Overview

Murdoch offers combined degrees which combine Law and another bachelor degree in an integrated course of study. This allows students seeking a Law degree to gain a range of opportunities for the study of disciplines other than law which are greater than those for students within the Law degree studied … For more content click the Read More button below. HonoursAward of Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB(Hons)): Students must apply for entry into Honours immediately prior to commencing their final 24 points of their law studies. The award of Honours is available on the basis of distinguished achievement across the Honours year. The required units for Honours are LLB580 (Honours thesis in Law) and LLB582 (Legal Research Methods for Honours and Masters). The student’s Honours Program must include any remaining required units for law (such as LLB450 (Civil Procedure), LLB452 (Corporations Law) and LLB468 (Ethics an Professional Responsibility). If a student does not have three required units to complete as part of their Honours program, then the Program can include any law specific electives. Students should seek advice and further information from the Chair of the Law School’s Honours Committee or the Law School Office. Exit Award only.   

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Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

CLOs 1 - 9 refer to B1395 Bachelor of Laws.
Demonstrate an understanding of a coherent body of knowledge that includes:
a) the Australian legal system and its place in the global context, fundamental areas of legal knowledge, and underlying principles and concepts,
b) knowledge of legal research tools,
c) the broader contexts within which legal issues arise,
d) the framework of principles and theories within which the law develops, and
e) practical and ethical aspects of lawyers' roles.

2.

Identify research, evaluate, synthesise and compare relevant factual, legal and policy issues.

3.

Identify and articulate legal issues and apply legal research and reasoning to generate appropriate responses to legal issues.

4.

Engage in critical analysis and make a reasoned choice amongst alternatives.

5.

Think creatively in approaching legal issues and generating appropriate responses.

6.

Communicate in ways that are effective, clear, precise, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences.

7.

Learn and work independently and collaboratively.

8.

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

9.

Recognise, reflect upon, and a developing ability to respond to, ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts.

10.

CLOs 10  - 18 refer to B1399 Bachelor of Science (Environmental and Conservation Sciences).
Integrate and apply a coherent body of theoretical and practical knowledge, including underlying concepts and principles, in one or more of the environmental and conservation sciences.

11.

Explain the methods of environmental and conservation sciences involved in developing scientific knowledge about biotic, abiotic and social processes and marine and/or terrestrial ecosystems.

12.

Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field studies by selecting and applying methods, techniques and tools, as appropriate to one or more of the environmental and conservation sciences.

13.

Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of sources. 

14.

Organise, analyse and interpret scientific data using qualitative, mathematical, statistical, spatial or technological skills. 

15.

Convey scientific ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills.

16.

Identify and solve unexpected and complex problems, including anthropogenic impacts, by integrating multidisciplinary scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and well-developed judgement.

17.

Work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts, individually and in collaboration with others, by applying knowledge of regulatory requirements, ethical principles and cultural frameworks.

18.

Reflect on current skills, knowledge, attitudes, and performance and on professional needs to achieve lifelong learning.

19.

CLOs 19 - 25 refer to Bachelor of Science (Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences).

Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts of at least one scientific discipline.

20.

Demonstrate broad understanding of the methods of science, including the processes involved in developing scientific knowledge.

21.

Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate scientific information from a range of sources.

22.

Demonstrate well-developed experimental and technical skills by performing and analysing the outcomes of scientific laboratory investigations.

23.

Convey scientific ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills.

24.

Identify, analyse and generate solutions to unpredictable or complex problems by applying scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and well-developed judgment. 

25.

Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct as a member of the scientific community.

Structure
120 credit points

Course Core87 credit points

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation
Accrediting bodies