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LAWS 4011 Law Honours Dissertation

LAWS 4011  Law Honours Dissertation  (20 Credit Points)  
Subject Details  Legacy Code: 200700  

This subject comprises the continued research and writing of a research dissertation of between 8,000 and 12,000 words on an approved topic in law that was developed in unit LAWS 4016 Legal Research and Methodology with an approved research proposal and supervisor. The subject is only open to students who have successfully completed LAWS 4016 Legal Research and Methodology and are enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program. The subject provides an opportunity for law students to further develop and refine their legal research and writing skills and to explore and analyse a legal topic chosen in consultation with the School of Law Honours Coordinator, in order to produce a high-quality piece of academic work. This subject can only be commenced in Spring Session.

Level: Undergraduate Level 4 subject  
Pre-requisite(s): LAWS 4016 Legal Research and Methodology  
Restrictions: Please see the Subject Details page for any restrictions for this subject  

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (2743)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-science-bachelor-laws/

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2832)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-sciencebachelor-laws-honours/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Science/ 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. 

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (2788)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-business-bachelor-laws/

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2840)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-business--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Business/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. 

Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws (2785)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-accounting-bachelor-laws/

Commencement Year 2017 - 2785.2 Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws The program couples undergraduate qualifications in law and accounting. Students gain an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practice, combined with study of economics, finance, statistics and law. Students develop professional legal skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret legal material, understand fundamental legal principles, the relationship between law and society, and solve non-legal problems. Students can tailor study for career paths in a variety of local and international law fields. The program meets the undergraduate academic requirements for admission to legal practice through the Legal Profession Admission Board and also satisfies the current pre-admission educational requirements for registration as a practicing accountant. Graduates may pursue further specialised study. The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited with and satisfies the pre-admission educational requirements for membership of CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Completion of this degree will allow students to claim a number of exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional Qualification. The University has approval from the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) to deliver programs in Australian taxation law and commercial law for tax (financial) advisers and tax agents. Successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting degree (including completion of specific electives) satisfies the tertiary qualifications requirements to register as a Tax (Financial) Adviser or Tax Agent. Details of which subjects must be completed to meet these requirements can be found via the link below. TPB Tax (Financial) Adviser Registration Requirements Early Exit Students may exit this program on completion of 80 credit points with a 2827 Diploma in Laws (exit only)

Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws (2752)

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws (2758)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-international-studies-bachelor-laws/

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (2538)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-social-science-bachelor-laws/

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws (2767)

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (2537)

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Laws (Non Graduate Entry) (2502)

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (2766)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-criminology-bachelor-laws/

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Laws (2801)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-information-systems-advanced-bachelor-laws/

This program enables multi-skilling in information systems and law, enabling increased marketability in these diverse career fields. The Bachelor of Laws equips students with the professional legal skills and knowledge required by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to legal practice in NSW, and to solve legal and non-legal problems. Students can undertake specialised study in topical local and international law and practical experiences. In the Information Systems Advanced component of the program, students learn about computing and information technology in a business context. The program extends learning available in Bachelor of Information Systems through advanced activities including extension projects, hands on business projects and research training. Mentoring and access to some industry partners and research groups will enable students to develop skills and networks that apply directly in industry.

Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws (2800)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-information-systems-bachelor-laws/

This combined program enables multi-skilling into two diverse career paths- information systems and law, providing increased marketability to multiple areas of expertise. The Bachelor of Laws equips students with the professional legal skills and knowledge which are required by the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in New South Wales and to solve legal and non-legal problems. Students can undertake specialised study in topical local and international law. The Bachelor of Information Systems integrates the applications of computing and information systems in the context of a global business environment. Students collaborate with an organisation in its industry based setting, on a project to solve a real community-based problem. The project involves the design, development, deployment and further management of the information system.

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) (2501)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-laws-graduate-entry/

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2839)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-accounting--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Accounting/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.

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2837)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-information-communications-technology--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/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. 

Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2834)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-international-studies--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of International Studies/ 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. 

​Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2833)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-communication--bachelor-laws-honours/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Communication/ 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. 

​Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2831)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-social-science--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Social Science/ 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. 

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2830)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-artsbachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Arts/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. 

Diploma in Laws (exit only) (2827)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/diploma-laws-exit-only/

This program is an early exit point only from the Bachelor of Laws and related double degree courses.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2844)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-arts-psychologybachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) /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. 

Bachelor of Construction Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2838)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-construction-management-studies--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Construction Management Studies/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.

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2836)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-criminal-community-justice--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ 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. 

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2835)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-criminology--bachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Criminology/ 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. 

Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2841)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-information-systems--bachelor-laws-honours/

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. 

Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (2842)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-information-systems-advancedbachelor-laws-honours-/

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/ 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. 

Bachelor of Laws (Non Graduate Entry) (Honours) (2829)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-laws-non-graduate-entry-honours/

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program is designed for high achieving law students who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research. 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.

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) (Honours) (2828)

https://hbook.westernsydney.edu.au/programs/bachelor-laws-graduate-entry-honours/

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program is designed for high achieving law students who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research. 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.