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.

Contacts

Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
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 - 15 refer to B1342 Bachelor of Communication.

Gather and analyse media and communication research and practice in local, regional, international and global contexts.

11.

Synthesise theoretical perspectives of media and communications issues and apply to changing dynamics in the field.

12.

Demonstrate ethical thinking in interpersonal, social and professional contexts.

13.

Demonstrate relevant critical, professional and technical skills using traditional and digital media for employment in the relevant discipline.

14.

Demonstrate cognitive flexibility by applying creative, technical and critical thinking skills to address complex communication and media issues.

15.

Communicate and engage with a range of audiences, stakeholders and publics through media and communication platforms using voice, text, sound and image.

Structure
120 credit points

Spine9 credit points
Course Core87 credit points
Major - Communication24 credit points

Alternative exits

Students may exit with either a B1395 Bachelor of Laws or a  B1342 Bachelor of Communication provided they have met the complete requirements for these courses.

Professional outcomes

Professional recognition
Professional accreditation
Accrediting bodies