Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2841)
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Approved Abbreviation: BIS/LLB(Hons)
Western Sydney University Program Code: 2841
AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 108431B
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Information Systems/ Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law. An honours degree indicates academic excellence in a professional context and, as an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 qualification, students may also have direct entry into postgraduate programs including Masters and Doctor of Philosophy programs.
There is no direct entry into the Honours program. Entry is by application only following completion of at least 160 credit points of Law study and by meeting specified criteria (see Admission details). As an embedded honours program, students are not required to undertake an additional period of study. Further details regarding the honours program and its requirements are available at: Honours in Law and School of Law Honours Guidelines.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. The program provides students with a broad progressive legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. Students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology and extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement and international exchange engagements.
Study Mode
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Information Systems subjects are offered at Parramatta campus and Law subjects are offered at Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Students may be required to travel between campuses in order to complete their subjects.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training.
The Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
This program is designed for students in the Bachelor of Information Systems /Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an Honours program.
Students must meet all of the following criteria for admission:
Completion of at least 160 credit points of law study (or 140 credit points if two Summer subjects are undertaken);
Demonstration of the likelihood of graduating with an Honours Weighted Average Mark (HWAM) of at least 70 at the time of graduation; or an Admission Average Mark (AAM) of at least 70 at the time of admission to the Honours program. Refer to https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/sol/honours for details
Demonstration of satisfactory academic writing skills
Availability of a principal supervisor
Special Requirements
Students enrolling in these subjects may need to have a National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations as they may be conducting their placement in circumstances where they work with minors. This would be managed on an as needs basis:
LAWS 3078 Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan
Program Structure
Qualification for the double degree requires the successful completion of 400 credit points consisting of the subjects listed in the recommended sequence.
240 credit points of Law subjects comprising:
160 credit points of specified core subjects to meet Priestly 11 accreditation requirements:
10 credit points Research Training Component (LAWS 4016 Legal Research and Methodology)
20 credit points Research Component (LAWS 4011 Law Honours Dissertation)
50 credit points of LLB alternate subjects.
Plus
160 credit points of specified Information Systems subjects
Early Exit - Students are eligible to graduate in the Bachelor of Information Systems on completion of the 16 specified information systems subjects plus the eight law subjects specified in the table below in lieu of program 3687 Bachelor of Information Systems electives and / or ‘Major’:
Students enrolled in the 2841 Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) will only be eligible to graduate from their Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree upon completion of the entire 400 credit point program. Students enrolled in this program who wish to graduate with a standalone law degree prior to completion of the entire Bachelor of Information Systems component must transfer to program 2829 Bachelor of Laws (Non Graduate Entry) (Honours) which requires the completion of 320 credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Planning study
It may be possible to vary the sequence of subjects so that students study a greater concentration of either law or information systems study each semester, to minimise travel between campuses and to overcome timetabling problems. Students should speak to their Academic Program Advisor as needed.
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 400 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws Alternate Subjects may vary from year to year. New subjects may become available and some others discontinued. The School will publish information on which subjects are available in a session.
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of the program for students who may have passed subjects in the list in 2022 or earlier.
JUST 4001 Clinical Legal Placement, replaced by LAWS 4017 Access to Justice Clinic