The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts course 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 course 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.
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.
Duration | 5 years full-time or 10 years part-time |
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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 | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Double Degree |
Qualification (post nominal) | LLB and BArts |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Prerequisites: English, Queensland Year 12 or equivalent;
OP 10 or equivalent
Interim Awards | CF36 - Diploma of Arts |
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Exit Awards | CF36 - Diploma of Arts CG98 - Bachelor of Laws CL95 - Associate Degree of Paralegal Studies CL96 - Diploma of Legal Studies |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
- CQUniversity discipline of law has fully mapped its curriculum to include experiential learning opportunities in numerous subjects. These opportunities focus on skills development and include: • Simulations - moots, branching simulations, role plays • Drafting - legal documents • Client interviewing exercises • Developing legal apps • Emerging Clinical courses - embedded within individual units, as digitally badged experiences, probono community service opportunities and work placements. |
- A memorandum of understanding has been signed between CQUniversity and the Central Queensland Community Legal Centre Inc (CQCLC). The CQCLC is a community-based, government funded organisation which provides free legal advice and minor assistance to members of the community who may not otherwise be able to access or afford such assistance. The initiative involves the introduction into the CQCLC of CQU law student probono volunteers, both in person and online, supervised by CQU staff with the intention of expanding the course into distance advice if the initial trial is satisfactory. It is intended that all CQUniversity law students will be involved with this course. Should this initiative prove successful it will be rolled out to further rural and regional community legal centres. |
- CQUniversity is also entering into a Work Experience Placement Program at the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The CQUniversity law discipline also has six practitioner mentors who look after students in different regions. These experienced practitioners sit outside of individual subjects, offering support, advice, court visits etc for students of different years across the curriculum. The mentors are to be located in: • Cairns • Townsville • Mackay • Rockhampton • Bundaberg • Noosa Finally some CQUniversity law subjects have assessments which involve optional physical placements in legal firms, with barristers and in government legal agencies. The reason these work placements are optional is that the majority of the student body studies part-time online. Placements need to match the flexibility requirements of students. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 10 |
2023 | 13 |
2022 | 19 |
2021 | 21 |
2020 | 17 |
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.
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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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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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 |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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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 |
Number of units: 24 | Total credit points: 144 |
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Compulsory Law Units
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 5 from the following units: | ||
LAWS12062 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | |
LAWS13011 | Family Law | |
LAWS13012 | Succession | |
LAWS13014 | Revenue Law | |
LAWS12059 | Conveyancing | |
LAWS13015 | Principles of Commercial Law | |
LAWS12063 | Legal Drafting | |
LAWS11058 | Advanced Criminal Law | |
LAWS12068 | Innovation and Intellectual Property Law | |
LAWS13019 | Legal Automation | |
LAWS12069 | e-Law | |
LAWS13018 | Australian Consumer Law | |
LAWS12067 | Environmental Law | |
LAWS12071 | Australian Employment Law | |
LAWS12070 | Public International Law |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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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
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Students must complete the following compulsory 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 | ||
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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 | |
SOWK14004 | Reconciliation in the Workplace and Community |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The Geography and Environmental Studies major offers a diverse set of units that range from a more traditional liberal studies focus to units that concentrate on developing industry-specific knowledge and skills. Geography is a broadly based, integrative discipline where units may have humanities, social science or natural science foci, or some combination of these approaches. This major includes Environmental Geography units because Geography discipline also deals with environmental issues that are more contemporary 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 units (two of the three level 1 units plus six advanced level units) from those listed. Students studying to be a Geography teacher as part of an education degree will choose units as per the advice given as part of the structure of those courses. Students from all other courses are welcome to enrol in any unit in the major provided they meet the pre-requisite for that unit. Students who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with a course advisor. Geography staff can also advise students about their choice of units for various career interests.
Level 1
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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 | ||
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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 |
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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 units (normally two level 1 and 6 advanced) from those listed. Those studying to be History teachers as part of an education course will choose units from the major as per the advice given as part of the structure of those courses. Students from all other courses are welcome to enrol in any unit in the major provided they meet the pre-requisite for that unit. Those who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with the Course Advisor.
Level 1
Available units | ||
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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 | ||
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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 |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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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 units 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 units. Please note that the units selected must be from the Arts majors in the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts degree. Units selected for the Liberal Arts major may not be selected from any other major or minor.
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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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 thinking and advanced modes of textual analysis to a broad range of texts, genres and media; to communicate using cogent, discipline-based and context-relevant research; and to participate, both self-reflexively and ethically, in discipline critical debates.
Students wishing to complete a Literary Studies major are required to complete eight units (normally two level 1 and six 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 courses BEFORE they choose their 'English' units. Students from all other courses are welcome to enrol in any unit in the major provided they meet the pre-requisite for that unit. Students who wish to include a research topic as part of their study should consult with the Course Advisor.
Level 1
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
LITR11055 | Popular Genres | |
LITR11043 | The Short Story |
Advanced
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 6 from the following units: | ||
CULT19015 | Explorations in the Gothic | |
LITR19049 | Romantic and Contemporary Poetry | |
LITR19051 | Literary Theory | |
LITR19052 | The Modern Novel | |
LITR19056 | Shakespeare Today | |
LITR19057 | Contemporary Australian Literature |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Note
Students interested in pursuing honours in Sociology need to complete the following units.
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 social 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 individuality in a social context. Sociology is multi-disciplinary. Sociology helps prepare graduates to create 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 units (two level 1 and six advanced) listed below.
Level 1
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
SOCL11055 | Sociology of Australian Society | |
SOCL11056 | Australian Identity |
Advanced
Available units | ||
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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 |
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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 units as detailed.
Level 1
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
WRIT11023 | Beginning Creative Writing |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
COMM11007 | Media Writing | |
JOUR11005 | Introduction to Journalism |
Advanced
Available units | ||
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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 |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
WRIT11025 | Creative Nonfiction | |
WRIT12010 | Creative Writing: Adventures in Craft | |
JOUR12010 | Feature Writing | |
WRIT13013 | Writing Project |
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 units.
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