The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business is a multidisciplinary qualification designed to enable you to gain entry into the legal profession combined with business knowledge and skills. During your legal studies you will learn about legal procedures and key legislation and develop skills necessary to identify, analyse and evaluate facts in relation to legal frameworks. The core areas of the law degree match those required for admission to the legal profession including statutory interpretation, criminal law and procedure, contracts, torts, constitutional law, equity, administrative law, property, company law, evidence, professional responsibility and civil procedure. During your business studies you may major in accounting, financial planning, human resource management, management, marketing, property or social innovation. Choosing to study this double degree will put you on the cutting edge of law and business with the appropriate skills to carry you forward into the careers of the future.
The Bachelor of Laws prepares graduates for a career as a legal professional. Aside from the traditional roles as a solicitor, barrister or in-house counsel, a law degree is useful for careers in academia, business, the public service and politics. The Bachelor of Business is your gateway to a wide variety of positions in both the public and private sectors. On completing the course, depending on your major, you will be qualified to work in marketing, general management, human resource management, public relations, property, and accounting - as well as providing an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in managing sustainable organisations.
Duration | 5 years full-time or 10 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 234 |
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 BBus |
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 |
Rank Threshold | SR 74 | ATAR 74 |
English (4,SA) or equivalent.
English and Maths.
Interim Awards | CG98 - Bachelor of Laws CG01 - Diploma of Business Studies |
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Exit Awards | CG98 - Bachelor of Laws CG01 - Diploma of Business Studies |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
LAWS13020 - 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 programs - embedded within individual units, as digitally badged experiences, probono community service opportunities and where possible work placements (organised by students). CQUniversity is also entering into a Work Experience Placement Program at the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Some CQUniversity law subjects have assessment options which enable students to organise and gain recognition of 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. 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 have the opportunity to be involved with this course. Should this initiative prove successful it will be rolled out to further rural and regional community legal centres. |
LAWS12073 - Students will undertake a three-week legal humanitarian mission to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in conjunction with the organisation Antipodeans. Prior to the overseas humanitarian mission, students will study appropriate aspects of international humanitarian law; appropriate aspects of Cambodian law and culture; and will develop practical skills necessary to support their overseas mission. Upon return to Australia, students will undertake an analysis and presentation of their accomplishment. Students will be assessed prior to departing to Cambodia; continuously during the placement period; and on the basis of their contribution to a final group presentation. |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 24 |
2023 | 22 |
2022 | 24 |
2021 | 28 |
2020 | 23 |
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 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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 |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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 |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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 |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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 |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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: 31 | Total credit points: 186 |
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Both the Law and Business degrees have core components. Law has 19 core units. Business has 7 core units. The course has a total of 26 core units (156 cps).
The total course consists of 24 Law units and 15 Business units with one unit common to both (LAWS11030). LAWS11061 Contract A and LAWS11062 Contract B cover the content of LAWS11030. This makes a total of 39 units, each of 6cp = 234 cps.
Core structure Business Units - students need to choose 7 from the available 9 compulsory Business Units. You should review prerequisite unit requirements for your chosen Major before deciding on your 7 core units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 7 from the following units: | ||
ACCT11059 | Accounting, Learning and Online Communication | |
COMM11003 | Career Communications | |
ECON11026 | Principles of Economics | |
FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
HRMT11010 | Organisational Behaviour | |
HRMT11011 | Human Resource Management | |
MGMT11109 | Introduction to Business | |
MGMT11167 | Foundations of Social Innovation | |
MRKT11029 | Marketing Fundamentals |
Law electives. Choose 5 from the following list of units.
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Accounting major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ACCT11081 | Introductory Financial Accounting | |
ACCT13017 | Financial Statement Analysis | |
ACCT13018 | Advanced Management Accounting | |
ACCT19060 | Management Accounting | |
ACCT19061 | Advanced Financial Accounting | |
ACCT19062 | Intermediate Financial Accounting | |
LAWS19032 | Company & Association Law | |
LAWS19033 | Taxation Law and Practice A |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Financial Planning major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
FINC11001 | Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning | |
FINC13001 | Estate Planning | |
FINC19012 | Investment Analysis and Risk Management | |
FINC19014 | Property Investment and Finance | |
FINC19016 | Retirement and Superannuation | |
FINC19019 | Insurance Planning | |
FINC19020 | Financial Plan Construction | |
LAWS19033 | Taxation Law and Practice A |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Human Resource Management Major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
OCHS11027 | OHS Fundamentals | |
HRMT19012 | Performance Management | |
HRMT19013 | Human Resource Training and Development | |
HRMT19014 | Human Resources Planning, Recruitment & Selection | |
HRMT19016 | Contemporary HRM Issues | |
HRMT19020 | Perspectives on Organisational Change | |
HRMT19021 | Principles of Employment Relations | |
HRMT19023 | Conflict and Negotiation |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Management major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ACCT19083 | Corporate Governance & Ethics | |
COIS12073 | Enterprise Systems | |
FINC19011 | Business Finance | |
MGMT11167 | Foundations of Social Innovation | |
MGMT13151 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups | |
MGMT19105 | Quality Management | |
MGMT19126 | Operations Management | |
MGMT19128 | Strategy and Change |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Marketing major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
MRKT11028 | Digital Marketing | |
MRKT19030 | Marketing Communications | |
MRKT19031 | Consumer Behaviour | |
MRKT19036 | Marketing of Service Products | |
MRKT19037 | International Marketing | |
MRKT19038 | Marketing Research and Analytics | |
MRKT19040 | Strategic Marketing and Planning | |
MRKT13014 | New Product Development and Branding |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Marketing major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BLAR11050 | Residential Construction | |
BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance | |
ECON19036 | Property Economics | |
FINC19014 | Property Investment and Finance | |
PROP11001 | Property Valuation | |
PROP12002 | Property Rights and Law | |
PROP13001 | Property Development | |
PROP13002 | Property Management |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Social Innovation major.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
BUSN13002 | Advanced Social Innovation | |
BUSN13003 | Pitching and Funding of Innovations | |
BUSN19021 | Project | |
EDED12448 | Service Learning - Contexts and Communities | |
EVST19007 | Environmental and Social Impact Assessment | |
MGMT12162 | Managing Non-Profit and Philanthropic Businesses and Organisations | |
PSYC12014 | Critical Social Psychology | |
SOCL11059 | Introducing Social Change |
Study Schedule
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/