Courses by faculty: Faculty of Law

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.

Studying humanities develops general knowledge and specific intellectual skills relating to human thought and relations, such as the way we communicate or how the past has affected the present. Social science analyses and explains societies and the relationships of individuals within those societies.

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.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts, it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the content, methods of investigation and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of at least one discipline, and utilise the research skills gained from exposure to several disciplines
• demonstrate the critical ability to analyse truth claims and evidence, and utilise training and judgement to adapt skills and knowledge in different contexts
• engage responsibly in scholarship or professional practice cooperatively with others, demonstrating a capacity to accommodate the world view of others and achieve agreed outcomes through the use of highly developed oral and written communication skills
• devise time management practices to manage competing demands, engage in professional development and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning
• utilise the knowledge base and methodologies of the disciplines studied in order to find innovative solutions and provide authoritative advice, in a range of contexts and in a manner appropriate to the audience.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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)

(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".

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

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 from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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 Bachelor of Arts course requires that students must complete 96 points of arts units including:

(a.) an arts major (48 points)

(b.) an arts minor in a different area of study (24 points)

(c.) additional arts elective units to make up a total of 96 points.

By combining some of the core arts requirements, students can complete a double major in two different arts disciplines. For more details on this option, contact the Faculty of ArtsFaculty of Arts (http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/contact-arts/).

Available arts disciplines

Refer to the Faculty of Arts areas of studyareas of study (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html) in this Handbook.

First year

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• 24 points of first-year arts units consisting of two units each from two different arts disciplines

Total: 24 points of law; 24 points of arts (48 points)

Second year

• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• 12 points of second-year arts units consisting of two units in the minor discipline
• 12 points of second-year arts units consisting of two units in the major discipline
• 18 points of arts units at any year-level from any arts discipline

Total: 12 points of law; 42 points of arts (54 points)

Third year

• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3401 Property A
• LAW3402 Property B
• 24 points of third-year arts units, or 18 points of third-year and 6 points of second-year arts units consisting of four units in the major area of study
• 6 points of arts units at any year-level from any arts discipline

Total: 24 points of law; 30 points of arts (54 points)

Fourth year

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives/)

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law

Total: 48 points of law

Fifth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 48 points of law

Students may undertake honours in arts at the end of three years of study, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts program and completed a minimum of 144 points of total study. Refer to the entry for course 0082 Honours degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. Note: international student visa holders are not eligible to undertake the Honours degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws.

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

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

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.

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.

Biomedical science studies introduce students to a range of interdisciplinary units covering areas of modern biomedical sciences and human biology. The interdisciplinary approach of the biomedical science component produces graduates who are able to make a unique contribution to both medical science and law.

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.

On completion of the biomedical science component, students will:

• have a basic knowledge of the biomedical sciences in a range of important multidisciplinary areas
• have mastered the essential analytic procedures of written and oral communication relevant to biomedical sciences
• be graduates who are well prepared for potential employment opportunities in most facets of the health care and related industries
• be well prepared to embark on further vocational training or postgraduate studies in the biomedical sciences or other discipline areas
• have received training relevant to a range of knowledge-intensive health care industries
• have acquired skills in modern information technologies
• have been exposed to the research frontier at which advances in biomedical science are occurring
• have an appreciation of the ethical and social attitudes and responsibilities which arise as a professional, practicing biomedical scientist.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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)

(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".

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

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 from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives/) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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 biomedical science component requires that students must complete 96 points of biomedical science units, including 14 compulsory units and two elective units.

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organism
• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of biomedical science (48 points)

Second year

• BMS2011 Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of biomedical science (48 points)

Third year

• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease II
• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• 12 points of level three units elected from biomedical science disciplines*

Total: 24 points of law; 24 points of biomedical science (48 points)

* Generally these units begin with the prefixes BCH, BME, DEV, GEN, HUP, IMM, MIC, MIS, PHA and PHY and can be found in the Handbook indexes of units by codeindexes of units by code (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode.html).

Fourth year

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• LAW3401 Property A
• LAW3402 Property B
• 36 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 54 points of law

Fifth year -

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law

Total: 54 points of law

Students may undertake honours in biomedical science at the end of three years of study, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program and completed a minimum of 144 points of total study. Refer to the entry for 3418 Honours degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

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

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)

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.

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.

The Bachelor of Commerce provides a professional education in a range of units related to commerce disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing the analytical skills and professional competence required for careers in the business or public sector.

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 Bachelor of Commerce graduates will:

(a.) be able to construct conceptual frameworks and use these to analyse complex issues in the corporate sector, government and the professions

(b.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(c.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(d.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions to business problems.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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)

(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".

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

For information on professional recognition for the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree, refer to the Faculty of Business and Economics professional recognition webpageprofessional recognition webpage (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/esg/asu/publications/professional-recognition.html).

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 from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives/) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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 Bachelor of Commerce component requires that students must complete 96 points of study at the Clayton campus, consisting of five compulsory common core units, three additional units and an eight-unit major in one of the available areas of study.

Commerce majors

• Accounting
• Actuarial studies
• Business modelling
• Econometrics and business statistics
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial and insurance mathematics
• International commerce
• Management Studies
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Commerce component

Students must complete 16 units (96 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics as follows:

(a.) five compulsory common core units (30 points):

• ACC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ETC1000 Business and economic statistics
• MGC1010 Introduction to management
• MKC1200 Principles of marketing

(b.) a major of eight units (48 points):*

• the major must come from the approved majors listed under 'Areas of study'
• at least two units (12 points) must be completed at each of second and third-year levels.

* Note: Depending on the major chosen, one of the units in the major may have already been studied as part of the group of common core units - where this is the case, students will complete an additional unit as detailed below.

(c.) additional units from the faculty in the Bachelor of Commerce at the Clayton campus to reach the required minimum of 16 units.

Note: Enrolment in units at another campus is subject to there being capacity after students from that campus have enrolled.

Additional Bachelor of Commerce degree requirements:

• BTC1100 (Business law) is excluded from this degree
• a maximum of eight first-year-level units (48 points)
• a minimum of four third-year-level units (24 points) from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
• in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year-level units require the successful completion of three first-year-level units and third-year-level units require the successful completion of two second-year-level units.

Law component

Students must complete 156 points of law units from the Faculty of Law as specified below.

First year

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B

Second year

• LAW3401 Property A
• LAW3402 Property B
• 6 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

Third year

• 18 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW4170 Trusts

Fourth year

• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• 18 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

Fifth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence

Students may undertake honours in business and commerce at the end of three years of study, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Commerce program and completed a minimum of 144 points of total study. Refer to the honours courses listed in the Faculty of Business and Economics index of 2014 course offeringsindex of 2014 course offerings (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/index-byfaculty-bus.html).

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

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)

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.

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.

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.

Students who have, prior to admission to the LLB, successfully completed a minimum of 48 points of bachelor-degree-level study in a discipline other than law at Monash University or at another university will receive 36 points of unspecified credit towards the LLB. This may reduce the requirements for the LLB to 156 points of study and may allow students to complete the program in three to three and a half years of full-time study.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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)

(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".

This degree is recognised by the Council of Legal Education (CoLE). For further information refer to the Faculty of Law's professional recognition of coursesprofessional recognition of courses (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/law-03.html) webpage.

This course consists of 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 elective units chosen by the student from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives/) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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.

First year

Compulsory units

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B

Electives

• 12 points of non-law electivesnon-law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search).*

* Those students who have received unspecified credit for previous studies do not complete these two non-law electives but must complete instead LAW2201 (Torts A) and LAW2202 (Torts B) in first year, and will need to adjust their unit choice and progression accordingly.

Total: 48 points

Second year

Compulsory units

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• LAW2201 Torts A**
• LAW2202 Torts B**
• LAW3401 Property A
• LAW3402 Property B

Electives

• 18 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5159 Evidence

** Unless undertaken in first year.

Total: 48 points

Third year

Electives

• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law

Total: 48 points

Fourth year

Compulsory unit

• LAW3101 Administrative law

Electives

• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

Total: 48 points

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)

Where more than one award is listed 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.

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.

In addition to the chief music major, students will be exposed to the historical, creative, technical and cultural aspects of music.

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 music component contains both theoretical and practical modules that prepare graduates for a range of roles within the music industry.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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)

(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".

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

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 from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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 music component requires that students must complete 102 points of study, including 12 compulsory units and five elective units.

First year

• ATS1345 Introduction to western music
• ATS1346 Introduction to world musics
• ATS1349 Chief music study 1
• ATS1350 Chief music study 2
• ATS1899 Music theory and ear training 1
• ATS1900 Music theory and ear training 2
• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of music (48 points)

Second year

• ATS2808 Chief music study 3
• ATS2809 Chief music study 4*
• ATS2901 Music theory and ear training 3
• ATS2902 Music theory and ear training 4
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• 12 points of music elective units

For a list of music elective units refer to the course entry for 0821 Bachelor of Music0821 Bachelor of Music (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0821.html)

*Students must achieve at least a credit (60%) in this unit to continue on to ATS3830 Chief music study 5.

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of music (48 points)

Third year

• ATS3830 Chief music study 5*, or ATS3819 Applied music 1: Orchestration
• ATS3831 Chief music study 6, or ATS3820 Applied music 2: Conducting
• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• 18 points of music elective units

For a list of music elective units refer to the course entry for 0821 Bachelor of Music0821 Bachelor of Music (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/courses/0821.html)

*Students must achieve at least a credit (60%) in this unit to continue on to ATS3831 Chief music study 6.

Total: 24 points of law; 30 points of music (54 points)

Fourth year

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• 36 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 54 points of law

Fifth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

Total: 54 points of law

Students may undertake honours in music at the end of three years of study, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Music program and completed a minimum of 144 points of total study. Refer to the entry for 0822 Honours degree of Bachelor of Music.

Students may graduate with the Bachelor of Music at the end of three years of study by transferring into the single 0821 Bachelor of Music degree, provided they have met the requirements of the Bachelor of Music.

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)
Bachelor of Music

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.

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.

The science component aims to provide a broad, general science education with an emphasis on generic skills, which include numeracy, data analysis and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams. Graduates will also have specialist training in at least one science discipline, in preparation for honours and postgraduate study, or for employment in any of the traditional careers for scientists.

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.

Upon completion of the science component, students will have advanced knowledge and skills in at least one area of science. Graduates will have improved life and employment skills including generic skills necessary to critically analyse and communicate ideas and information, and a capacity to apply discipline knowledge and critical thinking to define and analyse problems, and develop effective solutions.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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".

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

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 from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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 Science component consists of a major sequence in an area of science, along with a specified number and type of science units including a level one mathematics or statistics unit, a level two science core unit covering scientific practice and communication.

The Faculty of Science requires science studies to be chosen from the science units listed in the Science areas of study and sequencesareas of study and sequences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) section in this Handbook.

Students in this course cannot take units from faculties other than the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Science.

Students must complete 252 credit points - 96 credit points of Science units and 156 credit points of Law units including all of the following:

Law component

The Bachelor of Laws course consists of 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 elective units chosen by the student.

Compulsory units

All compulsory units are worth 6 points:

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2101 Contract B
• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3401 Property law B

Quasi-compulsory units

The following units are not required in order for a student to graduate with a Bachelor of Laws, however they are required by the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice as a solicitor in Victoria. If students wish to be eligible for admission to practice as a solicitor, they must complete these units:

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence

Electives

The remainder of the law component of this degree is made up of undergraduate law electiveundergraduate law elective (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives) units selected by the student. Not all units are offered each year.

Science component

Students must complete: 16 units (96 credit points) of science units, including:

(1.) a minimum of four level-one science units (24 points) covering:

(a.) at least two level-one approved science sequences. The level one sequences are listed in the section Science level one sequencesScience level one sequences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-01a.html) in this handbook

(b.) at least one level-one mathematics or statistics unit from:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

(2.) one major sequence in a science area of study (48 points). The science major sequence must be chosen from the science areas of study for the campus on which the student is enrolled and are listed in the section Science areas of study and sequencesScience areas of study and sequences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) in this Handbook.

(3.) the course core unit SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication or SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (Advanced)

(4.) a minimum of ten science units (60 points) at level two and three (including either SCI2010 or SCI2015), with at least four science units at level three

(5.) additional science units to take the total credit points to 96.

Notes:

The Faculty of Science requires the science studies to be chosen from the science units listed in the Science areas of study and sequencesareas of study and sequences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) section in this Handbook.

Within the science component a maximum of six level-one science units (36 points) can be taken overall.

The level one mathematics/statistics unit taken will depend on the mathematics background and interests as follows:

• The statistics units SCI1020 (Introduction to statistical reasoning) and STA1010 (Statistical methods for science) are normally recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as life sciences
• SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent)
• The mathematical methods unit MTH1030 is recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1030 requires student to have studies VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020
• Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at the Faculty of Science, Student Academic Services officeStudent Academic Services office (http://www.monash.edu/science/undergraduate/help/).

Student should contact the Faculty of Science before enrolling in any stage of the double degree, to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. For information relating to course planning, science units and sequences students should refer to the Science Faculty InformationFaculty Information (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci.html) section of the Handbook.

Recommended program of study

First year

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• 36 points of science units including at least one of SCI1020 (Introduction to statistical reasoning), MTH1020 (Analysis of change), MTH1030 (Techniques for modelling), MTH1035 (Techniques for modelling advanced) or STA1010 (Statistical methods for science), and the remaining science units should be taken to satisfy the level-one requirements for two level one sequences in science.

The level one science approved sequences are listed in the section Approved level one sequences in scienceApproved level one sequences in science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/sci-01a.html) in this Handbook.

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of science (48 points)

Second year

• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• six units of science (36 points) including:

SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication or SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)

At least two units (12 points) of level-two units towards the major sequence in a science area of study. It is important that the units studied at stage two provide the prerequisites for the level-three units within the major sequence

The remaining science units at stage two should be chosen to maximise the choice of major sequences at level three and ensure that the overall science course requirement for a minimum of ten science units at level two and three (including SCI2010 or SCI2015), with at least four science units at level three, will be satisfied. It is recommended that students consider completing units at level two in more than one area of science to maximise unit choices and/or major sequences at level three.

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of science (48 points)

Third year

• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• Four science units (24 points). The science units must complete the requirement for the major sequence in an area of study and the overall science course requirements for a minimum of ten science units at level two and three (including SCI2010 or SCI2015), with at least four science units at level three.

Total: 24 points of law; 24 points of science (48 points)

Fourth year

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• 36 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 54 points of law

Fifth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law

Total: 54 points of law

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 credot points of units including all of the science requirements for the double degree course. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with the Faculty of Science regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three. Refer to the entry for course 0051 Honours degree of Bachelor of Science.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the double degree.

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)
Bachelor of Science

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.

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.

The study of aerospace engineering will focus on aerodynamics, aerospace materials, aerospace structures, propulsion and aerospace instrumentation and control. This will be complemented by a major emphasis on design, which will be taught with a project-based focus. Current industry practice and guidance on professional issues such as ethics, legal, environmental and safety issues will also be covered along with an understanding of the role of the aerospace industry in a wider, global context.

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 successful completion of the aerospace engineering component will enable students to acquire knowledge in the core disciplines underpinning aerospace engineering and incorporate this into the design of systems and components for the aerospace industry. They will be able to formulate problems, propose innovative solutions, analyse the technical and other aspects of these and make decisions about the preferred option.

Vacation employment/industrial experience

In order to fulfil the requirements of the various degree regulations and Engineers Australia, all engineering students must complete 12 weeks of approved engineering vacation employment and submit a report on that work. Such work is normally undertaken in the vacations between second and third years and/or between third and fourth years (but may also be taken between first and second years). Students who have completed all academic requirements for their degrees are not eligible to graduate until this vacation employment has been completed and a satisfactory report submitted.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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)

(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".

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

Refer also to information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering coursesprofessional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html).

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 from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives/) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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 aerospace engineering component requires that students must complete 156 points of study, including compulsory and elective units.

First year

• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• MAE1041 Introduction to aerospace engineering
• MAE1042 Introduction to aircraft structures and dynamics

Foundation units

Students who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4 Chemistry or Physics and/or Specialist Mathematics (or equivalents) select none, one or two appropriate foundation units from:

• ENG1070 Foundation chemistry
• PHS1080 Foundation physics
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics

Total: 12 points of law; 24, 30 or 36 points of engineering

Second year

• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• MAE2400 Engineering materials
• MAE2401 Aircraft structures I
• MAE2402 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• MEC2401 Dynamics I
• MEC2402 Engineering design I

Total: 12 points of law; 42 points of engineering (54 points)

Third year

• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• MAE2403 Aerospace computational mechanics
• MAE2404 Aerodynamics I
• MAE3401 Aerodynamics II
• MAE3405 Flight vehicle propulsion
• MAE3406 Aerospace materials
• MAE3407 Aircraft structures II
• MEC4426 Computer-aided design

Total: 12 points of law; 42 points of engineering (54 points)

Fourth year

• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• MAE3402 Aerospace design project
• MAE3404 Flight vehicle dynamics
• MAE3408 Aerospace control
• MAE4404 Aerospace practices
• MAE4408 Damage tolerance and airworthiness
• MEC4401 Final year project

Elective units

Select none, one or two units* from:

Preferred elective:

• MAE4409 Wing design

Other electives:

• MAE4407 Instrumentation and avionics
• MAE4965 Advanced aerodynamics and turbulence
• MAE4980 Aircraft engines
• MEC4402 Final year project - thesis**
• MEC4403 Research project ***
• MEC4459 Wind engineering
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
• MEC4446 Composite structures
• MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy

* Students who completed two foundation units do not select any electives. Students who completed one foundation unit complete one elective. Students who did not require a foundation unit complete two electives.

** Students require an aggregate score of at least 70 per cent for all unit results to date to enrol in this unit.

*** Enrolment subject to departmental approval.

Total: 12 points of law; 36, 42 or 48 points of engineering (48, 54 or 60 points)

Fifth year

• LAW3401 Property A
• LAW3402 Property B
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law

Total: 54 points of law

Sixth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 54 points of law

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)

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 or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course allows students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts component of the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws program to complete the requirements for the individual Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program and then complete their remaining law studies.

Students must have:

• completed a degree, with a major (48 points or the equivalent) in the intended honours discipline
• obtained at least a distinction average (70 per cent) in the honours discipline(s) to the value of 24 points at second and third-year level, of which at least 18 points must be at third-year level.

Contact the relevant school for any additional or special requirements.

Students qualified to enter an honours program must normally do so within five years of the date on which they completed their undergraduate studies.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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".

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

The Arts component requires that students complete 96 points in the Bachelor of Arts component of 0080 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws, and 48 points in the Honours degree of Bachelor of Arts.

The Bachelor of Laws component requires that students complete 156 points of study, including 96 points not yet completed as part of 0080 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/law-08.html).

Arts honours areas of study

Note: Studies in psychology must be taken as an arts discipline.

Berwick

• Communications

Caulfield

• Art history and theory
• Behavioural studies
• Communications
• Criminology
• Psychology

Clayton

• Ancient cultures
• Anthropology
• Australian indigenous studies
• Chinese studies
• Classical studies
• Communications
• Film and screen studies
• French studies
• Gender studies
• Geography and environmental science
• German studies
• History
• Indigenous cultures and histories
• Indonesian studies
• International studies
• Italian studies
• Japanese studies
• Jewish civilisation
• Korean studies
• Linguistics
• Literary studies
• Music
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Psychology
• Religion and theology
• Sociology
• Spanish and Latin American studies
• Theatre and performance
• Ukrainian studies

Students Should also contact the Faculty of Arts, and refer to the faculty's Honours at Monash ArtsHonours at Monash Arts (http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/future-students/honours-at-monash-arts/) webpage.

Refer to the areas of studyareas of study (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html) for those disciplines with honours offerings. Students should also contact the Faculty of Arts and refer to the faculty's Honours at Monash ArtsHonours at Monash Arts (http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/future-students/honours-at-monash-arts/) webpage.

Years one - three

Students enter this course with 156 points of credit from their enrolment in 0080 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws.

Fourth Year

Students, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the student's chosen discipline, including attending and/or presenting at seminars, undertaking any required coursework studies and other related activities as indicated by the faculty.

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of a specified length on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. In certain disciplines in the faculty, creative work or performance or a critical commentary may also form part of the thesis assessment.

Refer to 'Areas of study' for discipline-specific requirements.

Combined honours

Combined honours may be undertaken, provided that all honours requirements have been met in both disciplines. Application to undertake combined honours must be made with the support of the school honours coordinators of both disciplines. Combined honours normally take the form of a joint dissertation (50 per cent in each discipline) alongside coursework chosen from the two component disciplines.

Total: 48 points of arts

Fifth year

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law

Total: 48 points of law

Sixth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 48 points of law

Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)
The honours degree of Bachelor of 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.

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.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering choose to specialise in one of the branches of engineering listed under 'Areas of study'. The common level one engineering studies allow students to keep open the option of entering any of the branches. There are limits on the number of students who may enrol in each branch and, where demand exceeds supply, students will be admitted on the basis of academic merit (results at level one). Students who do not get their first choice will be offered a place in one of their other preferences. If students wish to change branches at a later level of the course, some additional units may be required and the transition could extend the duration of the course.

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 successful completion of the engineering component aims to produce graduates with a foundation in general engineering and a detailed knowledge of a specialisation in one of the offered branches of engineering.

Vacation employment/industrial experience

In order to fulfil the requirements of the various degree regulations and Engineers Australia, all engineering students must complete 12 weeks of approved engineering vacation employment and submit a report on that work. Such work is normally undertaken in the vacations between second and third years and/or between third and fourth years (but may also be taken between first and second years). Students who have completed all academic requirements for their degrees are not eligible to graduate until this vacation employment has been completed and a satisfactory report submitted.

Admission to practice: Disciplinary reports

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)

(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".

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

Refer also to information about professional recognition of Faculty of Engineering coursesprofessional recognition of Faculty of Engineering courses (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html).

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 from the list of undergraduate law electivesundergraduate law electives (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives/) in this Handbook. Students must also refer to the Bachelor of Laws - basic course structureBachelor of Laws - basic course structure (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 engineering component requires that students must complete 156 points of study (including the common first year), as specified in the course requirements below in one of the available branches of engineering.

Available engineering branches

• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Computer systems engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Materials engineering
• Mechanical engineering

First year (all students)

All units are 6 points unless otherwise indicated.

Students undertake common studies in first year engineering, however they should pay attention to the notes below regarding suggested studies depending on their intended branch of engineering.

Students must complete:

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing

two compulsory engineering core units:

• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering

three or four (depending on the need for a foundation unit, see below) engineering electives from:

• ENG1010 Process systems analysis
• ENG1020 Engineering structures
• ENG1030 Electrical systems*
• ENG1040 Engineering dynamics
• ENG1050 Engineering materials

* It is strongly recommended that students intending to undertake the electrical and computer systems engineering branch enrol in this unit.

If a foundation unit is required (depending on the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects completed) students complete one foundation unit from:

• ENG1070 Foundation chemistry
• PHS1080 Foundation physics
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics.

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of engineering (48 points)

Students must complete their studies in law and engineering in one of the branches of engineering below.

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of chemical engineering and Bachelor of Laws

Second year

• CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
• CHE2162 Material and energy balances
• CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
• CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
• CHM2735 Chemistry - principles and practice
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B

Total: 12 points of law; 42 points of engineering (54 points)

Third year

• CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
• CHE3162 Process control
• CHE3163 Sustainable processing 1
• CHE3164 Reaction engineering
• CHE3165 Separation processes
• CHE3166 Process design
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B

Total: 12 points of law; 36 points of engineering (48 points)

Fourth year

• CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
• CHE4161 Engineering in society
• CHE4162 Particle technology
• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• 12 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

Total: 36 points of law; 18 points of engineering (54 points)

Fifth year

• CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
• CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)
• 30 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW5159 Evidence
• LAW4171 Corporations law

Total: 30 points of law; 24 points of engineering (54 points)

Sixth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 42 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

Total: 54 points of law

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of civil engineering and Bachelor of Laws

Second year

• CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
• CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
• CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
• CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
• CIV2242 Geomechanics 1
• CIV2263 Water systems
• CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B

Total: 12 points of law; 48 points of engineering (60 points)

Third year

• CIV3204 Engineering investigation
• CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
• CIV3221 Building structures and technology
• CIV3222 Bridge design and assessment
• CIV3247 Geomechanics 2
• CIV3264 Urban water and waterway systems
• CIV3283 Road engineering
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B

Total: 12 points of law; 42 points of engineering (54 points)

Fourth year

• CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geomechanics
• CIV4210 Project A
• CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• 12 points from the civil engineering elective list below

Civil engineering electives

• CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
• CIV4211 Project B*
• CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
• CIV4235 Advanced structural design
• CIV4248 Ground hazards engineering
• CIV4249 Foundation engineering
• CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
• CIV4268 Water resources management
• CIV4283 Transport planning
• CIV4284 Transport systems
• ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

* Enrolment in this unit is by departmental approval only.

Total: 24 points of law; 30 points of engineering (54 points)

Fifth year

• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 48 points of law

Sixth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 36 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

Total: 48 points of law

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of electrical and computer systems engineering and Bachelor of Laws

Second year

• ECE2011 Signal processing
• ECE2021 Electromagnetism
• ECE2031 Circuits and control
• ECE2041 Telecommunications
• ECE2061 Analogue electronics
• ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B

Total: 12 points of law; 48 points of engineering (60 points)

Third year

• ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
• ECE3062 Electronic systems and control
• ECE3073 Computer systems
• ECE3091 Engineering design
• ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis
• ECE3093 Optimisation, estimation and numerical methods
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• 6 points from the electrical and computer systems engineering elective list below

Total: 12 points of law; 42 points of engineering (54 points)

Fourth year

• ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
• ECE4094 Project A
• ECE4095 Project B
• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• 12 points from the electrical and computer systems engineering elective list below

Electrical and computer systems engineering electives

• ECE4012 Applied digital signal processing
• ECE4023 Radio frequency electronics
• ECE4024 Wireless communications
• ECE4032 Advanced control
• ECE4033 Industrial instrumentation and measurement technologies
• ECE4042 Communications theory
• ECE4043 Optical communications
• ECE4044 Telecommunications protocols
• ECE4045 Network performance
• ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
• ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
• ECE4055 Electrical energy - power electronic applications
• ECE4058 Electrical energy - high voltage engineering
• ECE4063 Large scale digital design
• ECE4064 Electronic test technology
• ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
• ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
• ECE4076 Computer vision
• ECE4077 Advanced computing techniques
• ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
• ECE4081 Medical instrumentation
• ECE4084 Biomechanics of human musculo skeletal systems
• ECE4086 Medical imaging technology
• ECE4087 Medical technology innovation
• ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

Total: 24 points of law; 30 points of engineering (54 points)

Fifth year

• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 48 points of law

Sixth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 36 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

Total: 48 points of law

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of materials engineering and Bachelor of Laws

Second year

• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• MTE2541 Crystal structures, thermodynamics and phase equilibria
• MTE2542 Microstructural development
• MTE2544 Functional materials
• MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
• MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
• MTE2547 Structure-property relationships in materials
• MTE2548 Biomaterials I

Total: 12 points of law; 48 points of engineering (60 points)

Third year

• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• MTE3541 Materials durability
• MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
• MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: The mechanics of materials
• MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering
• MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
• MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
• MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling

Total: 12 points of law; 42 points of engineering (54 points)

Fourth year

• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• MTE4525 Material engineering project I
• MTE4526 Materials engineering project II
• MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
• MTE4572 Polymer and composite processing and engineering
• MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics

Total: 24 points of law; 30 points of engineering (54 points)

Fifth year

• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives)

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 48 points of law

Sixth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 36 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

Total: 48 points of law

Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering and Bachelor of Laws

Second year

• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• MEC2401 Dynamics
• MEC2402 Engineering design
• MEC2403 Mechanics of materials
• MEC2404 Fluid mechanics I
• MEC2405 Thermodynamics
• MEC2407 Electromechanics
• MEC2456 Engineering computational analysis

Total: 12 points of law; 48 points of engineering (60 points)

Third year

• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• MEC3416 Engineering design II
• MEC3451 Fluid mechanics II
• MEC3453 Dynamics II
• MEC3454 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• MEC3455 Solid mechanics
• MEC3457 Systems and control
• MEC3458 Experimental project
• MEC3459 Materials selection for engineering design

Total: 12 points of law; 48 points of engineering (60 points)

Fourth year

• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3401 Property law A
• LAW3402 Property law B
• MEC4401 Final year project
• MEC4407 Engineering design III
• 12 points of mechanical engineering electives from the list below

Mechanical engineering electives

• MEC4402 Final year project - thesis*
• MEC4403 Research project**
• MEC4459 Wind engineering
• MEC4416 Momentum energy and mass transport in engineering systems
• MEC4417 Refrigeration and air-conditioning
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4425 Micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics
• MEC4426 Computer-aided design
• MEC4427 Systems integrity and maintenance
• MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
• MEC4444 Industrial noise and its control
• MEC4446 Composite structures
• MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy
• MEC4456 Robotics

* Recommended only for students with an aggregate of at least 70 per cent for all unit results to date at the conclusion of third year.

** Subject to departmental approval.

Total: 24 points of law; 24 points of engineering (48 points)

Fifth year

• 48 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5159 Evidence

Total: 48 points of law

Sixth year

• LAW3101 Administrative law
• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• 36 points of elective law unitselective law units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/law-electives).

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

• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society

Total: 48 points of law

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Systems
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)

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 or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course has been developed to offer maximum flexibility and choice for both law and non-law graduates, with a broad range of units that enables students to individually tailor the course to suit their interests and professional needs.

The Graduate Diploma in Law aims to provide further education in the legal profession to update skills and specialise in specific areas of the law. It may also contribute to continuing legal education and professional development.

This course consists of eight 6-point coursework units.

• Law

Specialisations

• Commercial law
• Dispute resolution
• Government law and regulatory practice
• Human rights law
• Intellectual property law
• International and comparative law
• Law
• Media and communications law
• Regulatory studies
• Workplace and employment law

Students must complete eight coursework units from a list of approved law units. The course can be completed with or without a specialisation. Refer to 'Areas of study' for more information.

Additional course requirements and recommendation:

• Domestic students with a degree in a discipline other than law will be required to complete the unit LAW7212 Australian legal system.
• International students and those with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete the unit LAW7436 Australian legal process and research.

Not all units may be available in every year. Further information is available on the faculty website regarding law units and specialisationslaw units and specialisations (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html) and the current postgraduate law timetablecurrent postgraduate law timetable (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html).

Minimum grade for articulation

A credit average is required to articulate to a relevant master's program.

Graduate Diploma in Law

Candidature in a research master's degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the candidate is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Candidates are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Areas of research

This course may be undertaken in any area of research offered by the Faculty of Law. The current principal research areas cover:

• administrative law and regulation
• commercial law
• comparative law
• constitutional law
• construction law
• courts
• corporations law
• criminal law
• e-commerce and information technology
• environment law
• equity
• evidence
• family law
• gender and law
• health law
• human rights law
• intellectual property law
• international law
• labour and employment law
• legal education
• legal history
• legal practice
• legal theory
• litigation and dispute resolution
• privacy law
• property law
• superannuation law
• taxation law
• torts
• trusts
• venture capital law

Successful completion of the program will signify that the candidate has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for candidates refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters).

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Candidates must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the candidate's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

(b) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished work may be permitted.

Candidates may apply to upgrade to PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months candidature, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Master of Laws (Research)

Candidature in a Master of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the candidate is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Candidates are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the candidate has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for candidates refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters).

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Areas of research

This course may be undertaken in any area of research offered by the Faculty of Law. The current principal research areas cover:

• administrative law and regulation
• commercial law
• comparative law
• constitutional law
• construction law
• courts
• corporations law
• criminal law
• e-commerce and information technology
• environment law
• equity
• evidence
• family law
• gender and law
• health law
• human rights law
• intellectual property law
• international law
• labour and employment law
• legal education
• legal history
• legal practice
• legal theory
• litigation and dispute resolution
• privacy law
• property law
• superannuation law
• taxation law
• torts
• trusts
• venture capital law

Candidates must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the candidate's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty; and

(b) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished work may be permitted.

Students may apply to upgrade to PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months candidature, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Master of Philosophy

The graduate program in commercial law provides advanced offerings in this area for both law graduates and graduates in disciplines other than law. The extensive range of units enables students to develop and enhance their knowledge across the breadth of commercial law that includes corporate, banking and finance, and competition law, or to pursue some selected areas in greater depth. The program is attractive for those who seek to develop or expand a career in this area. The graduate program focuses upon both a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of commercial law and its practical application as well as addressing advanced and current issues from both a local and international perspective.

The Master of Commercial Law caters for the needs of those who have an interest in the study of commercial law at an advanced level. It provides a formal course of training for non-law graduates working in law-related fields (eg accountants, company administrators, management personnel etc), and provides opportunities for non-law graduates to obtain a specialist qualification.

The course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis.

• Commercial law
• Dispute resolution
• Law

Students must complete one of the following options:

• a minimum of five coursework units in the area of commercial law. The remaining coursework units may be taken from the approved list of law units.
• four coursework units with at least one unit in the area of commercial law and a minor thesis of 25,000-30,000 words on an approved topic in the area
• six coursework units with at least three units in the area of commercial law and a minor thesis of 12,000-15,000 words on an approved topic in the area

In order to qualify to undertake one of the minor thesis options, a student must have achieved a minimum of 70 per cent in each of the coursework units undertaken. Information on the minor thesis option is available on the Enrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesisEnrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesis (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/enrolments/enrolment-guidelines-pg-minor-thesis.html) webpage.

Refer to the 'Areas of study' for more information on units available.

Additional course requirements and recommendation:

• Domestic students with a degree in a discipline other than law will be required to complete the unit LAW7212 Australian legal system.
• International students and those with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete the unit LAW7436 Australian legal process and research.

Not all units may be available in every year. Further information is available on the faculty website regarding law units and specialisationslaw units and specialisations (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html) and the current postgraduate law timetablecurrent postgraduate law timetable (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html).

Students may exit with Graduate Diploma in Law providing all requirements for that award have been met.

Master of Commercial Law

This course provides advanced offerings in this area for both graduates in law and graduates in disciplines other than law. The extensive range of units enables students to develop and enhance their knowledge across the breadth of human rights law, which is becoming increasingly important in industry, the media and government. The program is also attractive for those who seek employment by human rights related organisations such as international organisations, domestic and international, non-government organisations (NGOs) and development agencies.The graduate program focuses upon both a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of human rights law and its practical application as well as addressing advanced and current issues from both a local and international perspective.

This course seeks to provide students with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the international and domestic human rights legal framework, the organisations that promote and protect it, and the mechanisms and processes by which it is enforced, and the interpretation of human rights laws. Graduates will also develop high-level skills in interpreting and analysing primary and secondary human rights materials, including treaties, treaty body decisions, domestic jurisprudence and scholarly commentary, and will be able to present well-researched arguments in a clear, coherent and scholarly manner.

The course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis.

• Dispute resolution
• Human rights law
• Law

Students must complete one of the following options:

• a minimum of five coursework units in the area of human rights law. The remaining coursework units may be taken from the approved list of law units.
• four coursework units with at least one unit in the area of human rights law and a minor thesis of 25,000-30,000 words on an approved topic in the area.
• six coursework units with at least three units in the area of human rights law and a minor thesis of 12,000-15,000 words on an approved topic in the area.

In order to qualify to undertake one of the minor thesis options, a student must have achieved a minimum of 70 per cent in each of the coursework units undertaken. Information on the minor thesis option is available on the Enrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesisEnrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesis (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/enrolments/enrolment-guidelines-pg-minor-thesis.html) webpage. Refer to the 'Areas of study' for more information on units available.

Additional course requirements and recommendation:

• Domestic students with a degree in a discipline other than law will be required to complete the unit LAW7212 Australian legal system.
• International students and those with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete the unit LAW7436 Australian legal process and research.

Not all units may be available in every year. Further information is available on the faculty website regarding law units and specialisationslaw units and specialisations (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html) and the current postgraduate law timetablecurrent postgraduate law timetable (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html).

Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Law providing all requirements for that award have been met.

Master of Human Rights Law

This course provides advanced offerings in intellectual property law for both graduates in law and graduates in disciplines other than law. The extensive range of units enables students to develop and enhance their knowledge across the breadth of intellectual property subject matter, including copyright, trade marks, patents for inventions, confidential information and designs, or to pursue some selected areas in greater depth. A number of units have accreditation from the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys and their completion enables students to satisfy all the knowledge requirements for registration as a trade marks or patent attorney. Therefore, this program is especially attractive for those who seek to develop or expand a career in this area and gain a postgraduate qualification at the same time. The graduate program focuses upon both a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of intellectual property law and its practical application as well as addressing advanced and current issues from both a local and international perspective.

The course objectives are those primarily defined by the Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys. Upon successful completion of the course students will have acquired:

• a detailed understanding of the Australian trade marks and patent and designs systems
• an understanding of the required standard of professional conduct of trade marks and patent attorneys
• an understanding of the Australian legal system
• an overview of intellectual and industrial property and an understanding of the ways in which such property may be protected in Australia
• an understanding of the rights, privileges and responsibilities of trade marks and patent attorneys
• an understanding of the principles of trade marks, patents and designs systems in Australia
• an ability to advise and handle the interests of a client in relation to the prosecution and maintenance of trade mark, patent and design applications
• knowledge of further legal subjects relevant to trade mark, patent and design law and practice.

The knowledge requirements for registration as a Patent Attorney or a Trade Marks Attorney in Australia with the Australian Government's Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys can be fulfilled by units available within the intellectual property specialisation. Further information on registration is available on the Professional Standards BoardProfessional Standards Board (http://www.psb.gov.au) website.

The course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis.

• Intellectual property law
• Media and communications law
• Law

Students must complete one of the following options:

• a minimum of five coursework units in the area of intellectual property law. The remaining coursework units may be taken from the approved list of law units.
• four coursework units with at least one unit in the area of intellectual property law and a minor thesis of 25,000-30,000 words on an approved topic in the area.
• six coursework units with at least three units in the area of intellectual property law and a minor thesis of 12,000-15,000 words on an approved topic in the area.

In order to qualify to undertake one of the minor thesis options, a student must have achieved a minimum of 70 per cent in each of the coursework units undertaken. Information on the minor thesis option is available on the Enrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesisEnrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesis (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/enrolments/enrolment-guidelines-pg-minor-thesis.html) webpage.

Refer to the 'Areas of study' for more information on units available.

Additional course requirements and recommendation:

• Domestic students with a degree in a discipline other than law will be required to complete the unit LAW7212 Australian legal system.
• International students and those with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete the unit LAW7436 Australian legal process and research.

Not all units may be available in every year. Further information is available on the faculty website regarding law units and specialisationslaw units and specialisations (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html) and the current postgraduate law timetablecurrent postgraduate law timetable (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html).

Students may exit with Graduate Diploma in Law providing all requirements for that award have been met.

Master of Intellectual Property Law

This course has been developed to offer maximum flexibility and choice for law graduates, with a broad range of units that enables students to individually tailor the degree to suit their interests and professional needs.

The Master of Laws aims to provide further education to lawyers to assist them to update their skills, specialise in specific areas of the law and undertake research. It may also contribute to continuing legal education and professional development.

The course comprises eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis. The course can be completed with or without a specialisation.

• Law

Specialisations

• Commercial law
• Dispute resolution
• Government law and regulatory practice
• Human rights law
• Intellectual property law
• International and comparative law
• Law
• Media and communications law
• Regulatory studies
• Workplace and employment law

Students must complete one of the following options:

• eight coursework units from the list of approved law units. Units may be chosed from one or more specialisations.
• four coursework units and a minor thesis of 25,000-30,000 words on an approved topic.
• six coursework units and a minor thesis of 12,000-15,000 words on an approved topic.

In order to qualify to undertake one of the minor thesis options, a student must have achieved a minimum of 70 per cent in each of the coursework units undertaken. Information on the minor thesis option is available on the Enrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesisEnrolment guidelines and process for postgraduate minor thesis (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/enrolments/enrolment-guidelines-pg-minor-thesis.html) webpage.

Refer to the 'Areas of study' for more information on units available.

Additional course requirement and recommendation:

• International students and those with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete the unit LAW7436 Introduction to Australian legal process and research.

Not all units may be available in every year. Further information is available on the faculty website regarding law units and specialisationslaw units and specialisations (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html) and the current postgraduate law timetablecurrent postgraduate law timetable (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html).

Students may exit with 2103 Graduate Diploma in Law providing all requirements for that award have been met.

Master of Laws

This course is a first degree in law for graduates of disciplines other than law, or those with a law degree from a non common law jurisdiction, who wish to gain admission as a practising lawyer in Victoria. The course focuses on the knowledge, legal skills and professional ethics that may be expected of legal practitioners.

The JD is not a professional doctorate and therefore graduates are not permitted to refer to themselves as 'Doctor'. The appropriate designation is e.g. 'Jane Smith, LLM (Juris Doctor)'.

Graduates of the Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) will:

• have an understanding of basic legal concepts and institutions and of the historical, social, political and economic factors influencing the development of legal concepts and legal institutions
• be able to identify, use and evaluate the concepts, principles and rules used in legal arguments and the methods by which they are derived and modified
• have acquired some familiarity with theories about the nature of law, the systemisation of legal rules and the relationship between law and other social institutions
• have developed skills of legal research and analysis and oral and written communication
• have analysed the law critically and taken an interest in the development of legal and social policy
• have developed an understanding of concepts of justice, a concern to promote justice and an appreciation of their professional responsibilities
• have acquired the basic knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the legal profession, law reform agencies, government service or other relevant areas of employment
• have enhanced thinking, reasoning and expressive abilities within legal and related contexts
• have developed Monash graduate attributes
• have developed an understanding of advanced skills in research analysis and the written or oral communication of complex ideas
• have developed and demonstrated a knowledge of law and the theoretical and policy framework within which the law operates
• understand their ethical responsibilities and those which may affect their clients.

Approved credit may consist of up to eight compulsory units or up to seven compulsory units and one elective unit.

Credit will not be given for units completed as part of an undergraduate degree, although students may be exempted from units where appropriate.

48 credit points

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:

• 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)
• 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".

Students who complete the Master of Laws (Juris Doctor) must, in order to gain admission to practice as a lawyer in Victoria, complete either one year of supervised workplace training or a practical legal training course.

This course consists of 90-points of core units and 54-points of elective units.

• Law

Core units

Students must complete the following units:

• LAW7264 Principles of criminal law and procedure
• LAW7266 Principles of torts
• LAW7267 Principles of property law
• LAW7268 Principles of constitutional law
• LAW7269 Principles of equity
• LAW7270 Advanced property law
• LAW7271 Principles of trusts
• LAW7272 Principles of civil procedure
• LAW7273 Principles of evidence
• LAW7274 Principles of administrative law
• LAW7275 Principles of corporations law
• LAW7277 Advanced corporations law
• LAW7428 Principles of contract A
• LAW7429 Principles of contract B
• LAW7470 Australian legal reasoning and methods

Elective units

Students must complete 54 points of elective units chosen from

• the approved list of law units (refer to 'Areas of study' for more information)
• LAW7331 Lawyers' responsibilities*
• LAW7423 Professional practice (jd) (12 credit points)

* Required elective for students wishing to practise as a lawyer in Victoria.

Master of Laws (Juris Doctor)

This innovative master's degree is being offered by the Faculty of Law in conjunction with the faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The study of regulation is a relatively new discipline which both links and transcends the boundaries between the disciplines of economics, law, politics, criminology, sociology, psychology, organisational theory, public administration and health. To date, it has been at the periphery of most of these fields. This course will provide practitioners and scholars in these fields with a core set of ideas, theories and skills to apply to their activities.

The Master of Regulatory Studies provides a broad understanding of regulatory processes and techniques applicable across a range of regulated activities. It provides an understanding of law, economics and public policy for persons working in government in policy development, regulatory enforcement or the development of regulatory legislation, in private industry, law firms and in academia. The course provides current and future practitioners with the appropriate theories and skills to deal with the regulatory challenges that arise in all areas of national and international activity.

This course consists of eight 6-point coursework units.

• Government law and regulatory practice

Students must complete three core units and five coursework units selected from the list of prescribed electives. Students who do not have an Australian law degree may be required to complete additional core units, in which case the number of electives required will decrease correspondingly.

Core units

• LAW7313 Regulatory fundamentals: Concepts, constructs and context
• LAW7315 Regulatory methods
• LAW7317 Evaluating what works in regulation

Additional core unit for students who do not have an Australian law degree:

• LAW7436 Australian legal process and research

Students admitted to the course with credit must complete a minimum of two core units.

Elective units

• AFF5011 Issues in risk management
• AFF9020 Introduction to risk principles
• APG5428 Environmental governance and citizenship
• BTX5000 Corporate governance
• BTX5050 Asian business law
• BTX5100 Corporate environmental responsibility
• BTX5180 Financial services regulation
• ECX5470 Competition, regulation and policy
• GRS1005 Fertility regulation
• LAW7037 Occupational health and safety
• LAW7056 Competition law
• LAW7078 Graduate research paper
• LAW7083 Law of employee relations
• LAW7212 Australian legal system
• LAW7258 Consumer protection: Regulation and compliance
• LAW7278 Comparative competition law
• LAW7306 Corporate governance and directors' duties
• LAW7322 Communications law and regulation
• LAW7324 Energy law, regulation and policy
• LAW7325 Regulation of Australian water resources
• LAW7329 The privatising state: Reform, regulation and reinvention
• LAW7335 Regulating the professions
• LAW7434 The law of climate change
• LAW7444 Economics of regulation
• LAW7445 Issues in consumer policy
• LAW7490 Regulating business: Enforcement and compliance
• MCE1213 Regulation and ethics in assisted reproductive technologies
• LAW7498 Principles of government law and administration
• any other relevant unit with the approval of the Master of Laws course convenor.

Not all units may be available in every year. Further information is available on the faculty website regarding law units and specialisationslaw units and specialisations (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html) and the current postgraduate law timetablecurrent postgraduate law timetable (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html).

Students may exit with Graduate Diploma in Law providing all requirements for that award have been met.

Master of Regulatory Studies

This course provides advanced offerings in workplace and employment law for both graduates in law and graduates in disciplines other than law. The extensive range of units enables students to develop and enhance their knowledge across the breadth of workplace and employment law. The program is attractive for those who seek to develop or expand a career in this area. The graduate program focuses upon both a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of workplace and employment law and its practical application as well as addressing advanced and current issues from both a local and international perspective.

The Master of Workplace and Employment Law caters for the needs of graduates who have an interest in the study of workplace, employment and labour law at an advanced level. It provides a formal course of training for non-law graduates working in law-related fields (e.g. industrial relations practitioners, human resource practitioners, industrial officers, management personnel).

The course consists of eight 6-point coursework units or a combination of coursework units and a minor thesis.

• Dispute resolution
• Law
• Workplace and employment law

Students must complete one of the following options:

• a minimum of five coursework units in the area of workplace and employment law. The remaining coursework units may be taken from the approved list of law units.
• four coursework units with at least one unit in the area of workplace and employment law and a minor thesis of 25,000-30,000 words on an approved topic in the area.
• six coursework units with at least three units in the area of workplace and employment law and a minor thesis of 12,000-15,000 words on an approved topic in the area.

In order to qualify to undertake one of the minor thesis options, a student must have achieved a minimum of 70 per cent in each of the coursework units undertaken. Information on the minor thesis option is available at http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/enrolment-guidelines-pg-minor-thesis.html.

Refer to the 'Areas of study' for more information on units available.

Additional course requirements and recommendations:

• Domestic students with a degree in a discipline other than law will be required to complete the unit LAW7212 Australian legal system.
• International students and those with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete the unit LAW7436 Australian legal process and research.

Not all units may be available in every year. Further information is available on the faculty website regarding law units and specialisationslaw units and specialisations (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/postgraduate/units-overview.html) and the current postgraduate law timetablecurrent postgraduate law timetable (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/timetables/postgraduate/index.html).

Students may exit with Graduate Diploma in Law providing all requirements for that award have been met.

Master of Workplace and Employment Law

The Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) is a professional doctorate program that enables students to complete a research thesis together with a selection of coursework units in a specific area of interest. The program is suited to legal professionals seeking to enhance their expertise through advanced coursework and research. The coursework units allow students to develp some expertise in the area in which they intend to pursue their research before commencing work on their thesis.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the holder has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the candidate's capacity to carry out independent research.

In some cases credit may be given for Master of Laws units completed at another Australian law school provided that they are not counted towards a completed master's degree and approval is granted by the Faculty Research Committee and the Graduate Research Committee.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for candidates refer to the Handbook for Doctoral DegreesHandbook for Doctoral Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/content/).

This course consists of coursework study and a research and thesis component.

Coursework component

Students are required to complete:

• LAW7300 SJD seminar
• four coursework units from the Master of Laws programMaster of Laws program (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2014handbooks/aos/law/)

Candidates must achieve a minimum average level of distinction (70 per cent) in those units.

Research component

Candidates must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the candidate's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty; and

(b) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished work may be permitted.

Doctor of Juridical Science

Candidature in a Doctor of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a significant contribution to the discipline in which the candidate is enrolled. Doctoral candidates are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the holder has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the candidate's capacity to carry out independent research.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for candidates refer to the Handbook for Doctoral DegreesHandbook for Doctoral Degrees (http://www.monash.edu/migr/research-degrees/handbook/content/).

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Areas of research

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program may be undertaken in any area of research offered by the Faculty of Law. The current principal research areas cover:

• administrative law and regulation
• commercial law
• comparative law
• constitutional law
• construction law
• courts
• corporations law
• criminal law
• e-commerce and information technology
• environment law
• equity
• evidence
• family law
• gender and law
• health law
• human rights law
• intellectual property law
• international law
• labour and employment law
• legal education
• legal history
• legal practice
• legal theory
• litigation and dispute resolution
• privacy law
• property law
• superannuation law
• taxation law
• torts
• trusts
• venture capital law

Candidates must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the candidate's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty; and

(b) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 100,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished work may be permitted.

Doctor of Philosophy