property Law: General
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Australian Federal Constitutional Law
Real Property Law
Jurisprudence: Theories of Law
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
Corporate Law: General
Law Elective
Administrative Law
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Law of Trusts
Principles of Equity
Corporate Law: Finance and Governance
Law Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Civil Procedure
OR Law Elective
Evidence
OR Law Elective
Professional Conduct
OR Law Elective
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Law Elective
Law Elective
Law Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Law Elective
Law Elective
Elective
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Bachelor of
Laws Double Degree (5 years)
SATAC code: 424471
Program code: DBLD
CRICOS code
(international students only): 060782A
ATAR (February 2013 cut-off): 90.15
UniSA Preferred Score
(guaranteed entry): 95.00
Program length: 5
At the University of South Australia we aim to
prepare graduates for work in their field, industry
or profession. Therefore, practical elements
are built into all our degrees. Mooting (mock
trials in the school’s own court-like space),
legal negotiation, legal drafting and witness
examination are examples within the law degree,
which help students to feel prepared, equipped
and confident as they step into the profession.
Prerequisites: None
Why do a double degree?
Assumed knowledge: None
A double degree offers you a wider perspective
into the profession of law. Double degrees
may lead graduates down non-traditional or
specialised career pathways where they provide
legal advice whilst working in another field
of expertise. For example, a double degree
with marketing may give a marketing officer
extensive knowledge in the area of intellectual
property, trademarks, and commercialisation,
providing career and development opportunities
in these areas. The oral advocacy, negotiation
and research skills gained by studying law
make double degree graduates highly
employable in a great number of fields.
Home campus: City West
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes
External study available: No*
Part-time study available: Yes
TAFE credit available: No**
Honours study available: Program fees: Yes
Commonwealth supported
Program fees (international
students only): A$23,880 per annum
Scholarships available: unisa.edu.au/scholarship
*Not in Law degree courses
**Not for Law - TAFE credit may be
offered towards other degree
Program overview
Law affects almost every aspect of society
and the University of South Australia offers
a number of double degrees combining law
with such disciplines as commerce, human
resource management, international relations,
journalism, marketing, environmental science
and psychological science. The innovatively
structured double degree allows students to
graduate with two parchments in just five years.
The law degree is taught using a slightly different
study period structure to other degrees at the
University of South Australia. Law courses
are taught in three trimesters, whilst all other
courses are taught in two semesters per year. To
ensure a clash-free timetable the School of Law
recommends that you alternate between a full
year of law courses and a full year of the courses
from your other discipline. The flexibility of the
program does allow you to study both disciplines
at the same time, however we recommend
you seek advice from the Law Senior Academic
Services Officer or Program Director upon entry
into the program should you wish to do this. The
five-year double degree may be undertaken in
four years, however students should familiarise
themselves with the requirements for admission
as a legal practitioner in South Australia.
What will I study?
A Laws double degree (five years) merges
the two degrees. Students will study the core
courses from both disciplines. Laws double
degrees (five years) are made up of 40 courses
(180 units), comprising 24 courses from the
law program and 16 courses from the other
discipline program. While a single law degree
student has a number of electives, double
degree students will have fewer (as their
second degree courses replace most of their
electives). They may, however, still be able to
undertake Honours in their final year if they
meet the entry requirements and are selected.
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Admission to practice
For double degree students who wish to pursue
their career in the legal profession, admission
to practice in South Australia requires them to
satisfy a number of specified course requirements
within their degree, followed by completion of
an approved practical legal training program,
the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).
Students seeking admission to practice in other
Australian jurisdictions or overseas should
apply to the appropriate admitting authority.
Honours
If you have a GPA of 5.3 or above you may
be able to complete Honours in law. Honours
study develops critical analytical and research
skills that give graduates a strong advantage
in the workforce. The law Honours program is
embedded in the law degree as two courses
in the final year and includes completion of
a thesis on a law topic of your choice and
you will be supervised by a School of Law
academic. The School of Law has a high
proportion of PhD qualified staff that will
assist Honours students with their research.
Double Degree Options
The following degrees may be combined with the
Bachelor of Laws in the Laws Double Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of International Relations
Bachelor of Business (International
Business, Finance and Trade)
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Management (Marketing)
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management
Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Management (Human
Resource Management)
Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Example Schedule for Bachelor of Laws,
Bachelor of Arts
Program requirements
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Discovering Language, Culture and Society
Arts Major Option
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Prescribed Elective
Arts Major
Governance and Citizenship in Australia
Arts Major Option
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Contracts A
Torts A
Legal Institutions and Methods
Law, Society and Justice
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Contracts B
Torts B
Legal Research and Writing
Property Law: General
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Arts Major Option
Arts Major Option
Arts Major
Arts Major
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Arts Major
Arts Elective
Arts Elective
Arts Elective
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Australian Federal Constitutional Law
Real Property Law
Jurisprudence: Theories of Law
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
Corporate Law: General
Principles of Equity
Law of Trusts
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Law Elective
Administrative Law
Civil Procedure
OR
Law Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Corporate Law: Finance and Governance
Law Honours Thesis 1
OR
Law Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Evidence
OR
Law Elective
Professional Conduct
OR
Law Honours Thesis 2
OR
Law Elective
Matthew Doran
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Journalism
Matthew Doran’s decision on what to study at university became clear when the UniSA law school opened during
his final year of high school and he realised he could combine his two interests of journalism and law in a double
degree. ‘The wide variety of double degree options made UniSA an extremely attractive prospect,’ he says.
The double degree has given Matthew a very well-rounded outlook on how society operates. ‘The law degree helped
me to understand policies, procedures, how businesses and governments work, and how society is regulated, while
the journalism degree helped me to understand people more.’
Matthew enjoyed the program flexibility, practical teaching methods and enthusiasm of the teaching staff. ‘They
(staff) were so passionate and knowledgeable,’ he says.
He had been considering a career in either field but his decision became clear with the offer to take up the role of
cadet journalist at ABC News in Adelaide.
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Bachelor of
Laws Double Degree (6.5 years)
SATAC code: 424481
Program code: DBLE
CRICOS code
(international students only): 060783M
ATAR (February 2013 cut-off): 93.95
UniSA Preferred Score
(guaranteed entry): 95.00
Program length: 6.5
At the University of South Australia we aim to
prepare graduates for work in their field, industry
or profession. Therefore, practical elements
are built into all our degrees. Mooting (mock
trials in the school’s own court-like space),
legal negotiation, legal drafting and witness
examination are examples within the law degree,
which help students to feel prepared, equipped
and confident as they step into the profession.
Prerequisites: SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies*
Why do a double degree?
Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 2 Physics*
A double degree offers students a wider
perspective into the profession of law. Double
degrees may lead graduates down non-traditional
or specialised career pathways where they
provide legal advice whilst working in another
field of expertise. For example, a double degree
with civil engineering may provide an engineer
extensive and specialised knowledge in the
area of environmental law. The oral advocacy,
negotiation and research skills gained by
studying law make double degree graduates
highly employable in a great number of fields.
Home campus: City West
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes
External study available: No
Part-time study available: TAFE credit available: Yes
No**
Honours study available: Program fees: No
Commonwealth supported
Program fees (international
students only): A$27,600 per annum
Scholarships available: unisa.edu.au/scholarship
*Engineering (Civil) program only
**Not for Law - TAFE credit may be
offered towards other degree
Program overview
In the engineering and construction industries
law plays a significant role. The University of
South Australia offers programs that prepare
you for careers in these areas through double
degrees that combine law with a Bachelor of
Construction Management and Economics
or with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
The innovatively structured double degree allows
you to graduate with two parchments for the
equivalent of two four-year degrees in 6.5 years.
The law degree is taught using a slightly different
study period structure to other degrees. Law
courses are taught in three trimesters, whilst
all other courses are taught in two semesters
per year. To ensure a clash-free timetable the
School of Law recommends that you alternate
between a full year of law courses and a full
year of the courses from your other discipline.
The flexibility of the program does allow you
to study both disciplines at the same time,
however we recommend you seek advice from
the Law Senior Academic Services Officer or
Program Director upon entry into the program
should you wish to do this. The 6.5-year
double degree may be undertaken in just 5.5
years, however students should familiarise
themselves with the requirements for admission
as a legal practitioner in South Australia.
What will I study?
A Laws Double Degree (6.5 years) merges the
two degrees. Students will study the core courses
from both disciplines. Laws Double Degrees
(6.5 years) are made up of 49 (construction
management) or 50 (civil engineering) courses
(225 units), mostly comprising 24 courses
from the law program and 25 (construction
management) or 26 (civil engineering) courses
from the other discipline program. Double
degree students are able to apply to undertake
Honours in their final year if they meet the
entry requirements and are selected.
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Admission to Practice
For double degree students who wish to pursue
their career in the legal profession, admission
to practice in South Australia requires them to
satisfy a number of specified course requirements
within their degree, followed by completion of
an approved practical legal training program,
the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).
Students seeking admission to practice in other
Australian jurisdictions or overseas should
apply to the appropriate admitting authority.
Honours
If you have a GPA of 5.3 or above you may
be able to complete Honours in law. Honours
study develops critical analytical and research
skills that give graduates a strong advantage
in the workforce. The law Honours program is
embedded in the law degree as two courses in the
final year and includes completion of a thesis on a
law topic of your choice and you will be supervised
by a School of Law academic. The School of Law
has a high proportion of PhD qualified staff that
will assist Honours students with their research.
Double Degree Options
The following degrees may be combined
with the Bachelor of Laws in the Laws
Double Degree (6.5 years):
Bachelor of Construction
Management and Economics
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)
Example Schedule for Bachelor of Laws,
Bachelor of CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND ECONOMICS
Program requirements
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Quantity Surveying 1
Construction 1
Construction Management 1N
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Construction Science 1
Sustainable Built Environments
Structures 1
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Contracts A
Torts A
Legal Institutions and Methods
Law, Society and Justice
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Contracts B
Torts B
Legal Research and Writing
Property Law: General
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Construction Management 2N
Construction 2N
Building Surveying Science 1
Free Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Quantity Surveying 2R
Structures 2
Construction Science 2N
Contract Administration 2
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Fundamentals of Criminal Law
Australian Federal Constitutional Law
Real Property Law
Jurisprudence: Theories of Law
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing
Corporate Law: General
Law of Trusts
Principles of Equity
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Construction and Fire Engineering 1N
Development Economics N
Building Surveying Science 2
Building Surveying Science 3
OR
Construction Management 3
OR
Quantity Surveying 3R
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Construction and Fire Engineering 2N
Civil and Commercial Construction Analysis
Development Law
Building Surveying Science 4
OR
Construction Management 4
OR
Quantity Surveying 4R
SIXTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Law Elective
Administrative Law
Civil Procedure
Law Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4)
Corporate Law: Finance and Governance
Law Honours Thesis 1
OR
Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 6)
Evidence
OR
Law Elective
Professional Conduct
OR
Law Elective
Law Honours Thesis 2
OR
Elective
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Entry requirements
For Undergraduate
Bachelor Degrees and
Associate Degrees
Applicants are required to have:
• Completed SACE;
• Completed at least 80 credits
of SACE at Stage 2 of which
60 must be Tertiary Admission
subjects (TAS) and the other
20 either TAS, Recognised
Studies or a mix of the two;
• Completed any prerequisites
for your chosen program;
• Obtained a competitive ATAR;
• Completed interstate or
overseas qualifications that
the University considers
equivalent to the SACE;
• Completed the International
Baccalaureate Diploma;
• Completed or partly completed
a recognised higher education
program at a recognised
higher education institution;
• Completed at least four Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
courses at the appropriate level;
• Qualified for Special
Entry and completed the
Special Tertiary Admissions
Test (STAT). A personal
competencies statement and/
or employment experience
may also be considered;
• Completed the University
Foundation Studies or Diploma
program.
Please note that some
programs have prerequisites.
Applicants should check all entry
requirements before applying.
For some programs, applicants
may also be required to attend
an interview or present a folio.
For more information on
entry requirements, visit
unisa.edu.au/future
UniSA Advantage Bonus
Points
UniSA Advantage is a bonus
points scheme that encourages
participation in education as
well as rewards achievement in
selected Year 12 subjects that
better prepare students for
university study. The scheme
includes two strands –
Achievement and Aspire.
Achievement bonus points
will automatically be awarded
if students score a C- or better
in Year 12 Tertiary Admission
Subjects (TAS) relevant
to their intended UniSA
program. Find out more at
unisa.edu.au/bonuspoints
Aspire bonus points are awarded
automatically to students who
Participation and Access
attend a school recognised by
UniSA offers various programs
UniSA as under represented at
and services to assist rural and/or university. Students from rural
socio-economically disadvantaged and remote areas are also eligible
students, Indigenous Australians
for automatic bonus points while
and people with a disability.
those students on School Card
For more information,
(or state equivalent), Youth
contact (08) 8302 2376 or
Allowance and/or Health
email [email protected]
Care Card or Low Income
Health Care Card and who do
not attend a recognised school,
can apply for bonus points by
downloading an application
form at unisa.edu/bonuspoints
For more information,
visit unisa.edu.au/bonuspoints.
You can also contact Future
Student Enquiries by phone
(08) 8302 2376 or email
[email protected]
Student contributions
To find out more about how
you can defer your HECSHELP student contribution or
to see if you are entitled to a
Commonwealth Government
supported place at the
University of South Australia,
please visit unisa.edu.au/fees.
The contribution that applies
depends on which courses
you choose to study and the
contribution band in which
those courses are classified
(see table below). The amount
of your student contribution
also depends on the unit value
of your courses of study (the
equivalent full-time student load
(EFTSL) value of the course).
How to apply to the University
of South Australia
Go to satac.edu.au
As per the Australian Government guidelines, the student contribution amounts for 2013 are:
Band
Fields of study
Student contribution
Band 1
Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education, clinical
psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, nursing.
$0 – $5,868
Band 2
Mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other
health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture.
$0 - $8,363
Band 3
Law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce,
dentistry, medicine, veterinary science.
$0 – $9,425
Note: These amounts are for 1 EFTSL in 2013. The student contribution amounts for 2014 will be advised by the Federal
Government in October 2013, and these will be available to view via unisa.edu.au/future/fees at that time.
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Glossary
What will you study?
Associate degree
An award for completing
a two-year (or part-time
equivalent) tertiary program.
Foundation Studies
A free, one year program with no
qualifications required for entry.
This program assists students to
develop the skills required for
successful university-level study.
Upon successful completion,
students can apply for entry
into a degree at the University
of South Australia or to enter
the second year of a UniSA
College diploma program.
Diploma
UniSA College offers three
diplomas as alternative entry to
University: the Diploma of Arts
is a two year program designed
to provide guaranteed entry
into the second year of a social
sciences or communication and
media degree at the University
of South Australia; the Diploma
of Science and Technology
is a two year program which
provides guaranteed entry into
the second year of a University
of South Australia degree in
life sciences, environmental
science, physical science, health
and exercise science, nursing
or biomedical science.
Bachelor degree
A program of three or more years
duration (or part-time equivalent).
Bachelor degree programs
provide the relevant qualifications
for many professions.
Honours
An additional year of study in a
Bachelor degree during which
students specialise in a chosen
area of study. In some cases,
Honours study can actually be
done as part of the degree.
Graduate Certificate
An award for completing a
postgraduate program of at
least six months in duration
(or part-time equivalent).
Graduate Diploma
An award for completing a
postgraduate program of at
least one year in duration
(or part-time equivalent).
Master degree
A postgraduate degree
undertaken after completion
of a Bachelor degree.
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
programs normally extend
over three years (or parttime equivalent) and involve
significant research work.
How does your
program work?
Major
A set of related courses which
comprises 36 units of study
within a Bachelor degree.
Sub-major
A set of related courses
which comprises between
19 and 35 units of study
within a Bachelor degree.
Minor
A set of related courses which
comprises up to 18 units of
study within a Bachelor degree.
Program
Award in which you are
enrolled, eg Bachelor of Arts.
Course
A component of study
within a program (previously
known as a ‘subject’).
Unit
A value assigned to a course
which measures the amount of
work involved in that course.
Full-time students normally
undertake 36 units of study per
year (18 units per semester).
General
Direct entry
Programs for which applications
are not processed through
SATAC but are made direct to the
University of South Australia.
Assumed knowledge
Some programs require
knowledge of certain
SACE Stage 2 subjects.
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 (Year 12)
subjects, or equivalent
qualifications required for
admission into the program.
Free Electives
A course chosen from any on
offer outside your study area,
provided that individual course
prerequisites are met. Free
elective courses are designed
to broaden your knowledge
and skills beyond your
professional field of study.
CRICOS code
Code identifying that a University
of South Australia program
has been registered on the
Commonwealth Register of
Institutions and Courses for
Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Division
The University of South Australia
is split into four academic
Divisions – Business; Education,
Arts and Social Sciences; Health
Sciences; and Information
Technology, Engineering and the
Environment – each offering a
range of specialised programs.
SACE
The South Australian Certificate
of Education or a recognised
equivalent qualification.
SATAC Guide
A publication that lists every
program offered by South
Australian higher education
institutions. The SATAC Guide
provides information about
the selection process, includes
instructions on how to apply
and is available online at
satac.edu.au and from
newsagents Australia-wide.
Special Entry (STAT)
Special Tertiary Admissions
Test (STAT) is an alternative
entry for people who do not
have any other qualifications
for admission to university.
ATAR (Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank)
A ranking of all students who
have completed SACE in a
particular year. The minimum
ATAR required for the previous
year is often a guide to how
well you will need to perform
to gain entry into a particular
program. ATARs can vary
from year to year and should
be used as a guide only.
UniSA Preferred
If you adjusted ATAR score
(inclusive of bonus points) is
equal, or greater than, the
published UniSA Preferred
score, if you meet the relevant
program prerequisites and
list the program as your first
preference, you are guaranteed
a place in your selected program.
Visit unisa.edu.au/preferred
UniSA Advantage
UniSA Advantage is a two-tiered
points scheme that awards Year
12 students with Achievement
and Aspire bonus points. Eligible
students will be awarded up
to a total number of 9 points
when they apply through SATAC. Bonus points are added to the
student’s aggregate and a new
UniSA ATAR is calculated. Visit
unisa.edu.au/bonuspoints
In this brochure
•Bachelor of Laws
•Bachelor of Laws Double Degree (5 years)
•Bachelor of Laws Double Degree (6.5 years)
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