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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
2014 Dual Degree Program Structure
It is important that you read and understand the following information.
To be eligible to enrol in a dual degree program you must ensure that you satisfy the entry
requirements for both programs.
Once enrolled it is your responsibility to ensure that you complete all the requirements for each
section of this dual program in order to graduate with both degrees. The following information is
designed to help you plan your enrolment to meet this goal. Further information can be found in the
Official Rules and Course lists under the Program Rules and Requirements link for each program
in the Programs and Courses website:
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/
You are not required to submit this program plan for approval. However, if you have any questions
or concerns about meeting program requirements, especially when you are nearing the end of your
program, please contact the relevant Faculty for advice.
Please note: Students exiting early with one component of a dual degree must complete the single
degree requirements of that component. Students will then be required to follow the single degree
rules to complete the remaining component from that dual degree.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
You must complete a total of #88 for the program.
Bachelor of Science Section Requirements:
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#32 from Part A and B of the BSc list including:
- at least #6 from Part A (Level 1 courses) including STAT1201; and
- at least #14 from Part B (including #12 of Late year).
Students must complete either one major (#6 Level 2 and #8 Level 3) or an extended major (#10
Level 2 and #12 Late year)
Recommended study plans for each major can be found at:
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/science/studyplanners/first-year//?page=124962
Please contact the Faculty of Science on (07) 3365 1888 for more information.
NB “Late year” courses means a course at Level 3 or higher
Bachelor of Laws Section Requirements:
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#56 from the LLB List including –
(i) #38 of compulsory courses from Part A; and
(ii) #18 of elective courses from Parts B and/or C.
Students who wish to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in
Queensland MUST include LAWS5215, LAWS5216 and LAWS5217 as part of the #18 of elective
courses for the LLB.
Students enrolled in either section of this dual program prior to 2008 should refer to the 2007 rules
or contact the relevant Faculty for information.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/BACHELOR OF LAWS
2014 DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM STRUCTURE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
COURSES
BACHELOR OF LAWS
TOTAL
UNITS #
COURSES
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
Level 1 pre-requisite for major
Semester 2
Level 1 pre-requisite for major
Level 1 pre-requisite for major
TOTAL
UNITS #
YEAR ONE
2
2
2
Semester 1
LAWS1111
Legal Method
2
LAWS1112
Law and Society
2
LAWS1113
Law of Torts A
2
Semester 2
LAWS1114
Law of Torts B
2
LAWS1115
Principles of Public Law
2
YEAR TWO
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
Semester 1
STAT1201 Analysis of Scientific Data*
2
LAWS1116
Constitutional Law
2
Level 2 course from major list
2
LAWS2111
Law of Contract A
2
Law of Contract B
2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Level 2 course from major list
Level 2 course from major list
Level 2 course from major list
2
LAWS2112
2
2
YEAR THREE
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
Semester 1
Level 2 course from major list
Level 2 course from major list
Level 3 course from major list
2
LAWS2113
Criminal Law and Procedure A
2
2
2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Level 3 course from major list
Level 3 course from major list
2
LAWS2114
Criminal Law and Procedure B
2
2
LAWS2115
Administrative Law
2
YEAR FOUR
YEAR FOUR
Semester 1
Semester 1
Level 3 course from major list
Level 3 course from major list
Semester 2
Level 3 course from major list
2
LAWS3111
Law of Property A
2
2
LAWS3113
Law of Trusts A
2
2
Semester 2
LAWS3112
Law of Property B
2
LAWS3114
Law of Trusts B
2
LAWS3115
Law of Remedies
2
YEAR FIVE
YEAR FIVE
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS4112
Corporate Law
2
LAWS4113
Structure of Private Law
2
LAWS5xxx
[LAWS5xxx
[OR
[LAWS5215
Semester 2
LAWS4111
Level 5 LAWS elective
Level 5 LAWS elective
2
Jurisprudence
2
LAWS5xxx
LAWS5xxx
Level 5 LAWS elective
Level 5 LAWS elective
2
[LAWS5xxx
[OR
[LAWS5216
Level 5 LAWS elective
YEAR SIX
Law of Evidence
2
2
2
YEAR SIX
Semester 1
Refer to BSc Rules for details of majors
Civil Procedure
Semester 1
#32
LAWS5xxx
Level 5 LAWS elective
2
LAWS5xxx
LAWS5xxx
Level 5 LAWS elective
Level 5 LAWS elective
2
[LAWS5xxx
[OR
[LAWS5217
Level 5 LAWS elective
Total
The Legal Profession
2
2
#56
*STAT1201 is compulsory. Students who take PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 are exempt from taking STAT1201.