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Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CB94

CB94 - Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts

Program Aim

 

The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts is an undergraduate degree consisting of 240 units of credit, taught in English, which has a duration of 5 years full-time, 10 years part-time or part-time equivalent.  The program structure requires the successful completion of core law courses to meet professional academic knowledge requirements, and selected arts majors.

 

On completion of the program, students will be able to:-

 

  • demonstrate an understanding of the coherent body of knowledge, and the underlying principles and concepts, fundamental to, and in the broader context of the legal discipline, and selected arts disciplines
  • demonstrate critical thinking, evaluation, and problem solving skills in the application of theoretical and technical knowledge within the context of the legal discipline, and selected  arts disciplines
  • effectively communicate in collaborative contexts with both professionals and non-professionals
  • exercise professional judgement and identify and respond to ethical issues in a range of contexts
  • undertake research, evaluate information, and synthesise relevant issues in the legal discipline, and selected arts disciplines
  • learn and work independently and reflect upon feedback to identify and  enact self-improvements.

 

Program Structure

 

Students are required to complete:

 

  • 22 compulsory law courses;
  • 2 law electives chosen from a specified list;
  • 2 arts plans (totalling 12 courses) from the plans listed in the Bachelor of Arts; and
  • 4 electives from the Bachelor of Arts program or from any other undergraduate program of study offered at CQUniversity provided prerequisites and corequisites are met.

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