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CB94 - Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts

Overview

Optional Residential School

Some units in this course require you to attend an optional Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts program provides students with dual qualifications and skills that are well regarded in both the private and public sectors.  The Bachelor of Arts provides students with a multidisciplinary education that encourages them to gain knowledge in a range of humanities and social science disciplines. Students will explore disciplines that study the way humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values. This will aid students in developing contemporary understandings both of the human condition and of how society operates. The Bachelor of Laws program will satisfy the academic requirement for admission as a legal practitioner. Law graduates are also required to undergo a period of practical legal training before admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. A law degree will provide you with the qualifications to pursue a number of careers in the field of law, including solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, judicial officer, law academic, company director, in-house counsel, diplomat and politician.

Career Information

A law degree will provide graduates with the qualifications to pursue a number of careers in the field of law, including solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, judicial officer, law academic, company director, in-house counsel, diplomat, and politician. Depending on units and majors chosen, an arts degree enables students to work in a number of careers, including advertising, arts administration, book editing, government administration and planning, communications, copywriting, desk-top publishing, editing, environmental planning and management, geography, history, journalism, librarianship, research, nature and heritage conservation, political research, psychology, teaching, welfare, writing (various), and many more.

Course Details
Duration 5 years full-time or 10 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 240
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study Each unit at this level, typically requires 144 hours of student commitment over a period of 12 weeks.
Course Type Undergraduate Double Degree
Qualification (post nominal) LLB and BArts
AQF Level Level 7: Bachelor Degree
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2025
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $16,992
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $18,288
Indicative Year - 2024
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $16,320
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $17,556
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,520
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $34,740
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $15,136
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $14,624

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 3 - 2026

Online

Term 2 - 2026

Online

Term 1 - 2026

Online

Term 3 - 2025

Online

Term 2 - 2025

Online

Term 1 - 2025

Online

Term 3 - 2024

Online

Term 2 - 2024

Online

Term 1 - 2024

Online

Term 3 - 2023

Online

Term 2 - 2023

Online

Term 1 - 2023

Online

Term 3 - 2022

Online

Term 2 - 2022

Online

Term 1 - 2022

Online

Term 3 - 2021

Online

Term 2 - 2021

Online

Term 1 - 2021

Online

Term 3 - 2020

Online

Term 2 - 2020

Online

Term 1 - 2020

Online

Term 3 - 2019

Online

Term 2 - 2019

Online

Term 1 - 2019

Online

Term 3 - 2018

Distance

Term 2 - 2018

Distance

Term 1 - 2018

Distance

Term 3 - 2017

Distance

Term 2 - 2017

Distance

Term 1 - 2017

Distance

Term 3 - 2016

Distance

Term 2 - 2016

Distance

Term 1 - 2016

Distance

Term 3 - 2015

Distance

Term 2 - 2015

Distance

Term 1 - 2015

Distance

Term 3 - 2014

Distance

Term 2 - 2014

Distance

Term 1 - 2014

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International Availability

Term 3 - 2026

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Term 2 - 2026

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Term 1 - 2026

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Term 3 - 2025

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Term 2 - 2025

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Term 1 - 2025

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Term 3 - 2024

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Term 2 - 2024

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Term 1 - 2024

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Term 3 - 2023

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Term 2 - 2023

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Term 1 - 2023

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Term 3 - 2022

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Term 2 - 2022

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Term 1 - 2022

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Term 3 - 2021

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Term 2 - 2021

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Term 1 - 2021

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Term 3 - 2020

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Term 2 - 2020

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Term 1 - 2020

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Term 3 - 2019

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Term 2 - 2019

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Term 1 - 2019

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Term 3 - 2018

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Term 2 - 2018

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Term 1 - 2018

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Term 3 - 2017

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Term 2 - 2017

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Term 1 - 2017

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Term 3 - 2016

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Term 2 - 2016

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Term 1 - 2016

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Term 3 - 2015

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Term 2 - 2015

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Term 1 - 2015

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Term 3 - 2014

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Term 2 - 2014

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Term 1 - 2014

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What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Entry scores are not available, please contact the Student Advice Team for more information.
Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: English, Queensland Year 12 or equivalent;

OP 10 or equivalent 

Assumed Knowledge
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Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards CF36 - Diploma of Arts
Exit Awards CF36 - Diploma of Arts CG98 - Bachelor of Laws CL95 - Associate Degree of Paralegal Studies CL96 - Diploma of Legal Studies
Accreditation
  • Professional Practice: Core
    Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (Queensland)

    Legal Practitioners Admissions Board of Queensland

    The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates are also required to undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.


Residential School Requirements

Optional Residential School Students studying the Community Practice or Psychology plans via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools.
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Practicum/Work Placement

- Dependent on courses selecting, students studying the Community Practice plan may be required to undertake compulsory Work Based Learning.

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2024 10
2023 13
2022 19
2021 21
2020 17
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

  • Complying with with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Demonstrating honesty and integrity in the academic, humanities and social science and legal context.
  • Maintaining strict client confidentiality if accepted for a work placement with a law firm.
Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

  • Reflecting on personal behaviours appropriate for various humanities and social science experiences and responding positively and professionally.
  • Processing constructive feedback or criticism from a supervisor/lecturer and responding with appropriate behaviour.
  • Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations.
  • Demonstrating respectful and courteous behaviour in your dealing with colleagues and staff at the University and with clients and support staff if involved in a work placement.
  • Approaching difficult situations with diplomacy and professionalism.
  • Successfully processing and coping with your own emotions and behaviour when faced with challenging and confronting individuals and/or cases in the professional environment.
Legal Compliance

Examples are:

  • Complying with the policies and practices of professional organisations which regulate such issues as copyright, plagiarism, liable and fair use laws in relation to humanities and social science disciplines.
  • Complying with the requirements for student registration with the Law Society or Bar Association in your state or territory.
  • Maintaining a reputation as a fit and proper person for registration as a solicitor or barrister in accordance with the rules for admission in your state or territory.
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

  • Verbally communicating in the English language with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
  • Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
  • Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group, professional context or workplace.
  • Using legal language that is courteous, professional and appropriate to the context of the individual or group.
  • Establishing rapport with clients in the delivery of Law practice and respond appropriately to clients, supervisors and other professionals.
  • Using your nominated humanities and social science disciplines to communicate with an audience both inside and outside the university.
  • Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
  • Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as during professional placement.
  • Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation, and referencing to the required academic standards and conventions.
  • Expressing the required information in a logical and legible report or other written format that clearly communicates the intended message, and doing so in a timely manner that meets professional standards.
  • Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets humanities and social science practice and/or legal and professional practice requirements.
  • Expressing complex and detailed legal information and knowledge into logical, legible and coherent legal documents that meet professional standards and clearly communicates the required content or message.
  • Using sufficient computer knowledge and skills to engage in the online learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums and/or accessing, reading and responding to emails.
  • Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
  • Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

  • Conceptualising and using appropriate humanities and social science and legal knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
  • Applying theoretical and other relevant knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in humanities and social science and/or legal practice.
  • Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
  • Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in humanities and social science projects and practices.
  • Producing accurate, concise and clear humanities and social science documentation.
  • Demonstrating active listening skills while on work placement.
  • Competently and accurately receiving communication from another person and processing that legal and/or client information and circumstances, and be able to repeat those communication messages with precision.
  • Paraphrasing and summarising received verbal communication effectively.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of complex commercial transactions that involve numeracy skills.
  • Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve a range of legal matters that involve (but are not limited to) damages, compensation, interest and other monetary payments in litigation.
Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

  • Engaging in active listening in a client interview, reacting and responding appropriately to information provided by a client, and providing legal advice verbally.
  • Responding verbally in an appropriate manner to a judge’s questions and the submissions of opponents in live mock court hearings.
  • Engaging in active listening and reacting and responding appropriately during live negotiations with an opponent.
Relational Skills

Examples are:

  • Development of active listening skills to facilitate effective communication, avoid miscommunication and arrive at accurate conclusions.
  • Patience and avoiding or diffusing interpersonal conflict.
  • Trustworthiness and confidentiality.
  • Approachability and warmth to facilitate communication and encourage innovation and mutual cooperation.
Reflective Skills

Examples are:

  • Reflecting on topics taught during the course.
  • Reflecting on personal situations that may be difficult and sensitive.
  • Identifying when an issue or circumstance arises that could affect your objectivity or professional judgement, and be able to take an appropriate course of action.
  • Identifying when your own experiences may potentially negatively influence your objectivity or professional judgement.
  • Development of an 'active, dynamic action-based and ethical set of skills, placed in real time and dealing with real, complex and difficult situations' (Moon, J. (1999), Reflection in Learning and Professional Development: Theory and Practice, Kogan Page, London).
  • Implement a six step process: read, ask, watch, feel, talk and think. (see Neil Thomson, People Skills, Palgrave MacMillan 2015).
  • Enhancing the ability to mirror, paraphrase and restate feelings, emotions and words of others to fully understand the communication.
Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

  • Reading and comprehension of vast amounts of text and oral information as the basis of formal decision making.
  • Breaking down information into a context that can be understood within a team.
  • Managing lengthy complex meetings.
  • Planning time and workload effectively including the ability to self-manage competing commitments and take responsibility for own wellbeing.
  • Responding to assessment tasks under time pressure and/or invigilated or exam conditions as required by the accrediting authorities.
  • Responding in an efficient, effective and professional manner to deadlines and urgent tasks set by legal practitioners, line managers, or tutors in work-integrated learning contexts.
Interpersonal Engagement

Examples are:

  • Actively listening to others with the purpose of gathering information and engaging with the speaker.
  • Being a dependable person that can be relied upon in any given situation.
  • Having emotional intelligence to understand the needs and feelings of others.
  • Being an effective leader using interpersonal skills to make decisions.
  • Having the ability to work in a team.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities

Examples are:

  • Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
  • Accessing a computer for your studies, and possessing sufficient computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums or responding to emails.
  • Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
  • Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.
  • Students must have reliable access to both the Internet and to a computer capable of internet-based video conferencing, e.g. Zoom. under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Law - http://nexus.cqu.edu.au/programChange/editProgramChange_viewOnly/96999?display=reportView
  • 2. Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.
  • 3. Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically and assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues.
  • 4. Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively.
  • 5. Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
  • 6. Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
  • 7. Communicate cogent arguments and/ or research result in appropriate oral and written formats and media.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Geography and Environmental Studies Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Law - http://nexus.cqu.edu.au/programChange/editProgramChange_viewOnly/96999?display=reportView
  • 2. Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.
  • 3. Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically and assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues.
  • 4. Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively.
  • 5. Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
  • 6. Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
  • 7. Communicate cogent arguments and/ or research result in appropriate oral and written formats and media.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
History Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Law - http://nexus.cqu.edu.au/programChange/editProgramChange_viewOnly/96999?display=reportView
  • 2. Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.
  • 3. Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically and assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues.
  • 4. Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively.
  • 5. Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
  • 6. Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
  • 7. Communicate cogent arguments and/ or research result in appropriate oral and written formats and media.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Liberal Arts Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Law - http://nexus.cqu.edu.au/programChange/editProgramChange_viewOnly/96999?display=reportView
  • 2. Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.
  • 3. Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically and assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues.
  • 4. Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively.
  • 5. Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
  • 6. Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
  • 7. Communicate cogent arguments and/ or research result in appropriate oral and written formats and media.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Literary and Cultural Studies Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Law - http://nexus.cqu.edu.au/programChange/editProgramChange_viewOnly/96999?display=reportView
  • 2. Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.
  • 3. Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically and assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues.
  • 4. Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively.
  • 5. Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
  • 6. Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
  • 7. Communicate cogent arguments and/ or research result in appropriate oral and written formats and media.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Sociology Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Law - http://nexus.cqu.edu.au/programChange/editProgramChange_viewOnly/96999?display=reportView
  • 2. Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.
  • 3. Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically and assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues.
  • 4. Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively.
  • 5. Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
  • 6. Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
  • 7. Communicate cogent arguments and/ or research result in appropriate oral and written formats and media.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner
Writing Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Law - http://nexus.cqu.edu.au/programChange/editProgramChange_viewOnly/96999?display=reportView
  • 2. Analyse and explain a coherent body of disciplinary knowledge (depending on the plans selected in the BA), in cogent arguments and from selected disciplinary perspectives, the way that humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values.
  • 3. Identify discipline relevant problems, analyse and critically and assess the critical debates surrounding them, evaluate possible solutions, adapt the knowledge gained, and apply this to relevant and/or contemporary issues.
  • 4. Research, find, retrieve, sort, test and deploy evidence, data and information effectively.
  • 5. Learn and work independently and collaboratively and reflect upon feedback to identify and enact self improvements.
  • 6. Identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts.
  • 7. Communicate cogent arguments and/ or research result in appropriate oral and written formats and media.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies draws upon a diverse range of disciplines including history, literature, anthropology, philosophy, politics, education and sociology. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of Australia's Indigenous past, the major issues faced by Indigenous people today, and what all this means for Australia's future. In so doing, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies promotes respect for Indigenous cultures, encourages responsible custodianship of the land, enhances community spirit and advances reconciliation. Students who complete an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies plan often go on to enjoy careers in such areas as education, government, health care, social work or community development. 

Level 1

Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
INDG11006 Education and Learning: Colonisation and Decolonisation in the Cultural Interface
INDG11013 First Nation and Non-Indigenous History: The Interface
INDG11014 Family History and Australian Identity

Advanced 

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
INDG19015 Aboriginal Cultures and Country
INDG19016 Contemporary Indigenous Issues
INDG19017 Political Philosophy and Indigenous Perspectives
INDG19018 Indigenous Australians and Popular Culture

2 electives

 

In addition to the above courses, students must undertake 2 electives selected from the Arts majors in the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degree.  

Geography and Environmental Studies Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Geography and Environmental Studies major offers a diverse set of courses that range from a more traditional liberal studies focus to courses that concentrate on developing industry-specific knowledge and ksills. Geography is a broadly based, integrative discipline where courses may have humanities, social science or natural science foci, or some combination of these approaches.  This major includes Environmental Gography courses becasue Geopgraphy discipline also deals with environmental issues that are more contempoary in nature and are aimed at improving our ability to manage the environment more effectively.  Geography students will develop a unique set of knowledge and skills that re not only useful in a wide range of careers, but can play important roles in helping students to make sense of the world around them, including current events and future trends.

 

Students wishing to complete a Geography and Environmental Studies major are required to complete eight courses (two of the three level 1 courses plus six advanced level courses) from those listed.  Students studying to be a Geography teacher as part of an education degree will choose courses as per the advice given as part of the structure of those programs.  Students from all other programs are welcome to enrol in any course in the major provided they meet the pre-requisite for that course. Students who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with a program advisor.  Geography staff can also advise students about their choice of courses for various career interests.

Level 1

Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
GEOG11023 Physical Geography of Australia
GEOG11024 Conservation in Australia
GEOH11001 Introduction to Human Geography

Advanced

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
EVST19007 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
EVST19008 Development and Environmental Policy
EVST19020 Environmental Management Systems
EVST19022 Climate Change: Risk and Assessments
GEOG19021 Geographic Information Systems
GEOG19029 Applied Demography
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

History is both a body of knowledge and a method of inquiry, a way of understanding ourselves and the world around us.  It strives to comprhend complex processes of continuity and change and provides insights into how the past influences the present and the future. Historians draw on the largest storehouse of information that exists about how human beings actually behave: the past. Doing History, students learn to identify, evaluate and interpret evidence, make informed judgements about its signifance, debate their findings and clearly and cogently communicate their informed opinions, all while studying a subject they enjoy!

 

Students wishing to complete a History major are required to complete eight courses (normally two level 1 and 6 advanced) from those listed. Those studying to be History teachers as part of an education program will choose courses form the major as per the advice given as part of the structure of those programs. Students from all other programs are welcome to enrol in any course in the major provided they meet the pre-requisite for that course. Those who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with the Program Advisor.

Level 1

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HIST11037 Dawn of Humanity: An Introduction to World History
HIST11038 The Modern World Emerges: An Overview

Advanced

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
HIST19029 Modern Japan
HIST19032 War and Australian Society
HIST19031 Australia on the World Stage: History and Politics
HIST19038 20th Century: Crucible of the Modern World
HIST19035 Modern South East Asia
EVST19015 Australian Environmental History

Liberal Arts Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Liberal Arts provides students with an opportunity to design their own major by selected 48 units of credit normally including no less than six advanced level courses from the Arts majors available in the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degree.  This will allow students the flexibility to pursue a study stream that suits their interests.  Students must meet the usual pre and co-requisites for courses.  Please note that the courses selected must be from the Arts majors in the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degree.  Courses selected for the Liberal Arts major may not be selected from any other major or minor.

Literary and Cultural Studies Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Literary and Cultural Studies major brings together two distinct but complementary disciplinary approaches: literary studies where literature is read for its own sake and for the values it reveals in stores, poems and plays about our lived and imaginary experiences; and cultural studies where ideas and concepts derived from a broad study of culture are explored through a variety of texts including, film, media, television, advertising and the like. Both disciplines examine the assumptions used to support the way that meaning is made across a range of texts and in a variety of contexts.

 

Literary Studies students will be able to demonstrate advanced reading and writing skills; to apply critical thinkning and advanced modes of textual analysis to a broad range of texts, gencres and media; to connunicate using cogent, discipline-based and context-relevant research; and to participate, both self-relexively and ethically, in discipline critical debates.

 

Students wishing to complete a Literary Studes major are required to complete eight courses (normally two level 1 and siz advanced) from those listed.  Students studying to be English teachers as part of an education degree need to consult the advice given to  students studying for these progrms BEFORE they choose their 'English' courses. Students from all other programs are welcome to enrol in any course in the major provided they meet the pre-requisite for that course. Students who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with the Program Advisor.

Level 1

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
LITR11055 Popular Genres
LITR11043 The Short Story

Advanced

Available units
Students must complete 6 from the following units:
COMM12023 Screen Studies
CULT19013 Sexualities and Representation
CULT19015 Explorations in the Gothic
LITR19047 Science Fiction and Film
LITR19049 Romantic and Contemporary Poetry
LITR19051 Literary Theory
LITR19052 The Modern Novel
LITR19053 North American Fiction and Film
LITR19056 Shakespeare Today
LITR19057 Contemporary Australian Literature
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Note

Students interested in pursuing honours in Sociology need to complete the following courses.

  • SOCL11055
  • SOCL11056
  • SOCL19064
  • SOCL19069

Sociology is a social science that uses various empirical and critically analytic techniques to develop an understanding of human social activity. Sociology is the study of socal life in all its forms including political economy, criminality, deviance, the environment, health and medicine, tourism, rurality, Indigenous issues, gender, consumption, leisure and social ecology.  Sociology helps us understand how we came to be who we are by placing individulaity in a social context. Sociology is multi-disciplinary. Sociology helps prepare graduates to creat a role for themselves in the globalised, multicultural world of the twenty-first century. Students wishing to complete a Sociology major are required to complete the eight courses (two level 1 and six advanced) listed below.

Level 1

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
SOCL11055 Sociology of Australian Society
SOCL11056 Australian Identity

Advanced

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
SOCL19060 Human Ecology
SOCL19061 Movements, Cults and Social Change
SOCL19064 Understanding Social Life
SOCL19069 Social Research Methods
SOCL19072 Criminality, Deviance and Social Control
SOCL19081 The Body Sexuality and Society
Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Writing across a range of genres requires understanding and appreciation of established and emerging writing techniques and an ability to apply different writing strateegies depending on audience, prurpose, and genre context.  Students undertaking a Writing major will be exposed to the divergent genres of media and literary/creative writing, and will be required to explore different writing styles through critique and review.  Students will learn to identify the differing requirements of media and creative writing, and will develop writing skills that will enable them to apply different techniques as required for different writing purposes.  Upon completion of this major, students will be able to write, as a minimum, effective media releases, new stories, feature articles, blogs, and pieces for social media, and will also be able to exercise creativity through more diverse forms such as poetry, literary prose, creative non-fiction, and experimental writing.

 

Students are required to complete two level one and six advanced level courses as detailed.

Level 1

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
WRIT11023 Beginning Creative Writing
Available units
Students must complete 1 from the following units:
COMM11007 Media Writing
JOUR11005 Introduction to Journalism

Advanced

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
WRIT11025 Creative Nonfiction
WRIT12010 Creative Writing: Adventures in Craft
JOUR12010 Feature Writing
WRIT13013 Writing Project
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
MMST11010 Illustration and Visualisation
COMM12030 Desktop Publishing
FAHE13002 Special Project
LITR19049 Romantic and Contemporary Poetry
LITR19052 The Modern Novel

NOTE

Students wishing to complete WRIT13013 Writing Project are required to have completed at least WRIT11023, COMM11007 OR JOUR11005, WRIT11025, WRIT12010 and JOUR12010

 

 

Students will be able to undertake a creative writing project (WRIT13013) in terms 1 and 2, but those undertaking a media/professional writing project will only be able to do so in term 1.

 

Students who select MMST11010 in the writing plan need to remember that in the Bachelor of Arts students can only take 10 level 1 courses.

More Details

Study Schedule 

For students commencing in Term 3: due to unit availability, students may only be able to complete a part-time study load of two units in Term 3 in their first year/term.  However, students can then increase their study load to up to four units from Term 1 of the following year onwards.

A recommended study schedule for this course can be obtained from your Student Advisor (Courses and Careers) by contacting 13 27 86.

Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in four units per term and part-time students usually enrol in two units per term. 

Students are not permitted to enrol in more than four units per term and must not complete their course in less than three academic years. 

For Course Planners please refer to the following website: https://www.cqu.edu.au/study/future-students/your-journey/enrol/course-planners

Please note: Students must also check to see when and where a unit is offered before enrolling. See the unit availability section in this handbook for details. 

Computing Requirements 

As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums and groupwork, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing, including a working microphone and video camera, for online classes and assessments. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework. 

Credit Transfer & Exemptions

Credit will not be granted towards the CQUniversity Bachelor of Laws course for law units studied at this or other institutions that are not part of an accredited law degree course. In order for students to receive professional accreditation upon completion of the course, all law units must meet the content requirements of the accrediting bodies as specified by legislation. Law units completed outside of a law degree course will not meet these requirements. Even where law units have addressed content similar to that in the CQUniversity Bachelor of Laws course, the assessment will be different in focus to that required in a law degree. 

Students who have completed a law unit at an accredited Australian Law School, for which there is no equivalent law unit at CQUniversity, may at the discretion of the Head of Course, be granted credit for an unspecified law elective in the Bachelor of Law degree. The maximum allowable credit will not exceed four unspecified elective units. 

Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.

Practising as a Solicitor in Australia

Queensland

To practise as a solicitor in Queensland, you must first complete an approved law degree such as the CQUniversity Bachelor of Laws. Graduates wishing to be admitted as a solicitor must also undertake additional legal training through either successful completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course, or by serving as a Supervised Trainee.

Upon completion of the above, you can apply for admission as a Lawyer to the Roll of Lawyers in Queensland, providing you are able to satisfy the Admission Board and the Supreme Court of your fitness to practise. You can apply for a Practising Certificate through the Queensland Law Society. 

Graduates admitted to practise in Queensland may apply for recognition of their practising certificate throughout the States and Territories due to mutual recognition principles. 

For more detailed information on admission, please refer to the following websites: 

Legal Practitioners Admissions Board: http://www.qls.com.au/Legal-Practitioners-Admissions-Board

Queensland Law Society: http://www.qls.com.au/

The Bar Association of Queensland: http://www.qldbar.asn.au/

For admission in other States and Territories, please refer to the following websites:

New South Wales

Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB): https://www.lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au/

Law Society of NSW: https://www.lawsociety.com.au/

NSW Bar Association: https://nswbar.asn.au/

Victoria 

Victoria Legal Admissions Board: https://www.lawadmissions.vic.gov.au/

Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner: https://lsbc.vic.gov.au/

Law Institute of Victoria: https://www.liv.asn.au/

Victorian Bar: https://www.vicbar.com.au/

Western Australia

Legal Practice Board of Western Australia: https://www.lpbwa.org.au/

Law Society of Western Australia: https://lawsocietywa.asn.au/

Western Australian Bar Association: https;//wabar.asn.au/

South Australia

Law Society of South Australia: http://www.lawsocietysa.asn.au/

South Australian Bar Association: https://sabar.org.au/

Tasmania

The Supreme Court of Tasmania: https://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/practitioners/admission/ 

Law Society of Tasmania: https://www.lst.org.au/

Tasmanian Bar Association: https://tasbar.com.au/

Australian Capital Territory 

The Supreme Court of the ACT website: https://www.courts.act.gov.au/supreme

ACT Law Society: https://www.actlawsociety.asn.au/

ACT Bar Association: https://www.actbar.com.au/

Northern Territory

The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory: https://supremecourt.nt.gov.au/

Law Society Northern Territory website: http://www.lawsocietynt.asn.au/ 

Northern Territory Bar Association: https://ntbar.asn.au/

 

Complete one Arts Major which can be selected from:

  • Creative Writing 

  • English and Cultural Studies

  • Geography 

  • History and Politics

  • Journalism 

  • Liberal Arts 

  • Public Relations 

  • Theatre Studies 

  • Visual Arts 

  • Pathway to Teaching (Early Childhood) 

  • Pathway to Teaching (Primary) 

 

Complete one Arts minor which can be selected from:

  • First Nations Studies 

  • Digital Storytelling 

  • Discovering Theatre 

  • Environmental Management 

  • Essential Geography 

  • Liberal Arts 

  • Literary Studies

  • Strategic Communication 

  • Visual Art Practices 

  • Working with the media 

  • World History 

  • Writing Stories