Bachelor of Arts

115710 - Bachelor of Arts

Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

117621 - Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

Bachelor of Laws

118610 - Bachelor of Laws

BACHELOR OF ARTS - BACHELOR OF LAWS

Core Subjects Level 4

Core Subjects Level 2

List 2

Online Majors

JCU Townsville Majors

JCU Cairns Majors

PLUS - Select an Arts major relevant to your location

PLUS - Select 3 credit points from specified subjects from List 1

Select 6 credit points of any level 2 and 3 Humanities, Arts and Social Science subjects

PLUS - Select 12 credit points of subjects from List 2

OPTIONS

Select LA1027 or LA1022 or LA1903

Core Subjects Level 1

Core Subjects Level 3

List 1

Structure

The Psychology Studies major is not an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence.

The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) & Chief Justice. To be eligible for admission as a solicitor in Queensland, an applicant must have completed approved law qualifications (this degree satisfies that requirement), have undertaken approved practical legal training via a practical legal training course or Supervised Traineeship at a firm, and be able to satisfy the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and the Supreme Court of Queensland of their fitness to practise. The same requirements apply to those intending to practice as a barrister but, to obtain a barrister's practising certificate applicants must also pass the Bar Exams and complete the Bar Practice Course after being admitted as a lawyer, followed by one year of mentoring and supervision. 

Demonstrate capacity for reflection, planning, ethical decision-making and interdisciplinary team work in diverse contexts of community engagement, professional work and/or scholarship

Demonstrate an understanding of principles and values of justice and of ethical practice in lawyers’ roles

Integrate knowledge of the diversity of cultures and peoples, their differences and commonalities, especially with respect to Indigenous cultures and peoples

Present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas, through proficiency in written and spoken English language and numeracy, appropriate to their audience and in a range of modes and media

Demonstrate an understanding of the broader contexts within which legal issues arise

Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas for legal and non-legal audiences both orally and in writing

Learn and work independently, reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development.

Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of at least one discipline of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Apply critical thinking, independent judgement, intercultural sensitivity, and national, regional and global perspectives, to identify and solve problems in at least one discipline of the Arts, Languages or Social Sciences

Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts

Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to identify, research, analyse, evaluate, consolidate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues

Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community

Review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise information, claims, and evidence

Reflect on current skills and knowledge to identify opportunities for lifelong learning and career development.

Identify and articulate legal issues and apply legal reasoning and research, critical analysis and creative thought, judgement and intellectual independence to generate appropriate responses to legal issues and to identify and solve legal problems

Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement and with due consideration of ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts, appropriate approaches to ethical decision-making, professional responsibility and professional judgement in planning, problem solving and decision-making in professional practice and/or scholarship

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Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-arts-bachelor-of-laws-inherent-requirements'>Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws</a>.

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability'>Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-arts-bachelor-of-laws-inherent-requirements'>Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws</a>.

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability'>Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

A student who has previously graduated with either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Laws shall not be admitted to the joint degree.

A student who has previously graduated with either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Laws shall not be admitted to the joint degree. Offerings: All

English (Units 3/4,C) Offerings: All

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii'>Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of ”Band 2” – <a href='https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii'>Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

60210 - Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Laws