courses

2317

18 September 2017 27 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2013 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2013 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Law

Managing facultyLaw
Partner facultyArts
Abbreviated titleBPA/LLB
CRICOS code031509C
Total credit points required252
Standard duration of study (years)5 years FT, 10 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2317
Contact details

Undergraduate student services: telephone +61 3 9905 3300; visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/; email law-undergraduate@monash.edu

Performing arts: visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • Students can complete the course in five years: This is achieved by undertaking more units than the standard 24 credit points per semester (this is subject to approval), or by undertaking summer semester units.

Description

The study of law develops problem-solving skills and powers of analysis. It teaches precise and imaginative use of language. It also promotes ethical thinking and a focus on justice and fairness. It enhances students' thinking, reasoning and expressive abilities within legal and related contexts, leading to employment in the legal profession, law reform agencies, government service or other relevant areas of employment.

Performing arts students will be involved in cooperative productions working in two or more performing art forms, eg in music theatre or dance-drama productions and sound sculpture exhibitions. The performing arts have a greater concentration on practical, creative and performing arts courses than is customary in the program for the Bachelor of Arts. Students will also complete interdisciplinary studies (involving participation in a multimedia performance project) and in the history, nature and analysis of the arts.

Outcomes

The objectives of the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program at Monash are to enable students to gain an understanding of basic legal concepts and legal institutions and of the historical, social, political and economic factors influencing their development. Upon completion of the LLB, students will be able to identify, use and evaluate the concepts, principles, rules and methods used in legal argument and will have developed oral and written skills, especially of legal argument, legal research and critical analysis. Students will have gained an understanding of concepts of justice, a concern to promote justice and an appreciation of their professional responsibilities.

The performing arts component provides a balance of practical, theoretical, critical and contextual studies, and provides students with the necessary skills to prepare themselves for careers in the performing arts and related areas.

Admission to practice: disciplinary reports

Warning to students of consequences of cheating or general misconduct

Students should note that a domestic applicant applying for admission to practise law in Victoria is required by the Admission Rules 2008 to provide to the Board of Examiners:

(1.) a report from the University disclosing any disciplinary action taken against the student during the course (including any finding under the University Discipline Statute that the student has cheated in an assessment); and

(2.) an affidavit stating that the applicant has made full written disclosure of "every matter which a reasonable applicant would consider that the Board of Examiners might regard as not being favourable to the applicant". This may include an incident of academic or general misconduct, even if it did not lead to disciplinary action.

The Board of Examiners will consider these matters in assessing whether the applicant is a "fit and proper person to be admitted to the legal profession".

Professional recognition

The Law component of this degree is recognised by the Council of Legal Education (CoLE). For further information refer to: http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/law-03.html

Structure

The Bachelor of Laws course consists of 156 points including 12 compulsory units which must be completed by all students enrolled in an LLB program plus a further six 'quasi-compulsory' units which must be completed by students who wish to be qualified for admission to practice as a barrister or solicitor in Victoria. The remainder of the program consists of law elective units chosen by the student. Students must also refer to 'Bachelor of Laws - basic course structure' at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/law-08.html. The award of an honours degree in law is based on the weighted average of marks obtained in Monash law units.

The performing arts component requires that students must complete 96 points of study in one of the available majors. For details on the unit requirements for the performing arts majors refer to the list under 'Areas of study'.

Areas of study

Performing arts major

Requirements

First year

  • ATS1351 Exploring performance
  • ATS1890 Dramaturgy 1: Backgrounds
  • LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
  • LAW1104 Research and writing
  • LAW2101 Contract A
  • LAW2102 Contract B
  • 12 points of first-year performance and theatre units

Total: 48 points

Second year

  • ATS2811 Making performance: Theory and practice
  • ATS2891 Dramaturgy II: Materials
  • LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
  • LAW3302 Criminal law B
  • 24 points of second-year performance and theatre units

Total: 48 points

Third year

  • ATS3833 Writing/performance
  • ATS3892 Dramaturgy III: Contexts
  • LAW3401 Property law A
  • LAW3402 Property law B
  • 24 points of third-year performance and theatre units

Total: 48 points

Fourth year

Students intending to practice law in Victoria must complete the quasi-compulsory units below as three of their elective law units:

Total: 54 points

Fifth year

Students intending to practice law in Victoria must complete the quasi-compulsory units below as three of their elective law units:

Total: 54 points

Progression to further studies

Students may undertake honours in performing arts at the end of three years of study, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Performing Arts program and completed a minimum of 144 points of total study. Refer to the entry for 2766 Honours degree of Bachelor of Performing Arts.

Alternative exit(s)

Students may graduate with the Bachelor of Performing Arts at the end of three years of study, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Performing Arts program and completed a minimum of 144 points of total study.

Award(s)

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)
Bachelor of Performing Arts

Where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree the actual award(s) conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved, or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.