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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Information Technology

Monash University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00008C

This new double degree offers you the opportunity to work in the evolving field of legal responses to information technology innovation, and the enormous growth of information systems for legal decision-making and procedures. Learn about the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs, enabling you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems. Join this with a valuable foundation in the Australian legal system, and the research, analytical and communication skills of the legal profession, for a new world of opportunity.

Subjects

  • Foundations of law
  • Litigation and dispute resolution
  • Public law and statutory interpretation
  • Programming fundamentals in java
  • Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
  • IT professional practice
  • plus more

Standard entry requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: study score of at least 35 in English (EAL) or 30 in any other English
  • Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion of two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or Units 3 and 4: any mathematics

Recognition

Recognised in Australia and many other international jurisdictions. Admission to practise law in Victoria also requires the completion of Practical Legal Training.

Study pathways

Students may apply to transfer to this degree from another undergraduate course once they have completed the equivalent of one full-time year of study and achieved a minimum overall Distinction (70%) average. Entry to Law courses is a competitive process and the actual average required depends on the number and standard of applications received each year.

Further information

If you are intending to practise law outside Australia, you should refer to that country's legal admissions board.

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