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WE ARE WESTERN SYDNEY
Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation’s third largest economy, and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation. With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney’s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Your success starts here.
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≥ A LAW DEGREE ≥ RICH LEARNING
WITH A CONSCIENCE ENVIRONMENTS
Western’s courses are a unique alternative to Law is offered at both the Campbelltown and
more traditional law schools, with community Parramatta campuses. Both offer excellent
law activities that give you real world facilities, including moot courts for practising
experience. Here’s just one example of how advocacy skills, a comprehensive library, and
our law students gain experience through computer-based legal research facilities. Each
interaction. Since 2010, the University has campus is directly linked to the community
operated the Parramatta Community Justice and reflects the cultural diversity, energy and
Clinic, providing a much-needed service, growth of the region. In May 2010, Western
while giving students a unique learning Sydney University opened the Parramatta
opportunity. Experiences like this empower Community Justice Clinic which provides our
you to make positive change in the world, law students with the opportunity to learn in
wherever your degree takes you. a clinical environment where legal advice is
provided to members of the community.
Our lecturers will challenge, stretch and
inspire you, and our connection with
prominent, respected professional networks
≥ GLOBAL ASPIRATIONS
will set you up for career success. Get a taste of international legal systems
as an exchange student, or follow in the
footsteps of other Western Sydney University
≥ SUCCESSFUL CAREER PATH Law graduates by completing postgraduate
Established in 1996, Western Sydney studies at other leading international
University’s School of Law has quickly universities in Europe, the United States,
grown in stature as an institution preparing Canada and China. Our internationalised
world-class legal professionals. Among our curriculum which includes Foundations of
Law Alumni are leading barristers, partners Chinese Law, will set you on the right path.
and solicitors in many of Australia’s most
prominent law firms, human rights advocates,
law academics, tipstaves and associates
≥ PRACTISING ADVOCACY
to Justices of the Supreme Court of NSW Mooting is an important part of our Law
and the High Court of Australia, as well curriculum, providing the opportunity
as leading business, government and to develop skills in advocacy in a setting
community sector lawyers. similar to a real court. Our Law students
have the opportunity to moot judges and
barristers, academics and solicitors from
≥ LEARN FROM LEADERS leading law firms. You may choose to
IN THE FIELD undertake the Practising in the Public Interest
Our connection with pre-eminent, respected unit with the Public Interest Advocacy Centre.
professional networks will set you up for career
success. Our lecturers will challenge, and ≥ MAKING A DIFFERENCE
inspire you to forge an exceptional legal career.
Doing pro bono work is the best way to get
real ‘on-the-ground’ legal experience. You
≥ HONE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS have the chance to learn what the law is all
The University Law Library houses the about and to make a big difference – both
fourth largest e-law library in NSW, with to your clients and to your career, with rich
over 50,000 titles and links to international personal rewards an added bonus. Initiatives,
resources. However, you need more than just such as the Pro Bono Students Australia
books and precedents to become a top-flight program and the Parramatta Community
legal professional. Developing professional Justice Clinic give you the opportunity to gain
skills through real-life practical experience real-world experience by assisting solicitors
during your degree will prepare you to step in legal drafting, court advocacy, client
into any legal environment you choose. advising, oral communication, negotiation
and mediation, as well as providing members
of the community with vital access to justice.
What’s more, it fosters the ethos of public
service, helping the University turn out legal
professionals who are not only the best in
their field, but who are also mindful of their
public service obligations.
≥ FREE DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS
Western was the first university to
provide all the digital textbooks for your
first year units for free. We are pleased
to be offering the benefit of free digital
textbooks for first year units to students
once again in 2018! That’s up to $800 in
value. Why? Because money shouldn’t
stand between you and opportunity.
Discover more about free digital textbooks
at westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks
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Future thinking.
Unlimited possibilities.
The Academy at Western
Sydney University.
Success is not just about The Academy at Western Sydney ≥ unprecedented opportunities for
University offers advanced industry and real life experience
getting a degree, but degrees that prepare you to thrive
developing the critical in the face of change and seize ≥ world-class research,
researchers, teachers,
thinking and leadership success at every opportunity.
experts and innovation labs
Whether your dream is to achieve
skills to support a as a professional, an entrepreneur ≥ travel to national and
successful career. or an academic, you will learn to international leadership
think differently and creatively experiences and conferences
It’s about learning skills in whatever you do.
for your chosen life, not The Academy offers high-
≥ a range of professional
and personal development
just a job. achieving students a unique, workshops
hands-on approach to learning in
an interdisciplinary environment. ≥ internship, service learning and
Led by Associate Professor volunteering opportunities
Jonathon Allen, The Academy
draws on the unique experience ≥ personalised career planning
of leading thinkers, social change
≥ applied leadership experience in
agents, community leaders, and
student-led, community-focused
high-achieving students both
projects.
past and present.
Visit westernsydney.edu.au/
With a focus on ethical leadership
theacademy for more information.
and critical thinking, built on
the pillars of academic rigour,
community engagement, and
professional and personal
development, The Academy
offers students access to:
The Academy
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LAW 2018 Deng Thiak Adut DEFENCE LAWYER GRADUATE: BACHELOR OF LAWS “I enjoyed the University’s focus on advocating for social justice, encouraging students to take on broader community issues and continuing to help people in greater need. I could never have become a lawyer in the Sudan so it is a great privilege to have achieved so much. I am grateful always.” 10 Western Sydney University
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Bachelor of Laws COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
(Graduate Entry) Bachelor of Laws
(Graduate Entry)
725000 041111J 2501 March Campbelltown 3F/6P N/A
725001 041111J 2501 March Parramatta 3F/6P N/A
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; N/A = Additional selection criteria apply.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
If you are a graduate and looking to move ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
into a career in law, the Bachelor of Laws
This course is not available to current
(Graduate Entry) will provide you with the
HSC school leavers. The Bachelor of Laws
knowledge and specialist legal skills to
(Graduate Entry) degree is an undergraduate
propel you into your legal career.
law program available only to graduates
who have completed the requirements for a
The degree gives you a strong background
Bachelor degree at a recognised university.
in fundamental legal principles, as well
as professional legal skills. This includes
the ability to analyse legal material and FURTHER STUDIES
understand fundamental legal principles, an Within the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate
understanding of the relationship between Entry) there is an embedded Honours stream
law and society, general analytical skills for available to our high-achieving students.
analysing and solving non-legal problems, Information about the embedded Honours
and specialised study into the Australian legal option will be provided to you as you progress
system. You will develop skills in advocacy, through your Bachelor degree.
negotiation, legal drafting and legal research.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
To graduate with a Bachelor of Laws
Our students often engage in work experience (Graduate Entry), you will be required to
during their course, for example, working complete 24 units.
at the NSW Attorney General’s Office
in legal aid, working under the Summer The core units you may study in this degree
Clerkship Program with industry, and include: Fundamentals of Australian Law;
in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Legal Analysis and Critique; Torts Law;
advisory support scheme. Our students Criminal Law; Contracts; Property Law;
also have the opportunity to participate in Constitutional Law; Professional Responsibility
the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic and Legal Ethics; Equity and Trusts; Remedies;
(PCJC) and in the Pro Bono Students Commercial Transactions Law; Law of
Australia (PBSA) volunteering program. Associations; Civil Procedure and Arbitration;
Criminal Procedure and Evidence; Alternative
ACCREDITATION Dispute Resolution; and Administrative Law.
Graduates from this degree are eligible Within this degree, you may choose eight
to apply to the Legal Profession LLB (Bachelor of Laws) alternate units
Admission Board for admission to legal (see page 15). For example, you may enrol
practice in NSW after undertaking in the alternate unit Indigenous Australians
prescribed practical legal training. and the Law. For detailed information
about the course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of Law degrees at Western Sydney
University have pursued careers such as:
≥≥ solicitor or barrister
≥≥ criminal prosecutor
≥≥ human rights advocate
≥≥ corporate legal advisor in the banking
or finance industries
≥≥ legal advisor to an interest group,
such as the Aboriginal Legal Service
≥≥ judge’s associate
≥≥ law academic
≥≥ non-legal executive in banking, finance,
accounting, corporate management,
education, publishing, marketing,
telecommunications, government or human
resource management
≥≥ lawyer in government service.
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Bachelor of Laws COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
(Non-Graduate Bachelor of Laws 725005 041112G 2502 March Campbelltown 4F/8P N/A
Entry)
(Non-Graduate Entry)
725007 041112G 2502 March Parramatta 4F/8P N/A
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time; N/A = Additional selection criteria apply.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
If you are not a university graduate but you ACCREDITATION The core units you may study in this degree
have some tertiary study behind you, the include: Fundamentals of Australian Law;
Graduates from this degree are eligible
Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) is Legal Analysis and Critique; Torts Law;
to apply to the Legal Profession
the opportunity you have been waiting for Criminal Law; Contracts; Property Law;
Admission Board for admission to legal
to discover a career in law. Constitutional Law; Professional Responsibility
practice in NSW after undertaking
and Legal Ethics; Equity and Trusts; Remedies;
prescribed practical legal training.
This degree gives you a broad, liberal legal Commercial Transactions Law; Law of
education with a strong practical orientation. The course provides you with professional Associations; Civil Procedure and Arbitration;
It is designed to equip you with the required legal skills, including the ability to analyse Criminal Procedure and Evidence; Alternative
knowledge and skills for legal practice. Even legal material and understand fundamental Dispute Resolution; and Administrative Law.
if you are not seeking to practise as a lawyer, legal principles, an understanding of the
your learning will be enriched by exposure Within this degree, you may choose eight
relationship between law and society, general
to the ethos and practice of law. LLB alternate units (see page 15) plus eight
analytical skills for analysing and solving non-
non-Law electives, which may include eight
legal problems, and specialised study into the
ADVANCED STANDING – RECOGNITION OF non-Law units from most Western Sydney
Australian legal system. During the course you
PRIOR LEARNING University courses. For detailed information
will develop skills in advocacy, negotiation,
about the course structure and units, visit
If you have successfully completed one full- legal drafting and legal research.
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
time year of study at a recognised university,
or completed a diploma, you may be granted FURTHER STUDIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
advanced standing for the eight non-Law The Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry)
electives – reducing the program to three Graduates of Law degrees at Western have
has an embedded Honours stream available
years full-time or six years part-time. pursued careers such as:
to high-achieving students. Information
≥≥ solicitor or barrister
about the embedded Honours option will be
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE ≥≥ criminal prosecutor
provided to you as you progress through your
≥≥ human rights advocate
Our students often engage in work experience Bachelor degree.
≥≥ corporate legal advisor in the banking or
during their course, for example, working finance industries
at the NSW Attorney General’s Office in legal INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN STUDIES ≥≥ legal advisor to an interest group, such as
aid, working under the Summer Clerkship Enrolment in the Indigenous Australian the Aboriginal Legal Service
Program with industry, and in the Australian Studies (IAS) major, sub-major or units is ≥≥ judge’s associate
Taxation Office (ATO) advisory support available to all undergraduate students ≥≥ law academic
scheme. Our students will also have the who have open electives. Find out more at ≥≥ non-legal executive in banking, finance,
opportunity to participate in the Parramatta westernsydney.edu.au/studyias accounting, corporate management,
Community Justice Clinic (PCJC) and in education, publishing, marketing,
the Pro Bono Students Australia (PBSA) telecommunications, government or human
volunteering program. WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
resource management
To graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Non- ≥≥ lawyer in government service.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Graduate Entry), you will be required to
complete 16 core LLB (Bachelor of Law) units,
This course is not available to current HSC eight LLB alternate units and eight non-Law
school leavers. Applications will be considered electives chosen from any non-Law units
from those having successfully completed offered in another Western course.
one year of full-time study at a recognised
university, or completion of a diploma or If you have completed the equivalent of eight
advanced diploma at TAFE. units of non-Law study in another course
(whether at Western Sydney or elsewhere) or
you have completed a Diploma or Advanced
Diploma from TAFE or equivalent then you
can be exempted from completing the eight
non-Law electives.
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Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Alternate Units may
be selected from the following units. Please
Western Sydney University reserves the right
to add or remove electives from this list at any
(LLB) Alternate
note that not all LLB Alternate Units are time during your study.
offered in each year or on each campus.
Units ≥≥ Advanced Constitutional Law
≥≥ Advanced Family Law
≥≥ International Business Transactions Law
≥≥ International Climate Law
≥≥ Advanced Taxation Law ≥≥ International Criminal Law
≥≥ Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs ≥≥ International Environmental Law
≥≥ Advocacy ≥≥ International Moot Court
≥≥ Anti-Discrimination Law ≥≥ International Trade Law
≥≥ Australian Competition Law ≥≥ Islam, International Law and Human Rights
≥≥ Australian Consumer Law ≥≥ Issues in the Criminal Justice System
≥≥ Banking and Securities Law ≥≥ Jurisprudence
≥≥ Bioethics ≥≥ Land Transactions Law
≥≥ Clinical Legal Placement ≥≥ Law and Public Policy (Development
≥≥ Comparative Law: Legal Systems and Implementation)
of the World ≥≥ Law, Economics and Business Ethics
≥≥ Conflict of Laws ≥≥ Law Honours Dissertation
≥≥ Corporate Governance ≥≥ Law of Employment
≥≥ Elder Law ≥≥ Law of International Organisations
≥≥ Family Dispute Resolution ≥≥ Law of the Sea
≥≥ Family Law ≥≥ Media Law
≥≥ Financial Services Law ≥≥ Mediation
≥≥ First Peoples and the Australian Legal ≥≥ Medical Law
System ≥≥ Mental Health Law
≥≥ Foundations of Chinese Law ≥≥ Moot Court
≥≥ Foundations of Indian Law ≥≥ Planning and Environment Law
≥≥ Human Rights and the Asian Pacific ≥≥ Practising in the Public Interest
≥≥ Human Rights Law ≥≥ Public Health Law
≥≥ Immigration and Refugee Law ≥≥ Public International Law
≥≥ Independent Study (Law) ≥≥ Revenue Law
≥≥ Information and Data Governance Law ≥≥ Space Law – Commercial Aspects
and Regulation ≥≥ Transactional Law
≥≥ Insolvency Law and Policy ≥≥ Wills and Succession
≥≥ Intellectual Property ≥≥ Work Health and Safety Law
Bachelor of Western Sydney University will offer
a Bachelor of Applied Leadership and
Note: The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and
Critical Thinking is not a stand-alone degree.
Applied
Critical Thinking in 2017. It can only be taken in combination with an
existing Bachelor degree. Students enrolled in
Leadership and
This unique degree can be taken in a degree linked with the Bachelor of Applied
combination with any Bachelor degree, Leadership and Critical Thinking will gain entry
including Laws.
Critical Thinking
into The Academy. A minimum ATAR of 85.00
is required. However, course specific ATARs
The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and may be higher. You will only be able to select
Critical Thinking combines a cross-section courses where you meet the required ATAR.
of courses with a focus on high-level critical
thinking and innovative problem-solving All units in these concurrent degrees are
practices. The degree prepares students delivered on the Parramatta campus only.
for challenges and opportunities yet to be
imagined, and provides cross-disciplinary For more detailed information about the
practical experience and ethical leadership course structure and units, visit
based on building relationships. The course westernsydney.edu.au/courses
is designed for today’s leaders who are
looking to build a better tomorrow.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Accounting/ Bachelor of Accounting/ 725048 089438A 2785 March/July Campbelltown 5F/10P 96.10
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
725050 089438A 2785 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
The combined degree provides undergraduate CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
qualifications in law and accounting. You will
To graduate with a Bachelor of Accounting
gain an in-depth knowledge of accounting
and a Bachelor of Laws you must successfully
principles and practice, combined with study
complete 400 credit points as per the
of economics, finance, statistics and law.
recommended study sequence.
You will also develop professional legal skills,
including the ability to analyse and interpret Note: To seek professional accreditation as
legal material, understand fundamental legal an accountant you will need to complete
principles, the relationship between law and alternate unit - Revenue Law as one of the
society, and solve non-legal problems. eight Law alternate units.
You can tailor study for career paths in a You may wish to tailor your studies to include
variety of local and international law fields. units that are recognised for specialist tax and
financial planning practice in the accounting
ACCREDITATION profession. Note that additional study may be
required to achieve full accreditation in those
The course meets the undergraduate
specialist fields. Students should seek advice
academic requirements for admission to
from the Director of Academic Programs.
legal practice through the Legal Profession
Admission Board and also satisfies the current
For more detailed information about
pre-admission educational requirements for
course structure and units, visit
registration as a practicing accountant.
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
Graduates may pursue further specialised
study. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After graduating from the Bachelor of
The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited with
Accounting/Bachelor of Laws program, you
and satisfies the pre-admission educational
will be qualified for a variety of careers as
requirements for membership of CPA
an accountant or in the legal field, including
Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants
solicitor, barrister, lawyer, policy maker, legal
Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and
advisor, as well as careers in government and
the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
public service and more.
Completion of this degree will allow students
to claim a number of exemptions from
the Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA
Professional Qualification.
The University has approval from the Tax
Practitioners Board (TPB) to deliver courses
in Australian taxation law and commercial law
for tax (financial) advisers and tax agents.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of
Accounting degree (including completion
of specific electives) satisfies the tertiary
qualifications requirements to register as
a Tax (Financial) Adviser or Tax Agent.
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Bachelor of Arts/ COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Bachelor of Laws B Arts /
B Laws
725011 041113G 2537 March/July Campbelltown 5F/10P 98.30
725013 041113G 2537 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 97.85
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
The Arts and Law double degree program ARTS UNITS
permits students to undertake multi-skilling
For details of the relevant Arts units, refer to
and offers diverse career paths providing
the current listing of Bachelor of Arts, course
high marketability in multiple areas of
code 1706.
expertise. The LLB provides students
with professional legal skills including Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws students
the ability to analyse legal material and are required to complete four core units
understand fundamental legal principles; an plus one of the eight unit majors and
understanding of the relationship between one of the four unit sub-majors or the 12
law and society; the skills to analyse and unit Psychology key program in the Arts
solve non-legal problems and specialised degree (16 units) together with the LLB
study into the Australian legal system. key program (24 units). The double degree
combination therefore consists of 40 units
ACCREDITATION with no additional electives or choice
beyond that already included within the
Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are
separate Arts and Law key programs.
eligible to apply to the Legal Profession
Admission Board for admission to legal
For more detailed information about the
practice in NSW after undertaking
course structure and units, visit
prescribed practical legal training.
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Qualification for a double degree in law
After graduating from the Bachelor of Arts/
requires the successful completion of 400
Bachelor of Laws program, you will be
credit points including the units listed in the
qualified for a variety of careers in the arts and
recommended sequences for the relevant
law fields, including solicitor, barrister, lawyer,
double degree programs.
writing, editor, researcher, policy maker, legal
advisor, as well as careers in government and
Students are eligible to graduate in the
public service and more.
associated degree at the end of three
years of full-time study, only when they
have completed all non-law units plus
the eight law units specified in the study
sequence as being in the first three
years of the relevant double degree.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Business B Business (Advanced 725010 089216D 2789 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
(Advanced
Business Leadership)/
B Laws
Business
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
Leadership)/ This combined program enables you to CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
Bachelor of Laws graduate with both a Bachelor of Laws
and a Bachelor of Business (Advanced
Qualification for this award requires the
successful completion of 400 credit points
Business Leadership), providing you
as per the following course sequence which
with multi-skilling. It also offers diverse
includes:
career paths providing high marketability
≥ 160 credit points of specified Bachelor of
in multiple areas of expertise.
Laws core units
≥ 80 credit points of units chosen from the
The combined degree provides students
pool of Bachelor of Laws alternate units;
with professional legal skills including
≥ 150 credit points of business units including:
the ability to analyse legal material and
≥ 30 credit points compulsory Core units:
understand fundamental legal principles; an
(excluding 200909 Enterprise Law);
understanding of the relationship between
≥ 40 credit points selected to prepare you for
law and society; the skills to analyse and solve
careers in business (Professional units);
legal and non-legal problems and specialised
≥ credit points of Advanced Business
study into the Australian legal system. It also
Leadership units; and
provides a high level of business knowledge
≥ 40 credit points of Business Alternate units.
in general as well as knowledge relevant to
≥ 10 credit points of any elective unit from
selected business disciplines.
across the University (excluding 200909
Enterprise Law, 200183 Law of Business
ACCREDITATION Organisations and 200187 Taxation Law).
Graduates from this program are eligible
to apply to the Legal Profession Admission For more detailed information about
Board for admission to legal practice in NSW course structure and units, visit
after undertaking prescribed practical legal westernsydney.edu.au/courses
training. For the non-Law component refer
to the relevant degree entry. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After graduating from the Bachelor of
Business (Advanced Business Leadership)/
Bachelor of Laws program, you will be
qualified for a variety of careers in the law and
business fields, including solicitor, barrister,
lawyer, manager, policy maker, legal advisor,
as well as careers in government and public
service and more.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Business/ B Business/ 725015 089215E 2788 November/ Campbelltown 5F/10P 97.40
Bachelor of Laws
B Laws March/July
725016 089215E 2788 November/ Parramatta 5F/10P 96.25
March/July
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
The combined degree couples highly sought CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
after qualifications in law and business.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Business and a
Students develop professional legal skills,
Bachelor of Laws you will need to successfully
including the ability to analyse and interpret
complete 400 credit points of units, as per the
legal material, understand fundamental legal
following course sequence which includes:
principles, the relationship between law
≥ 160 credit points of specified Bachelor of
and society, and solve non-legal problems.
Laws core units.
Students can tailor study for career paths in
≥ 80 credit points of units chosen from the
a variety of local and international law fields.
pool of Bachelor of Laws alternate units
(note that students wishing for accounting
The course meets the undergraduate
accreditation must choose and complete
academic requirements for admission to
the LLB alternate unit 200019 Revenue
legal practice through the Legal Profession
Law).
Admission Board. Depending on the
≥ 150 credit points of business units including:
Business major selected, employment
≥ 30 credit points compulsory Core units:
possibilities are available in areas including
(excluding 200909 Enterprise Law);
accounting, taxation, economics, banking and
≥ 40 credit points selected to prepare you for
finance, industrial relations, management,
careers in business (Professional units); and
government, policy and governance,
≥ 80 credit points of business units for the
marketing and property. Graduates may
selected major.
pursue further specialised study.
≥ 10 credit points of any elective unit from
across the University (excluding 200909
ACCREDITATION Enterprise Law, 200183 Law of Business
Graduates from this program are eligible Organisations, 200187 Taxation Law and
to apply to the Legal Profession Admission any other inter-disciplinary law unit offered
Board for admission to legal practice in by the School of Law).
NSW after undertaking prescribed practical
legal training. Where the full recommended For more detailed information about the
unit sequence of the major is satisfactorily course structure and units, visit
completed: the Accounting Major is accredited westernsydney.edu.au/courses
with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) Applied
After graduating from the Bachelor of
Finance Major satisfies the educational
Business/Bachelor of Laws program, you
requirements for membership of the Financial
will be qualified for a variety of careers in the
Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia).
law and business fields, including solicitor,
The Human Resource Management Major
barrister, lawyer, manager, policy maker, legal
is accredited with the Australian Human
advisor, as well as careers in government and
Resources Institute (AHRI). The Marketing
public service and more.
Major satisfies the educational requirements
for recognition as a Certified Practising
Marketer and eligibility for membership
of the Australian Marketing Institute
(AMI). The Property Major is accredited
by the Australian Property Institute (API)
and, depending on electives chosen,
students may be eligible for API Certified
Practising Valuer (CPV) certification.
Students, depending on chosen electives, are
also eligible for API certifications of Certified
zProperty Practitioner, Certified Property
Manager, Certified Asset Manager and
Certified Development Practitioner.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Communication/ B Communication / 725020 054282E 2752 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 96.65
Bachelor of Laws
B Laws
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
This Communication and Law double degree CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
enables you to undertake multi-skilling
To graduate with a Bachelor of
into two diverse career paths, providing
Communication and a Bachelor of Laws, you
increased marketability to multiple areas of
will be required to successfully complete
expertise. The Bachelor of Laws provides
400 credit points or 40 units listed in the
you with professional skills including:
recommended study sequences for the
the ability to analyse legal material and
relevant double degree programs.
understand fundamental legal principles; an
understanding of the relationship between Students are eligible to graduate in the
law and society; the skills to analyse and solve associated degree at the end of three
legal and non-legal problems and specialised years of full-time study, only when they
study into the Australian legal system. have completed all non-law units plus
the eight law units specified in the study
The Bachelor of Communication
sequence as being in the first three
encompasses a wide range of units in the
years of the relevant double degree.
field of communication and media with a
core program of media studies, practices and It may be possible to vary the sequence
theory, and specialised major sequences in of units so that students study a greater
advertising, journalism, public relations and concentration of either law or their second
media arts production. discipline of study each semester to minimise
travel between campuses and to overcome
ACCREDITATION timetabling problems. Students should speak
to their academic advisor as needed.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are
eligible to apply to the Legal Profession
The Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor
Admission Board for admission to legal
of Laws requires students to undertake the
practice in NSW after undertaking
12 core Communication units plus 40 credit
prescribed practical legal training. The
points from one of the following majors,
Bachelor of Communication is accredited
selecting 20 credit points at Level 2, and
with the International Advertising
20 credit points at Level 3
Association (IAA), the Public Relations
≥ Advertising
Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the
≥ Public Relations
Media Federation of Australia (MFA).
≥ Media Arts Production
≥ Journalism
For more detailed information about
course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After graduating from the Bachelor of
Communication/Bachelor of Laws program,
you will be qualified for a variety of careers in
the communication and law fields, including
writing, market research, advertising,
photography, legal matters, public relations
and more.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Information and B Information and 725041 084731C 2768 March/July Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Communications
Communications
725043 084731C 2768 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
Technology/B Laws
Technology/
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
Bachelor of Laws The course offers multi-skilling and highly CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
marketable career paths in information and
Qualification for a double degree in law
communications technology and law. It
requires the successful completion of
equips students with professional legal skills
400 credit points comprising all units listed
and knowledge which are required by the
in the recommended study sequence.
Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for
admission to legal practice, solve non-legal To gain early exit from the combined
problems and undertake specialised study degree, with a Bachelor of Information and
in topical local and international law. Communications Technology students are
required to complete 16 technology units
The Information and Communications
and the first eight law units listed in the
Technology component of the course is
recommended sequence below.
accredited by the Australian Computer
Society and involves applied study of It may be possible to vary the sequence
systems analysis and design, networking, of units so that students study a
programming and databases, web greater concentration of either law or
development, project management, technology each semester, to minimise
communications, operating systems, human travel between campuses and to
computer interaction and numeracy. overcome timetabling problems.
ACCREDITATION For more detailed information about the
course structure and units, visit
Graduates from this program are eligible
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
to apply to the Legal Profession Admission
Board for admission to legal practice in NSW
after undertaking prescribed practical legal CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
training. The Bachelor of Information and After graduating from the Bachelor
Communications Technology is accredited of Information and Communications
with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Technology/Bachelor of Laws program, you
at Professional level. will be qualified for a variety of careers in
the information technology and legal fields,
including information systems, programming,
networking, solicitor, barrister, and more.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Information B Information Systems 720151 095800D 2801 March/July Campbelltown 5F/10P 90.00
Systems
(Advanced)/
720152 095800D 2801 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 90.00
B Laws
(Advanced)/
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
Bachelor of Laws This course enables multi-skilling in CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
information systems and law, enabling
Qualification for a double degree in law
increased marketability in these diverse
Qualification for a combined degree in
career fields. The Bachelor of Laws equips
Information Systems Advanced/Law requires
students with the professional legal skills and
the successful completion of 400 credit
knowledge required by the Legal Profession
points consisting of the units listed in the
Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to
recommended sequence below.
legal practice in NSW, and to solve legal and
≥ 160 credit points of specified Laws core
non-legal problems.
units
≥ 80 credit points of units chosen from the
Students can undertake specialised study
pool of Bachelor of Laws Alternate Units
in topical local and international law and
≥ 160 credit points of specified Information
practical experiences. In the Information
Systems units [this includes the five labelled
Systems Advanced component of the
‘(Advanced)’ units]
course, students learn about computing and
information technology in a business context.
It may be possible to vary the sequence
The course extends learning available in
of units so that students study a greater
Bachelor of Information Systems through
concentration of either law or information
advanced activities including extension
systems advanced study each semester, to
projects, hands on business projects and
minimise travel between campuses and to
research training. Mentoring and access to
overcome timetabling problems.
some industry partners and research groups
will enable students to develop skills and For more detailed information about the
networks that apply directly in industry. course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
ACCREDITATION
Graduates from this program are eligible CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
to apply to the Legal Profession Admission After graduating from the Bachelor of
Board for admission to legal practice in NSW Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor
after undertaking prescribed practical legal of Laws program, you will be qualified
training. The Bachelor of Information Systems for a variety of careers in the information
Advanced is accredited with the Australian technology and legal fields, including
Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level. information systems, programming,
networking, solicitor, barrister, and more.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Information B Information Systems/ 724054 095800C 2800 March/July Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Systems/Bachelor
B Laws
724055 095800C 2800 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
of Laws Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
This combined course enables multi-skilling CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
into two diverse career paths- information
Qualification for the double Bachelors
systems and law, providing increased
degree in Information Systems/Law requires
marketability to multiple areas of expertise.
the successful completion of 400 credit
The Bachelor of Laws equips students with
points consisting of the units listed in the
the professional legal skills and knowledge
recommended sequence below.
which are required by the Legal Profession
≥ 160 credit points of specified Laws core
Admission Board for admission to legal
units
practice in New South Wales and to solve
≥ 80 credit points of units chosen from the
legal and non-legal problems.
pool of Bachelor of Laws Alternate Units
≥ 160 credit points of specified Information
Students can undertake specialised study
Systems units
in topical local and international law. The
Bachelor of Information Systems integrates
It may be possible to vary the sequence
the applications of computing and information
of units so that students study a greater
systems in the context of a global business
concentration of either law or information
environment. Students collaborate with an
systems study each semester, to minimise
organisation in its industry based setting, on
travel between campuses and to overcome
a project to solve a real community-based
timetabling problems.
problem. The project involves the design,
development, deployment and further For more detailed information about the
management of the information system. course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
ACCREDITATION
Graduates from this program are eligible CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
to apply to the Legal Profession Admission After graduating from the Bachelor of
Board for admission to legal practice in NSW Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws
after undertaking prescribed practical legal program, you will be qualified for a variety
training. The Bachelor of Information Systems of careers in the information technology and
is accredited with the Australian Computer legal fields, including information systems,
Society (ACS) at Professional Level. programming, networking, solicitor, barrister,
and more.
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Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Construction B Construction 725022 08473M 2769 March Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Management
Management Studies/
725024 08473M 2769 March Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
B Laws
Studies/Bachelor
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
of Laws The course offers multi-skilling and highly CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
marketable career paths in construction
Qualification for a double degree in law
management and law. It equips students
requires the successful completion of
with professional legal skills and knowledge
400 credit points comprising all units listed
which are required by the Legal Profession
in the recommended study sequence.
Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to
legal practice, to solve non-legal problems It may be possible to vary the sequence
and undertake specialised study in topical of units so that students study a greater
local and international law. concentration of either law or construction
management studies each semester, to
Students also develop attributes essential to
minimise travel between campuses and
Construction and Project Managers, Building
to overcome timetabling problems.
and Quantity Supervisors, Estimators,
and Building Researchers which lead to For more detailed information about the
professional accreditation. Topics covered course structure and units, visit
include: construction law, technology, westernsydney.edu.au/courses
economics and resource management.
Students undertake 1200 hours of approved
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
construction management–related practicum.
Honours study programs are available. After graduating from the Bachelor of
Construction Management Studies/Bachelor
ACCREDITATION of Laws program, you will be qualified for a
variety of careers in the construction and legal
Graduates from this program are eligible fields, including lawyer, construction manager,
to apply to the Legal Profession Admission solicitor, barrister, and more.
Board for admission to legal practice in NSW
after undertaking prescribed practical legal
training. Graduates from this program will
be eligible for associate membership of the
Australian Institute of Building. Graduates may
apply to upgrade to corporate membership
with the Australian Institute of Building after
achieving three years relevant experience
following completion of this double degree.
24 Western Sydney UniversityLAW 2018
Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
International B International Studies/ 725045 079495G 2758 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 96.40
Studies/Bachelor
B Laws
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
of Laws
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
The International Studies and Law combined CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
degree permits students to examine and
Qualification for a double degree in law
analyse the historical development of relations
requires the successful completion of 400
among nation states and contemporary
credit points including the units listed in the
political, social and cultural issues, such as
recommended sequences for the relevant
globalisation, transnationalism and migration.
double degree programs.
The Bachelor of Laws provides students
Students are eligible to graduate in the
with professional legal skills including
associated degree at the end of three
the ability to analyse legal material and
years of full-time study, only when they
understand fundamental legal principles; an
have completed all non-law units plus
understanding of the relationship between
the eight law units specified in the study
law and society; the skills to analyse and
sequence as being in the first three
solve non-legal problems and specialised
years of the relevant double degree.
study into the Australian legal system.
It may be possible to vary the sequence
ACCREDITATION of units so that students study a greater
concentration of either law or their second
Graduates from this program are
discipline of study each semester, to minimise
eligible to apply to the Legal Profession
travel between campuses and to overcome
Admission Board for admission to legal
timetabling problems.
practice in NSW after undertaking
prescribed practical legal training.
For more detailed information about
the course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After graduating from the Bachelor
of Information Systems/Bachelor of
Laws program, you will be qualified for
a variety of careers in the information
technology and legal fields, including
information systems, programming,
networking, solicitor, barrister, and more.
westernsydney.edu.au 25LAW 2018
Bachelor of Science COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
/Bachelor of Laws B Science /
B Laws
725060 044703E 2743 March Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
725065 044703E 2743 March Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
combined degree program at Western Sydney
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science
University allows our graduates to span both
and Bachelor of Laws, you will be
the legal and scientific worlds in a way that
required to successfully complete 400
single degree graduates cannot.
credit points or 40 units listed in the
recommended study sequences for the
It provides you with the capacity for critical
relevant double degree programs.
analysis and independent thinking. The
combined degrees permits you to undertake
Note: At least 60 credit points must be at
multi-skilling, and offers diverse career paths
Level 3 or above.
providing high marketability in multiple areas
of expertise. Bachelor of Science Units
While undertaking the Science part of this
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) provides students
combined degree you must follow the listed
with professional legal skills including
schedule of units, and complete one of the
the ability to analyse legal material and
Majors listed in the Western Handbook for the
understand fundamental legal principles; an
Bachelor of Science.
understanding of the relationship between
law and society; the skills to analyse and solve Provided this can be completed within the 16
legal and non-legal problems and specialised Bachelor of Science units, you may graduate
study into the Australian legal system. with a Bachelor of Science after three years.
The science component gives you the skills Students in this course will be eligible to
necessary for quantification, and scientific graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree
problem solving. on completion of all 24 units listed in the first
three years of the relevant sequence below.
ACCREDITATION It should be noted that this includes the eight
specified Law units.
As a graduate from the Bachelor of Laws you
are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession
Students will only be eligible to graduate from
Admission Board for admission to legal
their Bachelor of Laws degree on completion
practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed
of the entire 400 credit point course.
practical legal training. The Bachelor of
Science (Chemistry) is accredited by the For the Science component of this double
Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) for degree students must study 16 Science units
normal entry of a graduate to the Chartered of which a minimum of eight units must be
Chemist qualification. from one of the Science majors:
≥ Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
≥ Chemistry
≥ General Biology
≥ Mathematics
For more detailed information about the
course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
After graduating from the Bachelor of
Science/ Bachelor of Laws program, you
will be qualified for a variety of careers
in scientific, law, government, policy
development and administration, teaching
and research, including areas such as scientific
law, policy development, public service, and
legal services.
26 Western Sydney UniversityLAW 2018
Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Criminal and B Criminal and 725029 084733A 2767 March/July Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Community
Community Justice)/B
725031 084733A 2767 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
Laws
Justice/Bachelor
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
of Laws If you are keen to impact the community You are eligible to graduate with the award
and make a positive difference in the Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice
lives of others, this combined degree when you have satisfactorily completed all
offers you a career path in criminal units listed as sequenced within the first three
and community justice and law. years of the double degree.
It equips you with the professional legal It may be possible to vary the sequence of
skills and knowledge required by the Legal units so that there is a greater concentration
Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for of either law or criminology each semester,
admission to legal practice. to minimise travel between campuses and to
overcome any timetabling issues.
Applied study of criminal justice, criminology,
psychology, social work and welfare provides Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice
a foundation for working with offenders in /Bachelor of Laws students are required to
institutions and in areas such as rehabilitation, complete the 14 specified and two optional
through-care and resettlement in the units of the course sequence.
community and will enable you to develop and
evaluate practice with a view to enhancing For more detailed information about the
working with offenders. course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
Graduates from this program are eligible
to apply to the Legal Profession Admission CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Board for admission to legal practice in NSW
after undertaking practical legal training. This degree is designed for those currently
working in, or those wanting to pursue a
Criminology and Community Justice units are career in, corrective services and related
offered at Bankstown, Penrith and Parramatta practices such as juvenile justice and
campuses and Law units are offered at both probation (Community Corrections).
Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. You
will be required to travel between campuses in The degree can also lead to further
order to complete your core units. study at postgraduate level, which will
specifically focus on criminal justice
administration and practice in order to
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
support the work of the Criminal Justice
To graduate with a Bachelor of Criminal and System and wider academic areas.
Community Justice and Bachelor of Laws,
you will be required to successfully complete With the additional knowledge of
400 credit points or 40 units listed in the law opportunities open up for you
recommended study sequences for the to become a lawyer, specialising in
relevant double degree programs. criminal and community justice.
westernsydney.edu.au 27LAW 2018
Bachelor of COURSE UAC
CODE
CRICOS
CODE
WS
CODE
INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Criminology/ B Criminology / 725034 084080M 2766 March/July Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Bachelor of Laws
B Laws
725036 084080M 2766 March/July Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
Key: B = Bachelor of; F = Full-time; P = Part-time.
Note: Part-time refers to study load, not to timetabling of evening classes.
This combined degree from Western Sydney CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
University offers a highly marketable career
Nationally and internationally, criminology
path in criminology and law. You will be
has become one of the most important areas
equipped with the professional legal skills and
of social science and there is a broad range
knowledge required by the Legal Profession
of employment and research opportunities in
Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to
the field.
legal practice.
As a graduate of our Bachelor of Criminology/
Applied study of crime and criminal justice
Bachelor of Laws combined degree, your
focusses on social and cultural definitions
future offers some very rewarding career
of criminality and reactions to it. Topics
prospects.
include criminology as a discipline; types and
cultural depictions of crime; victimisation; Graduates typically find employment in areas
crime prevention strategies and debates; such as:
law enforcement and surveillance; adult and ≥ crime research and analysis
juvenile justice; institutions and practices. ≥ criminal justice system
≥ crime prevention
Criminology units are offered at Bankstown,
≥ law enforcement
Penrith and Parramatta campuses and Law
≥ lawyers, specialising in criminology
units are offered at both Campbelltown and
≥ policy-making
Parramatta campuses. You will be required to
≥ community agencies
travel between campuses in order to complete
≥ university research and teaching.
your core units.
CORE UNITS AND ELECTIVES
Qualification for a double degree in law
requires the successful completion of 400
credit points consisting of the units listed in
the recommended study sequence.
It may be possible to vary the sequence of
units so that you study a greater concentration
of either law or criminology each semester,
to minimise travel between campuses and
to overcome any timetabling issues.
For more detailed information about the
course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
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