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This double degree combination is a challenging educational initiative combining a Law program with an Arts program. It provides students with the theory, practical experience and transferable employability skills, including critical thinking, teamwork, communication and problem-solving, required for employment in a wide range of professions, and for further study in a variety of disciplines.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience at the on-campus Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre and through the Criminal Justice Review Project (Innocence Project).
Conflict of interest checks may apply.
Students are required to apply to the Unit Coordinator.
This course has been Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA).
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA). Registration with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) is required to practice in the profession.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
Students are required to attend classes on both campuses to complete the course.
Students are required to complete: 32 Law units, comprising of 22 Core Law units and 10 Law Elective units; plus 16 Arts units, comprising of 4 Core Arts units, an 8-unit Arts Major and a 4-unit Arts Minor.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1116 | Legal Process | 15 |
| LAW1111 | Contract Law I | 15 |
| LAW1212 | Contract Law II | 15 |
| LAW1113 | Criminal Law I | 15 |
| LAW1214 | Criminal Law II | 15 |
| LAW1117 | Torts I | 15 |
| LAW1218 | Torts II | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| LAW2102 | Property Law I | 15 |
| LAW2312 | Property Law II | 15 |
| LAW2104 * | Constitutional Law I | 15 |
| LAW2314 | Constitutional Law II | 15 |
| LAW3103 | Equity | 15 |
| LAW3107 | Law of Trusts | 15 |
| LAW2350 | Administrative Law | 15 |
| LAW3106 | Evidence | 15 |
| LAW3102 | Corporations Law | 15 |
| LAW4604 | Civil Procedure I | 15 |
| LAW4614 | Civil Procedure II | 15 |
| LAW4620 | Commercial Practice, Conveyancing and Drafting | 15 |
| LAW4625 | Statutory Interpretation | 15 |
| LAW4704 | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 10 Law Elective Unit | 150 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI1103 | Criminology | 15 |
| CRI1105 | Psychology and Criminal Justice | 15 |
| CRI3109 | International Human Rights | 15 |
| CRI3102 | Indigenous Offenders and Victims | 15 |
| LAW2600 | Terrorism and the Law | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3600 | Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice | 15 |
| LAW3602 | Community Legal Practice | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW4108 | International Law | 15 |
| LAW4130 | Innocence Project | 15 |
| LAW4206 | Advanced Criminal Law | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2106 | Intellectual Property Law | 15 |
| LAW2601 | Planning and Development Law I | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3109 | Taxation Law | 15 |
| LAW3201 | Law of Banking and Credit III | 15 |
| LAW3221 | Trade Practices, Competition and Consumer Protection Law | 15 |
| LAW3608 | Advanced Taxation Law | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW4110 | International Trade Law | 15 |
| LAW4601 | Mining and Resource Law | 15 |
| LAW4609 | Remedies | 15 |
| FBL3501 | Business Practicum | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2105 | Employment Law | 15 |
| LAW2602 | Environmental Law and Administration | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3602 | Community Legal Practice | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW4108 | International Law | 15 |
| LAW4607 | Family Law | 15 |
Note: Electives may be selected from across the above streams.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students with not more than 8 units of study left and who have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher, may be eligible to graduate with Honours. Eligible students must complete the following unit in lieu of 2 Law Elective units: | ||
| LAW4710 | Advanced Legal Research Thesis | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CCA1108 | Communications and Digital Technology | 15 |
| HMN1101 | Home and Away: Introducing the Humanities | 15 |
| HMN1102 | What is Knowledge? | 15 |
| CCA3111 | Preparation for Professional Life | 15 |
| Unit from Major | x 8 Arts Major Unit | 120 |
| Unit from Minor | x 4 Arts Minor Unit | 60 |
Note: CCA3111 is a capstone unit and is required to be completed in the final semester of study.
Note: When an Arts unit is found in two different Majors/Minors and a student wishes to complete both the Majors/Minors, the unit may be credited to one Major or Minor only, and an alternative unit must be selected with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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