University of Newcastle, United Kingdom, Callaghan

Social Science and Laws (Honours), Combined Degree

Course Highlights

Within this combined degree program, students study a combination of Social Science and Law courses over a period of five years full-time. On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the required courses for the Bachelor of Social Science degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis.

Career Opportunities

A legal degree is a gateway to a career as a solicitor or barrister, but it is not the only path you can choose; there are many options beyond the legal profession that are available to you Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Barrister Barrister's clerk Chartered legal executive (England and Wales) Company secretary Detective Licensed conveyancer Paralegal Solicitor Solicitor, Scotland Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Advice worker Chartered accountant Civil Service administrator Data analyst Data scientist Human resources officer Patent attorney Stockbroker Trading standards officer Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Course Overview

Students completing this combined degree meet the academic requirement to practise law in NSW, and acquire skills and knowledge through their social science studies. Social Science is especially concerned with theories life cycle, gender, class, race, work, social justice and social organisation. Its theories are the result of systematic thinking, observation and reflection. Social Science theory and research seek to contribute to the political and moral debates in society, rather than attempting to dictate precise solutions to social problems. Students wishing to practise Law must also complete postgraduate professional training approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board. Alternatively, students completing this degree may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws/Diploma of Legal Practice program which allows immediate admission to legal practice on graduation. Commencement in this program is only available in Semester 1. Due to timetabling issues this program is not available for a Semester 2 commencement.

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Legal System and Method - Part A Legal Systems and Method - Part B Torts - Part A Torts - Part B Society and Culture: A Sociological Introduction Professional Practice and Key Debates in Social Sciences Criminal Law & Procedure - Part A Criminal Law and Procedure - Part B Organisational Management and Social Behaviour Social Analysis: Key Perspectives in the Social Sciences Ethical Debates in the Social Sciences Applied Social Research Contracts - Part A Contracts - Part B Policy Development, Program Management and Evaluation Applied Social Research Proj Constitutional Law Administrative Law Civil Procedure Evidence Company Law Professional Conduct Equity and Trusts Property Public International Law

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements There are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of: 1.1.1. NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification; 1.1.2. Completed or partly completed higher education studies; 1.1.3. TAFE qualifications; 1.1.4. Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International); 1.1.5 A University approved special admission bonus points scheme: i. Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and ii. Regional and Rural Bonus Points Scheme. 1.1.6. A University approved special admission scheme: i. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme; ii. Elite Athletes Admission Scheme; iii. Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and iv. Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.

English Entry Requirement

7

Contact Details

University of Newcastle