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Please ensure that you follow the study requirements of the academic year you were admitted or, if accepted, will be admitted to the program.
A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree provides candidates with a law degree that opens doors to a diverse range of professional careers in Australia and around the world.
In addition to equipping you with an understanding of law and the contexts in which it operates, the LLB (Hons) places a significant emphasis on building your high-level research skills through opportunities to conduct independent legal research.
Through the LLB (Hons), you will graduate with an honours-degree, giving you additional advantages in establishing your career or providing a strong foundation for postgraduate study. The program satisfies the academic component to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.
The Bachelor of Computing program allows students to approach computer science from either a technical, constructive angle, starting with courses in programming, or from a conceptual, critical or information and organisational management angle. It widens the approach to computing to include the creative and conceptual touch, starting by applying scripting to the application area of new media (video and audio), rather than from learning traditional general-purpose programming languages applied to algorithms. The technically oriented student can major in Software Development; whereas the more conceptually oriented student can major in Information Systems.
All of the majors are founded on an introduction to the principles of programming, a broad perspective on the computing discipline and profession, and an introduction to the functional structure of computers. They also require a grounding in mathematics and theoretical computer science, which is a means of developing the ability to work with abstractions, a fundamental requirement for understanding and applying ideas in computing.
You will get a strong grounding in computing fundamentals to tackle the progressive nature of Computing. With computing being an intrinsic part of all industries, knowledge of software development and information systems is highly sought after by the best employers.
This degree can also be taken as a flexible double with almost any other degree at ANU.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
Law graduates may find work either in areas where a law degree is a professional requirement or more general fields in which law is especially useful.
A Bachelor of Laws would normally be a requirement for the following occupations: a Barrister or Solicitor in professional practice; a Legal Officer in government departments or private enterprise; a Corporate Legal Officer in private industry, commerce and finance; community legal work; law teaching and academic research; a Judge's Associate, and legal journalism.
To practice as a Barrister or Solicitor graduates must also complete Practical Legal Training at an accredited institution.
More general fields of employment include: the Australian Foreign Service; industrial relations; social welfare; government administration; business management; lobbying; media; public relations; law librarianship; court reporting; environmental agencies; technology and communications; and Federal and State police forces.
Law graduates may find work either in areas where a law degree is a professional requirement or more general fields in which law is especially useful.
A Bachelor of Laws would normally be a requirement for the following occupations: a Barrister or Solicitor in professional practice; a Legal Officer in government departments or private enterprise; a Corporate Legal Officer in private industry, commerce and finance; community legal work; law teaching and academic research; a Judge's Associate, and legal journalism.
To practice as a Barrister or Solicitor graduates must also complete Practical Legal Training at an accredited institution.
More general fields of employment include: the Australian Foreign Service; industrial relations; social welfare; government administration; business management; lobbying; media; public relations; law librarianship; court reporting; environmental agencies; technology and communications; and Federal and State police forces.
Learning Outcomes
- Review, analyse, and synthesise knowledge from primary and secondary legal sources to identify and provide solutions to complex legal and justice problems.
- Interpret and critically evaluate the nature of law and its social and ethical impact on society, at a local, national, and international level.
- Undertake technical legal research to access a range of legal materials, literature databases, and other online sources, and apply legal or transdisciplinary research methodologies to evaluate and synthesise findings.
- Communicate to a variety of legal and non-legal audiences in a range of oral and written formats.
- Develop insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ diverse perspectives on laws and society and evaluate their relationship and importance to contemporary Australian law and society.
- Work both independently and collaboratively as required, and evaluate and reflect on feedback to develop personal, professional and ethical capability across a range of legal disciplines.
- Analyse well defined problems, and design, implement and evaluate solutions that demonstrate an understanding of the systems context in which software is developed and operated including economic, social, historical, sustainability and ethical aspects.
- Recognise connections and recurring themes, including abstraction and complexity, across the discipline.
- Adapt to new environments and technologies, and to innovate.
- Demonstrate an operational understanding of the foundations of computing including programming, algorithms, logic, architectures and data structures.
- Communicate complex concepts effectively with diverse audiences using a range of modalities.
- Work effectively within a team in order to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate commitment to professional conduct and development that recognises the social, legal and ethical implications of their work, to work independently, and to self- and peer-assess performance.
Admission Requirements
- ATAR:
- 97
- International Baccalaureate:
- 41
Pathways
N/A
Prerequisites
ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics (Major)/Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods (Major)
NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent.
VIC: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
QLD: Mathematics Methods or equivalent
TAS: Mathematical methods/Mathematics Specialised/Mathematics 1 and II through U Tas/Both Mathematics 1 and II through UTAS/Both Advanced Calculus and Applications 1A and 1B through UTAS
SA / NT: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
WA: Mathematical Methods or equivalent
IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL/Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL or HL
Adjustment Factors
Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.
To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:
- achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
- if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
- applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program
Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Computing - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $53,700.00
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 144 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
The 144 units must include:
96 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law
- LAWS1202 Lawyers, Justice and Ethics
- LAWS1203 Torts
- LAWS1204 Contracts
- LAWS1205 Australian Public Law
- LAWS1206 Criminal Law and Procedure
- LAWS2201 Administrative Law
- LAWS2202 Commonwealth Constitutional Law
- LAWS2203 Corporations Law
- LAWS2204 Property
- LAWS2205 Equity and Trusts
- LAWS2207 Evidence
- LAWS2244 Litigation and Dispute Management
- LAWS2248 Legal Research and Writing
- LAWS2249 Legal Theory
- LAWS2250 International Law
48 units from completion of 4000-level LAWS-coded courses, which may contribute to meeting the transdisciplinary course global requirement, and which must also include:
a minimum of 6 units of Research Capstone courses from the following list:
- LAWS4010 Jessup Moot
- LAWS4213 Contemporary Issues in Constitutional Law
- LAWS4218 Feminist and Critical Legal Theory
- LAWS4601 Comparative Human Rights
- LAWS4230 Law Internship (Capstone)
- LAWS4256 Law, Gender Identities and Sexualities
- LAWS4262 Advanced Administrative Law
- LAWS4299 Laws History and Context
- LAWS4300 Undergraduate Law Dissertation
- LAWS4302 International Law Clinic
- LAWS4315 Law and Development in the Contemporary South Pacific
- LAWS4700 Law Research Capstone Project
HONS4300 Final Honours Grade will be used to record the class of honours. The final honours mark will be calculated using the formula S (mark x units) / S units, giving NCN and WN a nominal mark of zero. All LAWS-coded courses will be included in the calculation.
This double degree requires the completion of 192 units.
The Bachelor of Computing flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 3000 and 4000-level COMP courses
A minimum of 12 units of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving
The 96 units must include:
The 144 units must include:
A minimum of 96 units from completion of courses from the following lists:
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving (6 units)
COMP1130 Programming as Problem Solving (Advanced) (6 units)
AND
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
COMP1110 Structured Programming (6 units)
COMP1140 Structured Programming (Advanced) (6 units)
AND
6 units from completion of a course from the following list:
MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models (6 units)
MATH2222 Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem-Solving and Proofs (6 units)
AND
24 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
COMP1600 Foundations of Computing (6 units)
COMP2100 Software Construction (6 units)
COMP2300 Computer Architecture (6 units)
COMP2400 Relational Databases (6 units)
AND
48 units from completion of courses from the subject area COMP Computer Science
OR completion of one of the following computing majors:
COMS-MAJ Computer systems
CSEC-MAJ Cyber Security
DTSC-MAJ Data Science
HCCC-MAJ Human-Centred and Creative Computing
INFS-MAJ Information Systems
INSY-MAJ Intelligent Systems
SOFT-MAJ Software Development
AND
6 units from completion of courses from the following subject areas or course list below:
COMP Computer Science
ENGN Engineering
INFS Information Systems
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2 (6 units)
MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 (6 units)
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 (6 units)
MATH2301 Games, Graphs and Machines (6 units)
STAT1003 Statistical Techniques (6 units)
STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)
Majors
Bachelor of Computing Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Computing Minors
Specialisations
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Specialisations
Study Options
| Year 1 | LAWS1201 Foundations of Australian Law 6 units | LAWS1203 Torts 6 units | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units |
| LAWS1202 Lawyers Justice and Ethics 6 units | LAWS1204 Contracts 6 units | COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | |
| Year 2 | LAWS1205 Australian Public Law 6 units | LAWS1206 Criminal Law and Procedure 6 units | COMP2100 Software Construction 6 units | COMP2300 Computer Architecture 6 units |
| LAWS2250 International Law 6 units | LAWS2249 Legal Theory 6 units | COMP2400 Relational Databases 6 units | Computing course 6 units | |
| Year 3 | LAWS2201 Administrative Law 6 units | LAWS2203 Corporations Law 6 units | COMP/ ENGN/ INFS/MATH/STAT course 6 units | Computing Course 6 units |
| LAWS2202 Commonwealth Constitutional Law 6 units | LAWS2248 Legal Research and Writing 6 units | Computing Course 6 units | Computing Course 6 units | |
| Year 4 | LAWS2204 Property 6 units | Law Elective Course 6 units | Computing Course 6 units | Computing Course 6 units |
| LAWS2205 Equity and Trusts 6 units | Law Elective Course 6 units | Computing Course 6 units | Computing Course 6 units | |
| Year 5 | LAWS2244 Litigation and Dispute Management 6 units | Law Elective Courses 18 units | ||
| LAWS2207 Evidence 6 units | Law Elective Courses Law Capstone Courses 6 units 12 units |
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The curriculum of the ANU law degree consists of compulsory and elective courses.
The compulsory courses are designed to ensure that every student gains a sufficient grounding in the fundamental branches of the law, as well as satisfying applicable requirements for admission to practice.
The elective courses provide an opportunity to develop particular interests, deepen understanding and engage students in research opportunities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please refer to the New Students | ANU College of Law page. You will find all the information you require to activate your ANU email account, enrol into courses and our O ‘Week and induction session details. You will also find your recommended study plan.
CREDIT/STATUS for PRIOR STUDY
Students who have undertaken previous study that is relevant to
their current academic program can request to receive course credit based on
their prior learning. University rules, policy and procedure relating to the
granting credit is set out in the Coursework Awards Rule, Policy: Credit and Procedure: Credit.
For more information and how to apply, please refer to the ANU College of Law Application for Credit/Status.
Academic Advice
If you require information or advice regarding your degree, please contact the College Student and Education Support team.
Ground floor, 5 Fellows Rd
Telephone: +61 2 6125 3483
Email: enquiries.law@anu.edu.au
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The ANU Bachelor of Computing program (when taken with a major in Information Systems, Software Development, or Cyber Security) is accredited by the Australian Computer Society. The degree can also be taken without a major, or with a major or minor from other areas of Computing. The three year degree prepares graduates to enter the computing industry work force as novice practitioners to develop software or to apply computing in human organisations. The BCOMP can also be taken as a part of many double degrees and there is an option for high performing students to apply for an Honours year (Bachelor of Computing (Honours). BCOMP is made up of compulsory requirements (seven courses) and an additional suite of computing requirements (nine courses) plus electives.
Single degree
- This degree requires 144 units (each course is typically 6 units)
- You can choose to study a computing major (48 units) to focus on one area of computing.
- In addition, you have 48 units (eight courses) of electives that can be taken from Computer Science or from any other area of the university.
Double degree
- This degree requires 96 units (each course is typically 6 units) from the BCOMP rules
- You can study a major (48 units) or a minor (24 units).
- You can choose your double degree with BCOMP from the Degree Builder in Programs and Courses.
Enrolment Status
While it is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- When you enrol for the first time you will typically study '1000-level' courses. These courses have '1' as the first number in their course code, such as COMP1100.
- You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester (eight courses per year )
- International students cannot study less than 24 units a semester.
- You may take 1000-level courses at any time in your program remembering:
Choosing your first year programming courses
- For your first year programming courses you have a choice of COMP1100 or COMP1130 in Semester 1, followed by, COMP1110 or COMP1140 in Semester 2.
- The standard courses are COMP1100/1110 but if you have a strong maths background, and/or significant programming experience, you should choose COMP1130/1140. Note that COMP1130 is only offered in Semester 1 and COMP1140 only in Semester 2.
- If you choose COMP1130 and it is the wrong level for you, you will be able to transfer to COMP1100 within the first 2 weeks without penalty.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
You have the option to complete a major as a part of your BCOMP degree. Note that only BCOMP degrees with a major in Information Systems, Software Development or Cyber Security will receive Australian Computer Society Accreditation.
The degree can also be taken with a Computer Systems, Data Science, Human-Centred and Creative Computing or Intelligent Systems major.
- Students should follow major lists as specified in their starting year of the degree. Please select the appropriate year from the drop down box at the top right of the page to see major lists and details that apply to you on the 'Study Tab.'
- Check the pre-requisites for the courses in your chosen major, 3000/4000-level courses normally require specific 2000-level courses to have been completed. Many courses only run once per year.
- Follow the steps here: Declaring majors, minors & specialisations to declare your Major/Minor, noting the dates this can be done. You do not need to declare your Major until your second or third year.
- You must complete the requirements of your nominated Major, if you need help to fit the courses into a study plan please contact College Student Services for advice.
Electives
- When choosing elective courses, check the course listing on Programs and Courses to ensure that you have the required and assumed knowledge before enrolling. If you don't, consider changing your planned enrolment to make sure you take the pre-requisite course.
- Transdisciplinary (TD) Courses can be found by searching on P&C. You will meet your TD Program requirement by following your degree rules.
Study Options
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units OR COMP1130; | MATH1005 Discrete Mathematical Models 6 units | Other Degree course 6 units | Other Degree course 6 units |
| COMP1110 Structured Programming 6 units OR COMP1140; | COMP1600 Foundations of Computing 6 units | Other Degree course 6 units | Other Degree course 6 units |
Academic Advice
For assistance, please check College Enrolment and program management webpage and if you then want to talk to someone before enrolling or have your study plan reviewed contact Student Enquiries at student.css@anu.edu.au.