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Bachelor of Justice

Year 2015

QUT code JS31

CRICOS 006117E

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Gardens Point

Domestic fee(indicative)

2015: CSP $3,100 perStudy Period (48 creditpoints)

International fee(indicative)

2015: $12,800 per StudyPeriod (48 credit points)

Total creditpoints

288

Credit pointsfull-time sem.

48

Credit pointspart-time sem.

24

CourseCoordinator

Dr Angela Dwyer

DisciplineCoordinator

Dr Angela Dwyer+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the English proficiencyrequirements.

Discontinuation of coursecodeThe course code JS31 has been discontinued andrecoded to JS32. Prospective students should consultthe entry for JS32 Bachelor of Justice or contact theSchool of Justice for further information.

More InformationSchool of JusticePhone: +61 7 3138 7132Fax: +61 7 3138 7123email: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThis course is only available for continuing students.Please contact the School of Justice for courseprogression enquiries.

Sample StructureSemesters

Year 1, Semester 1●






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

JSB170Introduction toCriminology and Policing

JSB171 Justice and Society

JSB172Professional AcademicSkills

JSB175Social Ethics and theJustice System

Year 1, Semester 2

JSB173Understanding theCriminal Justice System

JSB174Forensic Psychology andthe Law

JSB178Policy, Governance andJustice

Study Area A Unit (Criminology and Policing orPolicy and Governance)

Note: It is recommended students undertaking theCriminology and Policing major undertake:

JSB176 Criminal Law in Context

Year 2, Semester 1



Study Area B Unit or Elective

Study Area B Unit for Elective

Year 2, Semester 2





Year 3, Semester 1

JSB381Indigenous Issues inCriminal Justice




Year 3, Semester 2







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Bachelor of Justice

Year 2015

QUT code JS32

CRICOS 006117E

Duration(full-time)

3 years

Duration(part-timedomestic)

6 years

OP 11

Rank 76

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

Start months February, July

Int. Start Months February, July

Deferment You can defer your offerand postpone the start ofyour course for one year.

CourseCoordinator

Dr Angela Dwyer



Domestic AssumedknowledgeBefore you start this course we assume you havesound knowledge in these areas

English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA).


IELTS (International English Language TestingSystem)

Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

GeneralThe Bachelor of Justice equips graduates for a widevariety of employment in the criminal justice,government (state and federal), law enforcement andpolicing and intelligence fields. Past graduates havedeveloped successful careers in the State or Federalpolice services, created social and justice policies forgovernments, contributed to the work of advocacycentres (eg. women, youth and children's advocacy),become criminologists, and advanced into Defence,Customs and the Australian Crime Commission.Other popular career choices include corrections andhuman rights and anti-discrimination areas. Studentsare prepared for the workplace, not only by exploringthe most recent theory and practice of social justice,but by including relevant general skills like problem-solving, analytical ability and applied computer skillsthat are relevant to the workplace.

Course StructuresIn order to complete the Bachelor of Justice, you mustcomplete a total of 288 credit points from thefollowing:Justice core units (8 units = 96 credit points)Study Area A in either Criminology and Policing orPolicy and Governance (8 units = 96 credit points)Choice of:Second major (6 units = 72 credit points)in eitherCriminology, Policing, Law or Psychology and 2electives (2 units = 24 credit points)Minor (4 units = 48 credit points) with a second minoror four electives (4 units = 48 credit points)Electives (maximum of 8 units = 96 credit points)Minors can be undertaken in Forensic Investigation(Justice students only), Indigenous Justice (universitywide) or any other available minor.A maximum of 96 credit points can be sourced fromoutside the school. Up to two units (24 credit points)may be undertaken from another institution, subject toprior approval from the course coordinator.

Diploma Entry and AdvancedStandingStudents who have completed a full Diploma ofJustice or Diploma of Justice Administration from anaccredited Australian vocatonal education provider(eg TAFE-Qld) will be automatically granted for 96credit points of advanced standing (credit) towardstheir degree after thir QTAC offer. Students with thisqualification should make further enquiries the Schoolof Justice in regard to unit selection. Prospectivestudents should check the Advanced Standing

Precedent List

Limits on Grades of 3A new policy concerning grades of 3 came into effectfrom 1 January 2009 (QUT MOPP C/5.2). With effectfrom this date grades of 3 are no longer considered aconceded or low pass but are classified as a failgrade. Any grades of 3 awarded prior to 1 January2009 retain the conceded pass status and will becounted for graduation purposes up to the maximumnumber of grades of 3 permitted for your course.Grades of 3 incurred in units that commence after 1January 2009 will not count towards your degree.Further information is available on the StudentServices website

DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer in this coursefor one year. In exceptional circumstances up to 12months of additional deferment may be granted.Find out more on deferment.

Study Area Criminology andPolicingThe Criminology and Policing major will ensure thatstudents acquire the skills and competencies to meetgovernment requirements for methodologicalknowledge and skills sets relevant to the justice sectorprofessional workforce.Areas of study include:Theories of Crime, Policing in Context, CrimeResearch Methods, Punishment and Penal Policy,and Choices of Intelligence and Security, StatisticalMethods, Criminal Law in Context, Crimes ofViolence, Sex and Crime, Policing Diversity,YouthJustice, Gender Crime and the Criminal JusticeSystem, Eco Crime, White Collar Crime, PoliticalViolence and Terrorism, Death Investigation, Drugsand Crime, Organised and Transnational Crime,Independent Study, Professional Placement, GlobalJustice and Human Security, InformationManagement and Analysis

Study Area Policy andGovernanceThe Policy and Governance major will cover materialdesigned to match the selection criteria for entry levelpolicy and political positions in government.Areas of study include: Theories of Government,Statistical Methods, Crime Research Methods, PowerGovernment and Justice, Justice Institutions, PoliticalPractice, Official Corruption; and Critical PolicyAnalysis. This major is a multi-disciplinary field. ThePolicy and Governance major aims to providestudents with a depth of contextual knowledge andvocational skills for entry level (AO3-5 on Queenslandpublic sector scale) positions in policy. These skillswill also target the political market including ministerialstaff, staff or political parties and non-governmentorganisations (NGOs).

Domestic Course structureYear 1You will complete a suite of core justice units in yourfirst year plus one justice unit from your chosen majorcriminology and policing or policy andgovernance. These will provide you with anintroduction to the central knowledge required of ajustice professional. Other study areas includeintelligence, sociology, law, psychology and ethics. Inthis year, you will begin to acquire problem-solving,analytical and professional skills to prepare you foryour second year of tertiary study, and your chosencareer. You will also begin to develop generalattitudinal skills relating to social justice and criticalawareness, and cognitive skills such as informationand information technology literacy, research andcommunication.

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Year 2Further developing the knowledge and skills acquiredin your first year, you will focus on your chosen majorfrom the areas of criminology and policing or policyand governance, and your other area of interest.These can be chosen from the secondary majors ineither criminology and policing, policy andgovernance, law or psychology, undertaken with acombination of electives, which could include a minorin Indigenous justice or forensic investigation.Electives can also be chosen from outside the Schoolof Justice and pathways will be offered to you toenable specialisation in relevant disciplines. Someunits will require collaboration in group work, and youwill learn important research skills and abilities incritical analysis and practical application.

Year 3Using the skills you have built in the first two years,the third year provides you with the opportunity tochoose more specialised elective units from withinand outside the School of Justice. In your third yearyou will also have the opportunity to hone yourresearch skills in a major independent study, You willalso have the chance to form industry links in aprofessional placement unit, undertaking a project atan external organisation. Third-year students mayalso take advantage of QUT’s Career MentoringScheme to help guide them and develop skills andindustry links.

International CoursestructureYour courseYear 1You will complete a suite of core justice units in yourfirst year plus one justice unit from your chosen major(Criminology and Policing or Policy and Governance).These will provide you with an introduction to thecentral knowledge required of a justice professionaland include the disciplines of criminology, policing,intelligence, sociology, law, psychology and ethics. Inthis year, you will begin to acquire problem-solving,analytical and professional skills to prepare you foryour second year of tertiary study, and your chosencareer. You will also begin to develop generalattitudinal skills relating to social justice and criticalawareness, and cognitive skills such as informationand information technology literacy, research andcommunication.

Year 2Further developing the knowledge and skills acquiredin your first year, you will focus on your chosen majorfrom the areas of criminology, policing and your otherarea of interest. These can be chosen from thesecondary majors in either policing, criminology, lawor psychology, undertaken with a combination ofelectives, which could include a minor in Indigenousjustice or forensic investigation. Electives can also bechosen from outside the School of Justice andpathways will be offered to you to enablespecialisation in relevant disciplines. Some units willrequire collaboration in group work, and you will learnimportant research skills and abilities in criticalanalysis and practical application.

Year 3Using the skills you have built in the first two years,the third year provides you with the opportunity tochoose more specialised elective units from withinand outside the School of Justice. In your third yearyou will also have the opportunity to hone yourresearch skills in a major independent study on achosen topic as well as the chance to form industrylinks in a professional placement unit, undertaking aproject at an external organisation. Third-yearstudents may also take advantage of QUT’s CareerMentoring Scheme to help guide them and developskills and industry links.








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1





Year 1, Semester 2







Year 2, Semester 1





Year 2, Semester 2





Year 3, Semester 1





Year 3, Semester 2







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Bachelor of Justice (International Policing)

Year 2015

QUT code JS91

Duration(part-timeinternational)

Campus Singapore


Offshore program inSingapore open to SPFofficers only

Total creditpoints

72


24

Int. Start Months This course will no longerbe offered from 01stJanuary, 2016.

CourseCoordinator

Associate Professor GeoffDean


Professor KerryCarrington+61 7 3138 [email protected]



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

AdmissionThis course is designed for serving officers of theSingapore Police Force only.

Eligibility for GraduationA new policy concerning grades of 3 comes into effectfrom 1 January 2009 (QUT MOPP C/5.2).With effect from this date grades of 3 will no longer beconsidered as a conceded or low pass but will beclassified as a failgrade. Any grades of 3 awarded prior to 1 January2009 will retain the conceded/low pass status andonly a maximum ofthree grades of “3” will be counted towards yourBachelor of Justice course completion.


Semester 1●

Semester 2●

Semester 3●

Code Title

Semester 1

JSZ901Transnational OrganisedCrime and Terrorism

JSZ902Criminal and TerrorismProfiling

Semester 2

JSZ903Investigative Thinking andKnowledge Management

JSZ904Justice ResearchMethodologies

Semester 3

JSZ905Asian Economic CrimeTrends

JSZ906 Police Research Project



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Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code LW34

CRICOS 003486D

Duration(full-time)

4 years


6 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48


24 (years 1 and 2), 36(years 3 - 6)




CourseCoordinator

Amanda Stickley(Curriculum)andJennifer Yule (Students)


Jennifer Yule+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsPrerequisite: external studies(only)Entry to the distance education (external) mode of thecourse is restricted to applicants who reside inAustralia and live outside the Brisbane City Councilboundaries.

If you reside within the Brisbane City Council yourapplication may be considered under exceptionalcircumstances. A covering letter outlining yourexceptional circumstances claim with supportingdocumentation must accompany your QTACapplication.


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Distance Education(External) Special EntryRequirementsEntry to the distance education (external) mode of thecourse is restricted to students who reside in Australiaoutside the Brisbane City Council boundaries.

Students who reside within the Brisbane City Councilmay be considered under exceptional circumstances.A covering letter outlining your exceptionalcircumstances claim with supporting documentationmust accompany your admission application form.

Other Course RequirementsIt is a compulsory requirement that distance educationstudents participate in 2 three-day attendance schoolsper year in addition to the compulsory orientationattendance school for commencing students only. Thecompulsory attendance requirements are an integralcomponent of the distance education course. Thecontent/assessment undertaken at the externalschools are linked to a number of individual unit’slearning outcomes. When undertaking the course viadistance education, it is the students responsibility toensure they have access to a suitable law library.

Professional RecognitionThe QUT Bachelor of Laws course is an approveddegree for the purposes of the Legal PractitionersAdmission Rules. Accordingly, it enables graduates tosatisfy the academic requirements for admission topractise as a solicitor and/or barrister in all Australianstates and territories. The QUT LLB degreequalification is also recognised for admissionpurposes in West and East Malaysia, Fiji and Papua

New Guinea.

Career OutcomesThe defining nature of the QUT Bachelor of Laws is itsreal-world applied nature which will equip you with thehigh quality knowledge and skills and that meet theneeds of the legal profession, government, businessand industry. In developing the LLB the Facultyrecognises that graduates are increasingly seeking abroad range of careers including, but not limited to,legal practice.

The flexible nature of the degree provides studentswith an opportunity to undertake a series of electivestreams. These streams group legal content and legalskills units into alignment with the varied careerdestinations which a legal education opens tograduates and will allow you to study areas of the lawthat match your career aspirations.

Career opportunities include private practice as abarrister and/or solicitor; work in governmentdepartments; employment as an in-house lawyer; anda range of other occupations.

Law School ElectivesInformationStudents who are enrolled in LW34 (straight lawundergraduate entry) are required to undertake twocontextual electives in the first year of their degree(one in each semester). Contextual electives may alsobe undertaken by any student as an ordinary electivewithin their degree. The contextual electives are:• LWB142 Law Society and Justice• LWB144 Law and Global Perspectives• LWB149 Indigenous Legal Issues• LWB150 Lawyering and Dispute Resolution.

Students who are enrolled in any of the law doubledegrees commence their law electives in the secondsemester of their second year.

Students who are enrolled in LW35 (Graduate Entry)commence their law electives in first semester of theirsecond year.

Law students other than Graduate Entry students canundertake 4 non-law units as electives within their lawdegree. Students may be particularly interested inelective options within the School of Justice whichrelate to human rights and criminal justice.

DefermentDomestic students can defer their offer in this coursefor one year. In exceptional circumstances up to 12months of additional deferment may be granted.

Find out more on deferment.

Graduate DestinationStreamsThe Faculty of Law has identified graduate destinationstreams for students undertaking a law or law doubledegree. This means that, as students learn morethroughout their degree, they can choose theirelective units in the areas of law in which theybecome interested. Students are not restricted tochoose electives from a single stream; the streamsare only to provide guidance to students in makingtheir elective choices.• Legal Practice• General Legal Practice (work as a lawyer across awide range of different legal areas)• Specialist Legal Practice (work as a lawyerspecialising in a particular area of the law, such asproperty law, family law or corporate law)• Advocacy and Dispute Resolution (acting for clientsin court or resolving disputes through negotiation andmediation processes)• Public Sector (work as a lawyer in a government

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department)• Private Enterprise (for those students not wanting topractise as a lawyer, but perhaps work withinbusiness management, human resources, informationtechnology etc)

As students progress towards the end of their degreesthere are more opportunities to participate in subjectswhere they engage in ‘real world learning’ , forexample, working within law firms and governmentdepartments in placement electives.

Domestic Course structureYou will complete 18 compulsory law units that coverthe areas of knowledge required for admission as alegal practitioner. You will also choose 14 electiveunits that align with your desired career path andareas of interest.

Year 1It's important to us that your transition into first year isenjoyable and welcoming, so we've developed a suiteof programs to ensure you're supported all the way.You will initially undertake a two-week intensiveintroductory program to get you orientated andconfident with what you will be studying. This is thenfollowed by a suite of units introducing you tofoundation legal concepts. You will learn about theAustralian legal system and legal principles that youwill build upon in later years. You will developimportant legal knowledge and skills, such asresearch, problem solving, legal interviewing andnegotiation. You also undertake contextual units thatwill enhance your understanding of how the lawoperates in practice and provide foundationknowledge in the areas of human rights andinternational law. You will be introduced to ethical,international and Indigenous legal perspectives.

Year 2You will study key legal areas such as criminal,property and constitutional law. You will build uponthe knowledge gained from your first year of studyand extend the range of your legal skills by practisingcourt advocacy and document drafting. You maydevelop an interest in a particular area of law and willstart choosing elective units for more specific skillsthat align with your areas of interest.

Years 3 and 4In the final years of your degree you will learn aboutprinciples relevant to legal practice, such as courtprocedure, the rules of evidence and how to act forclients in an ethical and professional manner. You willfurther develop legal skills, such as negotiation andadvocacy, and will have a better understanding of thework of lawyers as professionals and officers of thecourt. You may also participate in workplace learningwhere you can apply what you have studied in legalsettings, such as in law firms, governmentdepartments or community organisations.

International CoursestructureYour courseYou will complete 18 compulsory law units that coverthe areas of knowledge required for admission as alegal practitioner. You will also choose 14 electiveunits that align with your desired career path andareas of interest.

Year 1You will initially undertake a two-week intensiveprogram followed by a suite of units introducing you tofoundation legal concepts. You will learn about theAustralian legal system and legal principles that youwill build upon in later years. You will developimportant legal knowledge and skills, such asresearch, problem solving, legal interviewing andnegotiation. You also undertake contextual units thatwill enhance your understanding of how the lawoperates in practice and provide foundationknowledge in the areas of human rights and

international law. You will be introduced to ethical,international and Indigenous legal perspectives.

Year 2You will study key legal areas such as criminal,property and constitutional law. You will build uponthe knowledge gained from your first year of studyand extend the range of your legal skills by practisingcourt advocacy and document drafting. You maydevelop an interest in a particular area of law and willstart choosing elective units that align with your areasof interest.

Years 3 and 4In the final years of your degree you will learn aboutprinciples relevant to legal practice, such as courtprocedure, the rules of evidence and how to act forclients in an ethical and professional manner. You willfurther develop legal skills, such as negotiation andadvocacy, and will have a better understanding of thework of lawyers as professionals and officers of thecourt. You may also participate in workplace learningwhere you can apply what you have studied in legalsettings, such as in law firms, governmentdepartments or community organisations.

Sample StructureThe new Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is effective fromsemester 1, 2015. As a result of this new course,some of the unit codes have changed to LLBxxx. Yourstudy plan will be updated to reflect these changes.Information about these changes can be found on theFaculty of Law Community Blackboard site in theInformation building.

If you wish to discuss your re-enrolment options,please contact

Law School Enquiries on (07)3138 2707 or email:[email protected].

SemestersYear 1, Semester 1●








Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

LWB136 Contracts A

LWB145Legal FoundationsA

LWB147 Torts A

Contextual Elective

Year 1, Semester 2

LWB137 Contracts B

LWB146Legal FoundationsB

LWB148 Torts B

Contextual Elective

Year 2, Semester 1

LWB238Fundamentals ofCriminal Law

LWB240 Principles of Equity

LWB242 Constitutional Law

LWB243 Property Law A

Year 2, Semester 2

LWB239CriminalResponsibility

LWB241 Trusts

LWB244 Property Law B

Law Elective

Year 3, Semester 1

LWB335 Administrative Law

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 3, Semester 2

LWB334 Corporate Law

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 4, Semester 1

LWB431 Civil Procedure

LWB432 Evidence

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 4, Semester 2

LWB433ProfessionalResponsibility

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

The new Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is effective fromsemester 1, 2015. As a result of this new course,some of the unit codes have changed to LLBxxx. Yourstudy plan will be updated to reflect these changes.Information about these changes can be found on theFaculty of Law Community Blackboard site in theinformation building.















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2


LWB148 Torts B

Year 2, Semester 1

LWB136 Contracts A

Contextual Elective

Year 2, Semester 2

LWB137 Contracts B

Contextual Elective

Year 3, Semester 1




Year 3, Semester 2

LWB241 Trusts


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Law Elective

Year 4, Semester 1



Law Elective

Year 4, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 1

LWB432 Evidence

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 1


Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective



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Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Year 2015

QUT code LW35

CRICOS 003486D

Duration(full-time)

3 years


5 years

Rank 93






Total creditpoints

384


48


24 (years 1, 4 and 5), 36(2 and 3)

Dom. StartMonths

February, July


CourseCoordinator

Amanda Stickley(Curriculum)andJennifer Yule (Students)



Domestic Entry requirementsPrerequisite: prior studiesCompletion of a non-law bachelor degree (orequivalent). Completed graduate diplomas, mastersand/or doctorates are the accepted equivalents.

Prerequisite: external studiesEntry to the distance education (external) mode of thecourse is restricted to applicants who reside inAustralia and live outside the Brisbane City Councilboundaries.


Automatic Advanced Standing(credit)If admitted to the graduate entry program you willautomatically receive one year of advanced standingwhich will entitle you to complete the degree in threeyears (full-time).

International EntryrequirementsA completed recognised Bachelor Degree with a GPAof 4 (on a 7 point scale).



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

OP GuaranteeThe OP Guarantee does not apply to this program.

PrerequisiteCompletion of a non-law degree.

Distance Education(External) Special EntryRequirementsEntry to the distance education (external) mode of thecourse is restricted to students who reside in Australiaoutside the Brisbane City Council boundaries.

Students who reside within the Brisbane City Councilmay be considered under exceptional circumstances.A covering letter outlining your exceptionalcircumstances claim with supporting documentationmust accompany your admission application form.

Other Course RequirementsIt is a COMPLUSORY requirement that distanceeducation students participate in 2 three-dayattendance schools per year in addition to theCOMPLUSORY orientation attendance school forcommencing students only. The compulsoryattendance requirements are an integral componentof the distance education course. The

content/assessment undertaken at the externalschools are linked to a number of individual unit’slearning outcomes. When undertaking the course viadistance education, it is the students responsibility toensure they have access to a suitable law library.

Professional RecognitionThe QUT Bachelor of Laws course is an approveddegree for the purposes of the Legal PractitionersAdmission Rules. Accordingly, it enables graduates tosatisfy the academic requirements for admission topractise as a solicitor and/or barrister in all Australianstates and territories. The QUT LLB degreequalification is also recognised for admissionpurposes in West and East Malaysia, Fiji and PapuaNew Guinea.



Career OutcomesThe defining nature of the QUT Bachelor of Laws(Graduate Entry) is its real-world applied nature whichwill equip you with the high quality knowledge andskills and that meet the needs of the legal profession,government, business and industry. In developing theLLB the Faculty recognises that graduates areincreasingly seeking a broad range of careersincluding, but not limited to, legal practice.

The flexible nature of the degree provides studentswith an opportunity to undertake a series of electivestreams. These streams group legal content and legalskills units into alignment with the varied careerdestinations which a legal education opens tograduates and will allow you to study areas of the lawthat match your career aspirations.

Career opportunities include private practice as abarrister and/or solicitor; work in governmentdepartments; employment as an in-house lawyer; anda range of other occupations.

Advanced Standing (credit)Students who are admitted to the graduate entryprogram will automatically receive one year ofadvanced standing which will allow the student tocomplete the degree in three years full-time.





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Graduate DestinationStreamsThe Faculty of Law has identified graduate destinationstreams for students undertaking a law or law doubledegree. This means that, as students learn morethroughout their degree, they can choose theirelective units in the areas of law in which theybecome interested. Students are not restricted tochoose electives from a single stream; the streamsare only to provide guidance to students in makingtheir elective choices.• Legal Practice• General Legal Practice (work as a lawyer across awide range of different legal areas)• Specialist Legal Practice (work as a lawyerspecialising in a particular area of the law, such asproperty law, family law or corporate law)• Advocacy and Dispute Resolution (acting for clientsin court or resolving disputes through negotiation andmediation processes)• Public Sector (work as a lawyer in a governmentdepartment)• Private Enterprise (for those students not wanting topractise as a lawyer, but perhaps work withinbusiness management, human resources, informationtechnology etc)


Domestic Course structureYou will complete 18 compulsory law units that coverthe areas of knowledge required for admission as alegal practitioner and will have a choice of six electiveunits from the range of units offered by the faculty.








Law Electives●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

LWB136 Contracts A

LWB145 Legal Foundations A

LWB147 Torts A

LWB238Fundamentals of CriminalLaw

Year 1, Semester 2

LWB137 Contracts B

LWB146 Legal Foundations B

LWB148 Torts B

LWB239 Criminal Responsibility

Year 2, Semester 1




Law Elective

Year 2, Semester 2

LWB241 Trusts


Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 3, Semester 1



LWB432 Evidence

Law Elective

Year 3, Semester 2


LWB433 Professional Responsibility

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Electives

Further information regarding Law Electives can befound at:http://www.law.qut.edu.au/study/courses/ugrad/lselect.jsp



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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code LW36

CRICOS 083020J

Duration(full-time)

4 years


8 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48


24 (years 1 and 2), 36(years 3 - 6)




CourseCoordinator

School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule




English●


International Subjectprerequisites

English●

You must have achieved this study at a levelcomparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognisedpost-secondary studies.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Flexibility for your studyWe offer the LLB (Hons) in full-time, part-time andexternal modes. The course is offered through acombination of in-person and online learningenvironments.

Students undertaking part-time mode should beaware that as the course is delivered through acombination of to-person and online, lectures may bescheduled.

The part-time and external courses are acceleratedprograms normally completed over six years.

External and Part-time modeEntry to the external mode of the course is availableto students who live outside Brisbane City Councilboundaries.Students who reside within the Brisbane City Councilmay be considered for external mode underexceptional circumstances. A covering letter outliningyour exceptional circumstances claim with supportingdocumentation must accompany your admissionapplication form.Commencing first year external students must attendthe orientation attendance school which is designed tointroduce you to the study of law. It is also compulsoryfor external students to participate in 2, three-dayattendance schools each year. The compulsoryattendance requirements are an integral componentof the external program as the content/assessmentundertaken at the attendance schools are linked to anumber of individual unit’s learning outcomes. Whenundertaking the course externally, it is the student’sresponsibility to ensure they have access to theinternet.

Professional RecognitionThe QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories.

Admission to practiceIf, at the end of your degree, you wish to become alegal practitioner, you will need to complete furtherpractical legal training (PLT). QUT also offers PLT inthe form of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Career OutcomesIn developing the LLB (Hons) the Faculty recognisesthat graduates are increasingly seeking a broad rangeof careers including, but not limited to, legal practice.The defining nature of the QUT LLB (Hons) is its real-world applied nature which will equip you withadvanced knowledge and research and other skillsand that meet the needs of not only the legalprofession, but also government, communityorganisations, business and industry.

The LLB (Hons) provides students with an opportunityto advance their knowledge of law in specialisedareas through the elective units offered as part of thecourse. The elective units allow you to study areas ofthe law that match your career aspirations.Career opportunities include working in general legalpractice, specialist legal practice, governmentdepartments and employment in private enterprise.

Course structure informationStudents will complete 384 credit points of core unitsand a mixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Students may select up to 48 credit pointsof non-law electives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor in place of four of the General Electives.Successful completion of a minor will be recognisedon the Academic Record and / or the AustralianHigher Education Graduation Statement.

Total credit points: 384Total credit points for core units: 240Total credit points for elective units: 144

Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.


Domestic Course structureYou will complete 384 credit points of core units and amixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Students may select up to 48 credit pointsof non-law electives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor in place of the equivalent credit points inGeneral Electives. Successful completion of a minorwill be recognised on the Academic Record and or theAustralian Higher Education Graduation Statement.

Year 1

Your first year provides a holistic, comprehensive andtransitional learning experience, laying a solidfoundation and assisting you to develop the skills andcapabilities necessary to be a successful learner andlegal professional. Gaining a strong understanding ofthe law of torts (negligence, damages and no faultcompensation schemes), legal interviewing, legalproblem solving, criminal law, the variety of contextsin which Australian law operates and developing apositive professional identity through the disputeresolution unit is the focus of first year. You can alsochoose two introductory law elective units.




Year 2

You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills incontract law, legal research, equity and trusts,constitutional law, administrative law and commercialand personal property law. You can also select twogeneral law elective units to develop your knowledgeand skills in your particular area of interest.

Year 3

In third year, you can choose another two general lawelectives to study alongside real property law,corporate law, evidence, ethics, civil procedure andcommercial remedies.

Year 4

Your final year of study includes four general electivesand two advanced electives where you can furtheradvance your practical legal knowledge and skillsthrough such units as commercial contracts inpractice, health law, public international law andtheories of law. You will also undertake a legalresearch capstone project, which brings all of youracquired advanced legal knowledge and skillstogether.

International CoursestructureYou will complete 384 credit points of core units and amixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Students may select up to 48 credit pointsof non-law electives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor in place of the equivalent credit points inGeneral Electives. Successful completion of a minorwill be recognised on the Academic Record and or theAustralian Higher Education Graduation Statement.

Year 1


Year 2


Year 3


Year 4


Sample StructureThe new Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is effective fromsemester 1, 2015. As a result of this new course,some of the unit codes have changed to LLBxxx. Your

study plan will be updated to reflect these changes.Information about these changes can be found on theFaculty of Law Community Blackboard site in theInformation building.











LW34 Transitional Arrangements for Lawunits:

●

Elective Information●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

LLB101 Introduction to Law

LLB102 Torts

LLB103 Dispute Resolution

LLB104 Law in Context

Year 1, Semester 2

LLB105Legal Problems andCommunication

LLB106 Criminal Law

Introductory Law Elective


Year 2, Semester 1

LLH201 Legal Research

LLB202 Contract Law

LLB203 Constitutional Law

General Law Elective or Non-law Elective orUniversity-wide Minor Unit

Year 2, Semester 2

LLB204Commercial and PersonalProperty Law

LLB205 Equity and Trusts

LLH206 Administrative Law


Year 3, Semester 1

LLB301 Real Property Law

LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession

LLB304 Commercial Remedies


Year 3, Semester 2

LLB303 Evidence

LLH305 Corporate Law

LLB306 Civil Procedure


Year 4, Semester 1

LLH401 Legal Research Capstone

General Law Elective


Year 4, Semester 2



Advanced Law Elective


LW34 Transitional Arrangements for Law units:

For information on transition or any additionalinformation, please contact Law School Enquiries on(07) 3138 2707 or email [email protected]

Elective Information

Students may complete up to 4 non-law electives ora university wide minor comprised of 4 units in placeof the equivalent number of general law electives.

General Law Electives List

Code Title

LLB240 Chinese Legal System

LLB241Discrimination andEmployment Law

LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law

LLB244Criminal LawSentencing

LLB245 Sports Law

LLB340Banking and FinanceLaw

LLB342Immigration andRefugee Law

LLB343Indigenous CulturalHeritage Law

LLB344Intellectual PropertyLaw

LLB345 Internet Law

LLB346 Succession Law

LLB347 Taxation Law

LLB348Socio-Legal ResearchMethods

LLB440 Environmental Law

LLB443Mining and ResourcesLaw

LLB444Real EstateTransactions

LLB445InternationalCommercial Arbitration

LLB460 Competition Moots A

LLB461 Competition Moots B

LLB462Learning inProfessional Practice

LLB463Legal Clinic(Organised Program)

LLB464Legal Clinic(Advanced)

Advanced Law Electives

Code Title

LLH470CommercialContracts in Practice

LLH471Health Law andPractice

LLH472Public InternationalLaw

LLH473IndependentResearch Project

LLH474 Insolvency Law

LLH475 Theories of Law

LLH476 Competition Law



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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Graduate Entry

Year 2015

QUT code LW37

CRICOS 083020J

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

Rank 93






Total creditpoints

384


48


24




CourseCoordinator









English●


International EntryrequirementsA completed recognised Bachelor Degree in adiscipline other than Law.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5


PrerequisiteStudents must have a completed a non-law degree.

External and Part time ModeCommencing first year external students must attendthe orientation attendance school which is designed tointroduce you to the study of law. It is also compulsoryfor external students to participate in 2, three-dayattendance schools each year. The compulsoryattendance requirements are an integral componentof the external program as the content/assessmentundertaken at the attendance schools are linked to anumber of individual unit’s learning outcomes. Whenundertaking the course externally, it is the student’sresponsibility to ensure they have access to the

internet.


Admission to the practiceIf, at the end of your degree, you wish to become alegal practitioner, you will need to complete furtherpractical legal training (PLT). QUT also offers PLT inthe form of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Career OutcomesIn developing the LLB (Hons) the Faculty recognisesthat graduates are increasingly seeking a broad rangeof careers including, but not limited to, legal practice.The defining nature of the QUT LLB (Hons) is its real-world applied nature which will equip you withadvanced knowledge and research and other skillsand that meet the needs of not only the legalprofession, but also government, communityorganisations, business and industry.The LLB (Hons) provides students with an opportunityto advance their knowledge of law in specialisedareas through the elective units offered as part of thecourse. The elective units allow you to study areas ofthe law that match your career aspirations.Career opportunities include working in general legalpractice, specialist legal practice, governmentdepartments and employment in private enterprise.

Course Structure InformationStudents will complete 384 credit points of core unitsand a mixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Graduate Entry students will automaticallyreceive one year of advnaced standing which willenable you to complete the degree in 3 years full-time.

Total credit points: 384Total credit points for core units: 240Total credit points for elective units: 48Total credit points for advanced standing: 96



Domestic Course structureYear 1

Your first year provides a holistic, comprehensive andtransitional learning experience, laying a solidfoundation and assisting you to develop the skills andcapabilities necessary to be a successful learner andlegal professional. Gaining a strong understanding ofthe law of torts (negligence, damages and no-faultcompensation schemes), legal interviewing, legalproblem solving, criminal law, legal research, thevariety of contexts in which Australian law operatesand developing a positive professional identitythrough the dispute resolution unit, is the focus of firstyear. You can also select one general law electiveunit.




Year 2

You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills incontract law, administrative law, commercial andpersonal property law legal research, equity andtrusts, constitutional law, administrative law andcommercial and personal property law. You can alsoselect one general law elective unit to develop yourknowledge and skills in your particular area ofinterest.

Year 3

In third year, you can choose two advanced lawelectives where you can further advance yourpractical legal knowledge and skills through such unitsas commercial contracts in practice, health law, publicinternational law and theories of law. In addition, youwill study real property law, commercial remedies, civilprocedure, corporate law and undertake a legalresearch capstone project, which brings all of youracquired advanced legal knowledge and skillstogether.

NB Please note that the order of units studied will beslightly different if you enter the course mid-year.

International CoursestructureYear 1


Year 2


Year 3










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


LLB102 Torts



Year 1, Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law



Year 2, Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law


LLH302Ethics and the LegalProfession


Year 2, Semester 2

LLB204Commercial andPersonal Property Law



LLB303 Evidence

Year 3, Semester 1



LLH401Legal ResearchCapstone

Year 3, Semester 2






Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law


LLB245 Sports Law





LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law












Code Title










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http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?courseCode=IX45&courseID=27850. CRICOS No.00213J

Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Justice

Year 2015

QUT code IX45

CRICOS 058290F

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 76

OP Guarantee Yes

Campus Kelvin Grove, GardensPoint





Total creditpoints

384

Start months February

Int. Start Months February


CourseCoordinator

Dr Judith Burton (HumanServices); Dr AngelaDwyer (Justice)


Dr Judith Burton (HumanServices); Dr AngelaDwyer (Justice)Justice: +61 7 3138 [email protected](Human Services);[email protected] (Justice)


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Professional RecognitionCompletion of the Bachelor of Human Servicesentitles graduates to apply for membership of theAustralian Community Workers Association.

Course requirementsThere are requirements that you will need to meet asa student in this course. You will need to identifythese requirements and ensure you allow sufficienttime to meet them.

Some of these requirements have associated costs.Information is available from the Additional courserequirements and costs website.

Further InformationFor further information contact the School of PublicHealth and Social Work 07 3138 4697 or [email protected]; or the School of Justice 073138 2707 or [email protected]

Domestic Course structureBoth areas will be studied in each semester. In thejustice component you will study areas such ascriminology, policing, ethics, crime prevention, justicepolicy and investigations. In human services you maychoose a focus on disability, youth, or child and familyservices.










Criminology and Policing Units:●

Policy and Governance Units:●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

SWB100Orientation to Social Workand Human Services

SWB105Introduction to Human Rightsand Ethics

JSB170Introduction to Criminologyand Policing

JSB172 Professional Academic Skills

Year 1, Semester 2

PYB007Interpersonal Processes andSkills

SWB108Australian Society, Systemsand Policies

JSB173Understanding the CriminalJustice System

JSB174Forensic Psychology and theLaw

Year 2, Semester 1

SWB220 Practice Theories

SWB221Professional PracticeProcesses and Assessment


JSB175Social Ethics and the JusticeSystem

Year 2, Semester 2

SWB204Introduction to Child andFamily Services

OR

SWB207 Introduction to Youth Services

SWB219Legal and Ethical Dimensionsof Social Work and HumanServices


Justice Study Area A Unit (Criminology and Policingor Policy and Governance)

Year 3, Semester 1

SWB201Human Services PracticePlacement 1



Year 3, Semester 2

SWB211Casework and CaseManagement

OR

SWB212Community and Place BasedPractice




Year 4, Semester 1

SWB222Advanced Communication forSocial Work and HumanServices

One unit from the Human Services Elective OptionsList

JSB381Indigenous Issues in CriminalJustice


Year 4, Semester 2

SWB314Human Services PracticePlacement 2

SWB406 Transition to Practice


Criminology and Policing Units:

Complete 4 core units

Bachelor of Human Services/Bachelor of Justice



JSB207 Punishment and Penal Policy

JSB272 Theories of Crime

JSB273 Crime Research Methods

JSB284 Policing in Context

Choose four units from the following:

JSB157 Policing Diversity


JSB179 Crimes of Violence

JSB183 White Collar Crime

JSB184 Sex and Crimes

JSB285Political Violence andTerrorism

JSB208Gender Crime and theCriminal Justice System

JSB209Transnational OrganisedCrime and Terrorism

JSB255 Eco Crime

JSB264 Statistical Methods

JSB276 Independent Study


JSB278 Drugs and Crime

JSB305 Professional Placement

JSB366Information Management andAnalysis

JSB367 Intelligence and Security

JSB372 Youth Justice

JSB386 Death Investigation

Policy and Governance Units:

Complete 8 core units:

JSB261 Theories of Government

JSB262Power, Government andJustice

JSB263 Justice Institutions


JSB265 Official Corruption


JSB379 Political Practice

JSB380 Critical Policy Analysis



Handbook



Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX52

CRICOS 062079G

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528




CourseCoordinator

Psychology:[email protected] 07 3138 4520: Law:Amanda Stickley, DirectorUndergraduate Studies 073138 1156


Brooke Andrew(Psychology); JenniferYule (Law)07 3138 4520(Psychology); 07 31382707 (Law)[email protected](Psychology);[email protected] (Law)


English●

Recommended study: Maths A, B or C. We assumethat you have knowledge equivalent to four semestersat high school level (Years 11 and 12) with soundachievement (4, SA).


English●

Recommended study: Maths A, B or C You must haveachieved this study at a level comparable toAustralian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondarystudies.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Discontinuation of thecourseIX52 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws has been replaced by IX82 from2015. Continuing students will remain in the IX52.There will be no new admissions to the course from2015.

Professional RecognitionThe Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)component of the degree is accredited by theAustralian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).The Bachelor of Laws degree satisfies the academicrequirements for admission to practice as a Solicitoror Barrister in all Australian States or Territories.

Many graduates wish to pursue careers inprofessional areas of psychology. To do so studentsmust be registered with the Psychology Board ofAustralia. This currently involves completing a fourthyear of study in Psychology (eg Bachelor ofPsychology (Honours) or Graduate Diploma inBehavioural Science (Psychology), followed by eithertwo years of supervised work experience or thecompletion of an appropriate higher degree such asMaster of Clinical Psychology or Master ofPsychology (Educational and Developmental).

HonoursThe Bachelor of Laws degree may be awarded withhonours to students who have recorded outstandingachievement in the law component of the program.

Further InformationFor more information about this course, pleasecontact the School of Psychology and Counselling on+61 7 3138 4520 or email [email protected] the Faculty of Law phone +61 7 3138 2707 oremail [email protected]

Domestic Course structureNo new admissions will be accepted into this coursefrom 2015.

You will study a combination of psychology and lawunits in the first four years, with law units only in thefinal three semesters.

In your first year, you will be introduced to foundationpsychology along with torts and legal foundations. Inyour second year, you will learn social andorganisational psychology, research design and dataanalysis, contracts, criminal law, developmentalpsychology, counselling and criminal responsibility.

Your third year allows some flexibility, with yourchoice of a psychology unit. Other compulsory topicsin year three are equity, property law and trusts.

In fourth year, you can pick three electives to studyalongside physiological psychology, constitutionallaw, evidence, psychopathology and corporate law.Years five and six are law units only, but the courseallows you to choose units that interest you. You willalso study administrative law, civil procedure andlearn about professional responsibility. See theBachelor of Laws online course information for moredetails and elective options.


Year 1 Semester 1●











Notes●

Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1


PYB100 Foundation Psychology


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1 Semester 2

PYB102 Introduction to Psychology 1B

PYB110 Psychological Research Methods


LWB148 Torts B

Year 2 Semester 1

PYB202Social and OrganisationalPsychology

PYB210Research Design and DataAnalysis

LWB136 Contracts A

LWB238 Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 2

PYB203 Developmental Psychology

PYB208Counselling Theory and Practice1


LWB137 Contracts B

Year 3 Semester 1

PYB309Individual Differences andAssessment

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws



PYB elective (List A or B)



Year 3 Semester 2

PYB204 Perception and Cognition


LWB241 Trusts


Year 4 Semester 1

PYB304 Physiological Psychology

PYB Elective (List B)


LWB432 Evidence

Year 4 Semester 2

PYB306 Psychopathology

PYB350 Advanced Statistical Analysis

or

PYB Elective from List B*


Law Elective

Year 5 Semester 1



Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5 Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6 Semester 1

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Notes

*PYB350 is compulsory for entry to fourth yearprograms in psychology for example Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Honours Psychology) andPostgraduate Diploma in Psychology.



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Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX53

CRICOS 066292D

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Mr Mike Roggenkamp(Information Technology);ph: 61 7 3138 8822;email:[email protected];or,Amanda Stickley(LawCurriculum) and Jen Yule(Law Students)


Jennifer YuleLaw: +61 7 3138 [email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (English (4,SA) and Maths A,B or C (4,SA)).


English●

You must have achieved this study at a levelcomparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognisedpost-secondary studies (English (4,SA) and Maths A,B or C (4,SA)).



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course UpdateThis course will be offered in 2014, however thecourse structure is being redeveloped and is subjectto university approval.For course updates please visitwww.qut.edu.au/coursechanges

Professional RecognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian ComputerSociety (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationallyrecognised by the Seoul Accord. At the end of yourLaw degree you will have completed the necessaryunits for admission to legal practice in Australia. Tobecome a practicing lawyer you will need to completefurther practical legal training (e.g. Graduate Diplomain Legal Practice) and then apply for admission.

Career OutcomesGraduates may develop careers in cyberlaw,intellectual property and privacy, dealing with the legalregulation of the Internet including downloadingmusic, mobile phone camera use or copyright issues.You may become a legal practitioner, barrister, in-house counsel, government lawyer or policy adviser.There is also increased demand for roles inedemocracy both in egovernment service delivery andpolitical campaigning.

Study AreasIX53 has nominated majors in Information Systemsand Computer Science in the Information Technologycomponent of the degreee. There will now be a StudyArea A shown on a graduate’s parchment.

Pathways to Futher StudiesThe QUT Bachelor of Information Technology islocated at Level 7 of the Australian QualificationsFramework (AQF). Eligible graduates may continuetheir studies in this discipline with an additionalhonours year in (IN10) Bachelor of InformationTechnology (Honours).







Domestic Course structureYou will study a combination of informationtechnology and law units in the first four years, withlaw units only in the final year. You will also have theopportunity to choose elective units relevant to yourcareer interests.

International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of informationtechnology and law units in the first four years, withlaw units only in the final year. You will also have theopportunity to choose elective units relevant to yourcareer interests.

Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws



Sample StructureCourse UpdatesA number of changes have been made to Scienceand Engineering Faculty courses. From 2014, someunits in this course have been recoded, renamed ordiscontinued. To see how these changes affect you,please view the course structure. Affected StudyPlans have been updated to reflect the changes.Please contact the Faculty if you have any concerns.












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT

IFB102Computer TechnologyFundamentals


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2

IFB103 Designing for IT

IFB104 Building IT Systems


LWB148 Torts B

Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Unit Option

IT Core Unit Option

LWB136 Contracts A


Year 2, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit

LWB137 Contracts B


Year 3, Semester 1

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit



Year 3, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit

LWB241 Trusts


Year 4, Semester 1

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit


LWB432 Evidence

Year 4, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit


Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 1



Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 1

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT


Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Unit Option

IT Core Unit Option

Year 2, Semester 2

CAB201 Programming Principles

CAB202Microprocessors andDigital Systems

Year 3, Semester 1

CAB203 Discrete Structures

CAB302 Software Development

Year 3, Semester 2

CAB303 Networks

IFB299Application Design andDevelopment

Year 4, Semester 1

CAB301Algorithms andComplexity

CAB398Capstone Project(Phase 1)

Year 4, Semester 2


Select one of:

CAB401High Performance andParallel Computing

CAB402ProgrammingParadigms

CAB403 Systems Programming









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT


Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Unit Option

IT Core Unit Option

Year 2, Semester 2

IAB201Modelling InformationSystems

IAB202Business ofInformationTechnology

Year 3, Semester 1

IAB203Business ProcessModelling

IAB204 Business Analysis

Year 3, Semester 2

IAB205 Corporate Systems

IFB299Application Designand Development

Year 4, Semester 1

IAB398Capstone Project Part1 - Design

Select one of:

IAB302Information SystemsConsulting

IAB303 Business Intelligence

IAB304 Project Management

Year 4, Semester 2

IAB399 Capstone Project

IAB301 Enterprise Architecture



Handbook



Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Justice

Year 2015

QUT code IX61

CRICOS 063030F

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 11

Rank 77

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints




CourseCoordinator

Dr Taizan Chan (Scienceand Engineering); ph: +617 3138 8822; email:[email protected];or, Prof Kerry Carrington(Law)


Professor KerryCarrington (Justice); DrTaizan Chan (Scienceand Technology)Justice: +61 7 3138 2707;(07) 3138 [email protected]; [email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (English (4,SA); Maths A, Bor C (4,SA)).


English●

You must have achieved this study at a levelcomparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognisedpost-secondary studies (English (4,SA); Maths A, B orC (4,SA)).



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course UpdateThis course is currently under review. The coursestructure is being redeveloped and is subject touniversity approval.For course updates please visitwww.qut.edu.au/coursechanges

Course OverviewThere is an ever-increasing number of criminal actsresulting from the development and use of technology(such as the Internet and mobile devices), therefore,students with a corporate systems managementbackground have the appropriate skills andknowledge required to work on criminology andpolicing for these areas. Corporate systemsmanagement students also gain information systemsknowledge which allows them to more effectivelymanage, secure and control systems and processingin justice departments.

Corporate systems management teaches studentshow to analyse business needs and devise IT-enabled business systems that deliver the necessaryinformation to the key people via the most appropriatetechnologies. The justice component comprises aprimary major study area in either criminology orpolicing, which covers skills in criminology, policing,ethics, crime prevention, justice policy andinvestigations.

Career OutcomesGraduates find work in justice areas includingcorrective services, police, Crime and MisconductCommission, Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Federal and Family Courts and theAustralian Taxation Office.

Professional RecognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian ComputerSociety (ACS). ACS accreditation is internationallyrecognised by the Seoul Accord.

Cooperative EducationProgramThe Faculty's Cooperative Education Program givesyou the opportunity of 10-12 months paid industryplacement during your course where you canintegrate real experience with what you’re learning inyour degree. Companies that QUT's Coop Edstudents have worked with include Energex, Boeing,CITEC, CSC Mining, Environmental ProtectionAgency, Dialog, UNiTAB, RACQ and manyQueensland Government departments. The Coop EdProgram is available to Australian citizens andpermanent residents only.

Find out more about the Cooperative EducationProgram.

Domestic Course structureCourse structureThis course consists of 16 corporate systemsmanagement units and 16 justice units with bothareas studied in each semester.

The justice component comprises a primary majorstudy area in Policy and Governance or Criminologyand Policing (subject to final approval) which coversskills in criminology, policing, ethics, crime prevention,justice policy and investigations.

You will also study a range of professional skills as afoundation for your career.

International CoursestructureCourse structureThis course consists of 16 corporate systemsmanagement units and 16 justice units with bothareas studied in each semester.

The justice component comprises a primary majorstudy area in Policy and Governance or Criminologyand Policing (subject to final approval) which coversskills in criminology, policing, ethics, crime prevention,justice policy and investigations.

You will also study a range of professional skills as afoundation for your career.










Criminology and Policing Major Units●

Policy and Governance Major Units●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

INB120 Corporate Systems

INB103 Industry Insights



Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management

INB123Project ManagementPractice

JSB173 Understanding the

Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management/Bachelor of Justice



Criminal Justice System


Year 2, Semester 1

INB101 Impact of IT

INB122 Organisational Databases



Year 2, Semester 2

INB124Information SystemsDevelopment

INB313Electronic CommerceSite Development


Justice Study Area A Unit from list below(Criminology and Policing or Policy andGovernance)

Year 3, Semester 1

INB220 Business Analysis

INB221 Technology Management



Year 3, Semester 2

INB320Business ProcessModelling

MGB223Entrepreneurship andInnovation


Justice Study Area A Unit from list below(Criminology ad Policing or Policy and Governance)

Year 4, Semester 1

INB312Enterprise SystemsApplications

INB322Information SystemsConsulting



Year 4, Semester 2

BSB126 Marketing

INB325Corporate SystemsManagement Project



Criminology and Policing Major Units


JSB207Punishment and PenalPolicy




Select 4 units from the below



Crimes of Violence



JSB374 Crime Prevention


JSB255 Eco Crime

Statistical Methods







Professional Placement

Death Investigation

Information Management and Analysis

Intelligence and Security

Policy and Governance Major Units



Gender and Governance

Justice Institutions

Statistical Methods



Political Practice

Critical Policy Analysis



Handbook



Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX66

CRICOS 066291E

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative IndustriesFaculty); Amanda Stickley(Law Curriculum) andJennifer Yule (LawStudents)


Anne-Frances Watson(Media andCommunication); JenniferYule (Law)CI: +61 7 3138 8114;Law: +61 7 3138 [email protected] (Mediaand Communication);[email protected]


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Important NoticeThe last intake into IX66 was 2014. From 2015 thiscourse has been replaced by IX86 Bachelor of Mediaand Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours).Continuing IX66 students may [email protected] for any queries in relationto the law component of the degree or [email protected] any concerns regarding the Creative Industriescomponent.

Course DesignIn order to complete this course, you must complete atotal of 528 credit points comprising 192 credit pointsfrom the Bachelor of Media and Communication and336 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws. You willstudy media and communication and law units in yourfirst your years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.

Media and Communication component:You will complete 192 credit points of Media andCommunication discipline or specified units.

Law component:You will complete 336 credit points of law subjects.You will have the opportunity to specialise in medialaw and policy, commercial law, corporate law,taxation law, medico-legal issues, alternative disputeresolution, public international law, Asian legalsystems, feminist theories of law or environmentallaw.

Professional RecognitionThe QUT Bachelor of Laws course is an approveddegree for the purposes of the Legal PractitionersAdmissions Rules, subject to final approval. It willenable you to satisfy the academic requirements foradmission to practise as a solicitor and/or barrister inall Australian states and territories.







Pathways to Further StudyOn successful completion of the Bachelor of Mediaand Communication, you will be eligible to apply forentry into the Bachelor of Media and Communication(Honours), provided you have met entry requirements.

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws,there are a number of further study options open toyou. The Bachelor of Laws meets the entryrequirements for Practical Legal Training courses (forexample, the QUT Graduate Diploma in LegalPractice). In addition, successful completion of the lawdegree will allow you to pursue postgraduateopportunities through research- and coursework-based higher degrees in law.

Domestic Course structureYou will study a combination of media and law units inthe first four years, with law units only in the finalyears. You will also have the opportunity to chooseelective units that are relevant to your careerinterests.

International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of media and law units inthe first four years, with law units only in the finalyears. You will also have the opportunity to chooseelective units that are relevant to your careerinterests.

Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KCB101Media and CommunicationTexts

KJB102Introduction to Journalism,Media and Communication


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2

KCB104Media and Communication:Industries

KCB106 Media in a Globalised World

LWB148 Torts B


Year 2, Semester 1

KCB102 Media Mythbusting

KCB103Strategic SpeechCommunication

LWB136 Contracts A


Year 2, Semester 2

KCB205 Professional Communication

KJB103 Media Design and Layout

LWB137 Contracts B


Year 3, Semester 1

KCB105Inquiry in Media andCommunication

KCB206 Internet, Self and Beyond



Year 3, Semester 2

KCB203Consumption Matters:Consumer Cultures andIdentity

KCB302 Political Communication

LWB241 Trusts


Year 4, Semester 1

KCB301 Media Audiences

Either KCB303 or KCB307:

KCB303 Brisbane Media Map 1

KCB307 Making Media Connections 1


LWB432 Evidence

Year 4 Semester 2

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION UNIT OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Media and CommunicationUnit Options (KCB303, KCB305, KCB307, KCB308or KCB310):





KCB310Contemporary Investigation inJournalism, Media andCommunication

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING OPTIONS:

One unit (12cp) from the Work Integrated LearningOptions (KKB341 or KKB345):

KKB341 Work Integrated Learning 1

KKB345 Creative Industries Project 1


Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 1



Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 1

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective



Handbook



Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing)/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX68

CRICOS 066295A

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative IndustriesFaculty); Amanda Stickley(Law Curriculum) andJennifer Yule (LawStudents)


Craig Bolland (Creativeand Professional Writing);Jennifer Yule, (Law)CI: +61 7 3138 8114;Law: +61 7 3138 [email protected] (Creativeand Professional Writing);[email protected]


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Important NoticeThe last intake into IX68 was 2014. From 2015 thiscourse has been replaced by IX85 Bachelor of FineArts (Creative and Professional Writing)/Bachelor ofLaws (Honours). Continuing IX68 students maycontact [email protected] for any queries inrelation to the law component of the degree [email protected] for any concerns regarding theCreative Industries component.

Course StructureThe Bachelor of Fine Arts component is made up of192 credit points from the Creative and ProfessionalWriting major.

The Law component is made up of 336 credit pointsof law subjects.





Law students other than Graduate Entry students canundertake 4 non-law units as electives within their law

degree. Students may be particularly interested inelective options within the School of Justice whichrelate to human rights and criminal justice.



Pathways to Further StudyOn successful completion of this course you will beeligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Fine Arts(Honours), provided you have met entry requirements.


Domestic Course structureYou will study a combination of creative industries andlaw units in the first four years, with law units only inthe final years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units relevant to your career interests.

International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of creative industries andlaw units in the first four years, with law units only inthe final years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units relevant to your career interests.












Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing)/Bachelor of Laws




Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KWB110 Writing Fundamentals

KWB113Introduction to CreativeWriting


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2

KPB116Introduction toScriptwriting

KWB104Creative Writing: theShort Story


LWB148 Torts B

Year 2, Semester 1

KWB115 Persuasive Writing

KWB116 Creative Non-Fiction

LWB136 Contracts A


Year 2, Semester 2

KWB108Introduction To LiteraryStudies

KWB112Youth and Children'sWriting

LWB137 Contracts B


Year 3, Semester 1

KWB207Great Books: CreativeWriting Classics

KWB211 Stylistics



Year 3, Semester 2

KWB212 Writing Poetry

KWB213Corporate Writing andEditing

LWB241 Trusts


Year 4, Semester 1

KWB310Editing and Developingthe Manuscript

KWB313 Novel and Memoir


LWB432 Evidence

Year 4, Semester 2

KWB303Writing and PublishingIndustry

KWB306Creative WritingProject 1


Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 1



Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 1

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective



Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX71

CRICOS 066414K

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School; email:[email protected]; AmandaStickley (Law Curriculum)and Jen Yule (LawStudents) email:[email protected]


Ms Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); ASPROGayle Kerr (Advertising);Dr Radhika Lahiri(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); DrAdele Bish (HumanResource Management);Mr Michael Cox(International Business);Dr Mervyn Morris(Management); Mr BillProud (Marketing); and DrKim Johnston (PublicRelations); Jennifer Yule(Law)Law: +61 7 3138 2707Business StudentServices 3138 2050 oremail [email protected];Law Student Services3138 2707 or [email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). Accountancy,finance, economics and marketing majors alsorequires 4 SA in Maths A, B or C.


English●

You must have achieved this study at a levelcomparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognisedpost-secondary studies. Accountancy, finance,economics and marketing majors also require 4 SA inMaths A, B or C.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureYou will study a combination of business and lawunits in the first four years, with law units only in thefinal years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units relevant to your career interests.

Students are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program.

Business students will complete 96 credit points (16units) consisting of eight Business School core unitsand an eight unit major. As the content of BSB111Business Law and Ethics overlaps with the Bachelorof Laws, it has been replaced by MGB223Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Students must choose a major from:Accountancy*●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●

Human resource management●

International business●

Management●

Marketing●

Public relations.●

*Accounting major students complete 6 BusinessCore Units and 10 Accountancy major units to allowthem to complete professional requirements.

International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of business and lawunits in the first four years, with law units only in thefinal years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units relevant to your career interests.

Course designStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program.

Business students will complete 96 credit points (16units) consisting of eight Business School Core Unitsand an eight unit major. As the content of BSB111Business Law and Ethics overlaps with the Bachelorof Laws, it has been replaced by MGB223Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Students must choose a major from:Accountancy*●

Advertising●

Economics●

Finance●

Human Resource Management●

International Business●

Management●

Marketing●

Public Relations.●

*Accounting major students complete 6 BusinessCore Units and 10 Accountancy major units to allowthem to complete professional requirements.













Law Electives●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2


LWB148 Torts B

Year 2, Semester 1

LWB136 Contracts A


Year 2, Semester 2

LWB137 Contracts B


Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2

LWB241 Trusts


Year 4, Semester 1


LWB432 Evidence

Year 4, Semester 2


Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 1






Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 1

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Electives

Students completing an Accountancy major mustcomplete LWB364 Introduction to Taxation Law as aLaw elective in the Law component of the course.









Year 5, Semesters 1 & 2●


Note:●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting

BSB113 Economics

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB123 Data Analysis

BSB124 Working in Business

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB115 Management

AYB200 Financial Accounting

Year 2, Semester 2

AYB225 Management Accounting

AYB221Accounting Systems andTechnologies

Year 3, Semester 1

EFB210 Finance 1

AYB340 Company Accounting

Year 3, Semester 2

AYB321Strategic ManagementAccounting

BSB119 Global Business

Year 4, Semester 1

BSB126 Marketing

AYB311 Financial Accounting Issues

Year 4, Semester 2

AYB301 Audit and Assurance

AYB339 Accountancy Capstone

Year 5, Semesters 1 & 2

See Law Course Structure

Year 6, Semester 1


Note:

Students completing an Accountancy major mustcomplete LLB347 Taxation Law as a Law elective inthe Law course.











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2

AMB200 Consumer Behaviour

AMB220Advertising Theoryand Practice

Year 3, Semester 1

AMB201Marketing andAudience Research


Year 3, Semester 2

AMB318AdvertisingCopywriting

AMB319 Media Planning

Year 4, Semester 1

AMB320AdvertisingManagement

AMB330 Digital Portfolio

Year 4, Semester 2

AMB339AdvertisingCampaigns




Year 6, Semester 1












Economics Options List●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting

MGB223 Entrepreneurship and

Innovation

Year 2, Semester 2


EFB223 Economics 2

Year 3, Semester 1

EFB330IntermediateMacroeconomics

EFB331IntermediateMicroeconomics

Year 3, Semester 2

Economics Optional Unit


Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2

EFB338Contemporary Applicationof Economic Theory

BSB126 Marketing



Year 6, Semester 1


Economics Options List

Quantitative Economics Units

EFB222Quantitative Methods ForEconomics and Finance

EFB332Applied BehaviouralEconomics

EFB333 Introductory Econometrics

EFB337Game Theory andApplications

Applied Economics Units

EFB201 Financial Markets

EFB225Economics for the RealWorld

EFB226Environmental Economicsand Policy

EFB336 International Economics











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1





EFB210 Finance 1

Year 3, Semester 2

EFB312 International Finance

EFB343 Corporate Finance

Year 4, Semester 1

EFB223 Economics 2

EFB335 Investments

Year 4, Semester 2

EFB344Risk Managementand Derivatives

EFB360 Finance Capstone



Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1

MGB207Human Resource Issuesand Strategy

MGB220Human ResourceDecision Making

Year 3, Semester 2

MGB200 Leading Organisations

MGB201ContemporaryEmployment Relations

Year 4, Semester 1

MGB331Learning andDevelopment inOrganisations

MGB339Performance andReward

Year 4, Semester 2

MGB320Recruitment andSelection

MGB370Personal andProfessionalDevelopment



Year 6, Semester 1










Year 5, Semester 1 & 2●


Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB126 Marketing


Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics


Year 3, Semester 1

MGB225InterculturalCommunication andNegotiation Skills

AYB227 International Accounting

Year 3, Semester 2

AMB210 Importing and Exporting

EFB240Finance for InternationalBusiness

Year 4, Semester 1

AMB303 International Logistics

AMB336 International Marketing

Year 4, Semester 2

MGB340International Business inthe Asia-Pacific

AMB369International BusinessStrategy

Year 5, Semester 1 & 2


Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1

MGB210 Managing Operations


Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1

MGB309 Strategic Management

MGB324Managing BusinessGrowth

Year 4, Semester 2

MGB310Sustainability in AChanging Environment

MGB335 Project Management



Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management


Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting


Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB202Integrated MarketingCommunication

AMB240Marketing Planningand Management

Year 4, Semester 1

AMB335 E-marketing Strategies

AMB340 Services Marketing

Year 4, Semester 2


AMB359 Strategic Marketing






Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics


Year 2, Semester 2

AMB263Introduction To PublicRelations

AMB264Public RelationsTechniques

Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2

AMB372Public RelationsPlanning

AMB373Issues, Stakeholdersand Reputation

Year 4, Semester 1

AMB374Global PublicRelations Cases

AMB375Public RelationsManagement

Year 4, Semester 2

AMB379Public RelationsCampaigns




Year 6, Semester 1




Handbook



Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX72

CRICOS 066294B

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr Marion Bateson(Science); ph: +61 7 31388822; email:[email protected];or, Jennifer Yule (Law)


Dr Perry Hartfield(Biochemistry); Dr MarionBateson (Biotechnology);Associate ProfessorDennis Arnold(Chemistry); Dr IanWilliamson (Ecology); DrIan Williamson(Environmental Science);Dr Emad Kirjakous(Forensic Science); DrCraig Sloss (Geoscience);Dr Christine Knox(Microbiology); DrStephen Hughes(Physics); Jennifer Yule(Law)

Science: +61 7 31388822;[email protected] /Law: +61 7 3138 2707;[email protected]


Maths B●

English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (English (4, SA) and Maths B(4, SA)).


Maths B●

English●

You must have achieved this study at a levelcomparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognisedpost-secondary studies (English (4, SA) and Maths B(4, SA)).



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Professional RecognitionGraduates will satisfy the requirements formembership in the relevant professional body for theirscience major. See Studyfinder for details on theBachelor of Applied Science majors.

At the end of your Law degree you will havecompleted the necessary units for admission to legalpractice in Australia. To become a practising lawyeryou will need to complete further practical legaltraining (e.g. Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice) andthen apply for admission.

Course DesignThe course is designed to cover all major areas of thelaw as well as allowing students to choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered in theBachelor of Applied Science (SC01) course:biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology,environmental science, forensic science, geoscience,microbiology and physics.

To complete the double degree in a shorter period oftime, the co-major will be taken from the law programtherefore it is not possible for students to choose anyof the co-majors listed under the Bachelor of AppliedScience course.

Domestic Course structureCourse structureYou will study a combination of science and law unitsin the first four years, with law units only in the finalyears. You will also have the opportunity to chooseelective units relevant to your career interests.

Course designThe course is designed to cover all major areas of thelaw as well as allowing students to choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered in the

Bachelor of Applied Science (SC01) course:biochemistry●

biotechnology●

chemistry●

ecology●

environmental science●

forensic science●

geoscience●

microbiology●

physics.●


International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of science and law unitsin the first four years, with law units only in the finalyears. You will also have the opportunity to chooseelective units relevant to your career interests.

Course designThe course is designed to cover all major areas of thelaw as well as allowing students to choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered in theBachelor of Applied Science (SC01) course:

biochemistry●

biotechnology●

chemistry●

ecology●

environmental science●

forensic science●

geoscience●

microbiology●

physics.●














Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

Science Unit

Science Unit


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2

Science Unit

Science Unit


LWB148 Torts B

Year 2, Semester 1

Science Unit

Science Unit

Bachelor of Applied Science/Bachelor of Laws



LWB136 Contracts A


Year 2, Semester 2

Science Unit

Science Unit

LWB137 Contracts B


Year 3, Semester 1

Science Unit

Science Unit



Year 3, Semester 2

Science Unit

Science Unit

LWB241 Trusts


Year 4, Semester 1

Science Unit

Science Unit


LWB432 Evidence

Year 4, Semester 2

Science Unit

Science Unit


Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 1



Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 1

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective



Handbook



Bachelor of Creative Industries/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX73

CRICOS 066293C

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr Ruth Bridgstock(Creative Industries);Director of UndergraduateStudies Amanda Stickley(Law)


Jennifer Yule (Law)CI: +61 7 3138 8114;Law: +61 7 3138 [email protected] (CreativeIndustries);[email protected]


English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Important NoticeThe last intake into IX73 was 2014. From 2015 thiscourse has been replaced by IX83 Bachelor ofCreative Industries/Bachelor of Laws (Honours).Continuing IX73 students may [email protected] for any queries in relationto the law component of the degree or [email protected] any concerns regarding the Creative Industriescomponent.

Course DesignIn order to complete this course, you must complete atotal of 528 credit points comprising 192 credit pointsfrom the Bachelor of Creative Industries and 336credit points from the Bachelor of Laws. You will studycreative industries and law units in your first youryears and for the remainder of this course you willconcentrate on law studies.

Creative Industries component:You will complete Creative Industries core units (96credit points) and a Creative Industries major (96credit points) from one of the following disciplines(Animation; Art and Design History; Creative andProfessional Writing; Dance Studies; Drama;Entertainment Industries; Fashion Communication;Film, Television and Screen; Interactive and VisualDesign; Journalism; Literary Studies; Media andCommunication; and Music).

Law component:You will complete 336 credit points of law subjects.








Pathways to Further StudyOn successful completion of this course, you will beeligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of CreativeIndustries (Honours), provided you have met entryrequirements.



As students progress towards the end of their degreesthere are more opportunities to participate in subjectswhere they engage in ‘real world learning’ , for




example, working within law firms and governmentdepartments in placement electives.

Domestic Course structureYou will study a combination of creative industries andlaw units in the first four years, with law units only inthe final years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units relevant to your career interests.

International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of business and lawunits in the first four years, with law units only in thefinal years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units relevant to your career interests.













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

KKB101Creative Industries: Peopleand Practices

Creative Industries Major: First Unit


LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2

KKB102Creative Industries:Making Connections

Creative Industries Major: Second Unit


LWB148 Torts B

Year 2, Semester 1

A unit from the Level 1 Unit Options (either KIB101or KPB101 or KVB104):

KIB101 Visual Communication

KPB101Introduction to Film, TVand New Media Production

KVB104Photomedia and ArtisticPractice

Creative Industries Major: Third Unit

LWB136 Contracts A


Note: KIB101 was recoded to DXB102 from 2015.

Year 2, Semester 2

A unit from the Level 2 Unit Options (either KTB211or KXB202):

KTB211Creative Industries Eventsand Festivals

KXB202Project Management forEntertainment

Creative Industries Major: Fourth unit

LWB137 Contracts B


Year 3, Semester 1

Creative Industries Major: Fifth unit

A unit from the Creative Industries University Wideor Creative Industries Faculty Only Unit Options lists



Year 3, Semester 2

Creative Industries Major: Sixth unit


LWB241 Trusts


Year 4, Semester 1

Creative Industries Major: Seventh unit

A unit from the Creative Industries Work IntegratedLearning Unit Options


LWB432 Evidence

Year 4, Semester 2

Creative Industries Major: Eighth unit



Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 1



Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 5, Semester 2


Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Year 6, Semester 1

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Law Elective

Note: From 2015 the Fashion Major and SecondMajor has been re-named Fashion Communication. Ifyou commenced the Fashion Major or Second Majorprior to 2015 you will be permitted to continue andcomplete the old Major or Second Major. Please referto Fashion Communication for your list of unit options.

In this listINSTRUCTIONS FOR MAJORS●

Changes to Majors from 2012●

Animation (KKBXMJR-ANIMATN)●

Art and Design History (KKBXMJR-ARTHIST)●

Creative and Professional Writing (KKBXMJR-CRPRFWG)

●

Dance Studies (KKBXMJR-DANCEST)●

Drama (KKBXMJR-DRAMA)●

Entertainment Industries (KKBXMJR-ENTINDS)

●

Fashion Communication (KKBXMJR-FASHION) (previously Fashion)

●

Film, Television and Screen (KKBXMJR-FLMTVSC)

●

Interactive and Visual Design (KKBXMJR-INVISDN)

●

Journalism (KKBXMJR-JOURNAL)●

Literary Studies (KKBXMJR-LITSTD)●

Media and Communication (KKBXMJR-MEDIACM)

●

Music (KKBXMJR-MUSIC)●

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAJORS

Code Title

Please refer to the following study sequences toplan your program. You must complete 96 creditpoints (normally eight 12 credit point subjects) fromthe specified units to achieve a major, followingsemester of offer and unit requisites (whereapplicable) to determine order of enrolment. Any

unit(s) that appear in these majors and/or minorsand are also mandatory elsewhere in your coursecan not contribute towards the completion of thesemajors and/or minors. Any unit(s) that appear inmultiple majors and/or minors can only contributetowards the completion of one of these majors orminors.

Changes to Majors from 2012

Code Title

* A number of second majors have been revised.Units completed that are no longer listed will stillcount toward completion of the second majors.

* Please note: Some units have been recoded,renamed or discontinued. Refer to the EquivalenceTable for further information.

Animation (KKBXMJR-ANIMATN)

Code Title

*Description: This major provides you with importantskills in the skills, principles, concepts and history ofanimation. Beginning with drawing for animation andan exploration of the history of the animationindustry and its practices, you will then apply thisknowledge to current and emerging fields within theanimation industry including motion graphics, 3Dmodelling and animation, real-time 3D and characteranimation. Through the creation of an interactivevirtual environment you will be given the opportunityto refine your skills and expand your knowledge ofthe 3D animation industry.

*Assumed Knowledge: There is no specific priorknowledge required as a prerequisite to undertakingthis major.

48cp from the Introductory Animation Unit Options

KNB112 Drawing for Animation 1


KNB123 Animation and Motion Graphics

KNB124 3D Animation 1

KPB109 Film, Screen and Animation Histories

48cp from the Advanced Animation Unit Options


KNB212 Real-time 3D Computer Graphics

KNB221 Animation: CG Toolkit

KNB222 Virtual Environments

KNB311Advanced Concepts in ComputerAnimation 1

KNB312Contemporary Issues in the ScreenIndustries

Art and Design History (KKBXMJR-ARTHIST)

Code Title

*Description: This major equips you with theeducational base necessary for a career in the artsprofessions, such as curatorial work, art criticismand arts administration. It offers a coherent andsequential set of units that provide a platform for aresearch-based study of the visual arts, design andarchitecture. In conjunction with further study, thismajor will assist in preparing you for work as aprofessional in these disciplines.


96cp from the Art and Design History Unit Options

DAB220 Architecture, Culture and Place

DAB325 Architecture in the 20th Century

DEB202 Introducing Design History

KVB102 Modernism

KVB103 Australian Art

KVB108 Contemporary Asian Visual Culture

KVB211 Post 1945 Art




KVB212 Australian Art, Architecture and Design

KVB304 Contemporary Art Issues

KVB306 Video Art and Culture


Code Title

*Description: The aim of this major is to preparestudents to graduate with adequate skills andknowledge in the area of creative and professionalwriting; to provide a thorough grounding in a varietyof genres that include fiction, creative non-fiction,media writing and corporate writing and editing,thereby equipping graduates with the versatilityrequired of professional writers; to enhance thecritical, analytical and peer-reviewing skills ofstudents; to provide an understanding of creativewriting in its social and generic contexts.


48cp from the Introductory Creative andProfessional Writing Unit Options

KPB116 Introduction to Scriptwriting

KWB104 Creative Writing: the Short Story

KWB112 Youth and Children's Writing

KWB113 Introduction to Creative Writing



48cp from the Advanced Creative and ProfessionalWriting Unit Options

KWB207 Great Books: Creative Writing Classics

KWB211 Stylistics

KWB213 Corporate Writing and Editing

KWB303 Writing and Publishing Industry


Dance Studies (KKBXMJR-DANCEST)

Code Title

*Description: This major aims to provide a broadgrounding in practical and theoretical aspects ofdance. You will gain skills in contemporary dance,ballet, commercially driven genres, choreographyand critical thinking and writing together with anunderstanding of the social and historical context ofballet, contemporary dance, and popular and worlddance.

*Assumed Knowledge: Previously acquiredknowledge or skill IS required for you to undertakethis major. For health and safety reasons, admissionto this major is dependent upon an appropriate levelof physical fitness to prevent injury, and having nopre-existing injuries or structural/physical issues thatwould prevent your safe and full participation in allphysical activities within its practical units. You maybe required to confirm your fitness to attempt thismajor. If so, you must obtain a physiotherapistsreport and have it approved by the Dance StudyArea Coordinator before you will be permitted toenrol in this major.

48cp from the Introductory Dance Unit Options

KDB105 Architecture of the Body

KDB106 Dance Analysis

KDB107 Choreographic Studies 1

KDB108 World Dance

KDB109 Funk, Tap and all that Jazz

KDB110 Deconstructing Dance in History

KDB120 Dance Practice 1


48cp from the Advanced Dance Unit Options

KDB204 Australian Dance

KDB205 Teaching Dance

KDB225 Music Theatre Skills

KDB231 Latin Dance Party

Drama (KKBXMJR-DRAMA)

Code Title

*Description: The major offers a balance ofperformance theory and practice. It is designed as alearning sequence, beginning with introductoryconcepts and practices, through intermediate andon to advanced learning. Underpinning the major isa twin focus on contemporary performance-makingand events management. Both of these areas arebalanced by studies in theatre history and theory.Core topics include acting; directing; twentieth-century performance theory and practice; andevents management.


48cp from the Introductory Drama Unit Options

KTB101 Understanding Theatre

KTB102 Process Drama

KTB104 Performance Innovation

KSB106 Acting Fundamentals

48cp from the Advanced Drama Unit Options


KTB207 Staging Australia

KTB210 Creative Industries Management

KTB211Creative Industries Events andFestivals

KTB213 Directing Theatre

KTB302 Postdramatic Theatre

KTB305 The Entrepreneurial Artist


Code Title

*Description: On completion of this major, you willbe able to demonstrate the knowledge and skillsrequired to pursue a career in the EntertainmentIndustry. These include an understanding of thecharacteristics of mainstream commercial culturethat appeal to large audiences; an understandingboth of business and creative processes; an abilityto balance the two of these; and an awareness ofhistorical and current Entertainment content andbusiness.


Either BSB126 or KPB116. BSB126 is mandatoryunless you are already undertaking it as part ofanother study package.

BSB126 Marketing


Entertainment Industries Core Units:

AMB207 Entertainment Marketing

KXB101 Introduction to Entertainment

KXB102 Global Entertainment

KXB201Entertainment Practice: BalancingCreativity and Business

KXB301 Entertainment Industries Map

LWS009 Introduction to Law

LWS008 Entertainment Law

*Note: AMB200 or KCB301 are permitted to counttowards this major if completed in 2010 or earlier.KPB101 will be permitted to count towards thisstudy package if completed in 2011 or earlier.

Fashion Communication (KKBXMJR-FASHION)(previously Fashion)

Code Title

*Description: This major has been designed to offera mix of theoretical and practical units to reflect theprofessional diversity of fashion careers, wherecommunication is fundamental to the disseminationof fashion globally. The theory units will developyour knowledge and understanding of the history,industry and consumption of fashion and howfashion is communicated, marketed and distributedthrough industry channels for production, andthrough branding, trends, styling andgraphic/technical requirements. The practical unitsprovide you with a variety of options to developfashion communication related skills focusing onfashion graphics, product development and fashionjournalism.


*From 2015, this major's title has changed from'Fashion Major' to 'Fashion Communication Major'.

48cp from the Introductory Fashion Unit Options

DFB102 Introduction to Fashion

DFB203Sustainability: The Materiality ofFashion

DFB302 Fashion Visualisation

DFB303Unspeakable Beauty: A History ofFashion

DFB406Product Design and Development inthe Fashion Industry

48cp from the Advanced Fashion Unit Options

DFB304 Fashion and Costume in Film

DFB402 Fashion Design: 1950 to Now

DFB404 Fashion and Style Journalism

DFB502 Ragtrade: The Business of Fashion

DFB602 Critical Fashion Studies

*Note: DFB406/KFB211 are permitted to counttowards the Advanced Fashion Unit Options forstudents who commenced this major in 2014 orearlier.

*Note: KFB108 is permitted to count towards theIntroductory Fashion Unit Options if completed in2014 or earlier.

*Note: KCB203, KFB106, KFB206, KFB208,KFB304 and KVB213 are permitted to counttowards this major if completed in 2011 or earlier.


Code Title

*Description: The aim of this major is to providestudents with a range of understandings in thetheory and practice of film, television and screen.This study area aims to enhance creative, technicaland organisational abilities as well as building storytelling and communication skills.


*Note: Students who have commenced this major in2014 or earlier will complete the structure of 48cp ofIntroductory Units and 48cp of Advanced Units.

Introductory Units in 2015: KPB101, KPB105,KPB109, KPB110, KPB112, KPB113, KPB116.

Advanced Units in 2015: KNB312, KPB205,KPB206, KPB210.

96cp from the Film, Television and Screen UnitOptions


KPB101Introduction to Film, TV and NewMedia Production

KPB105 Narrative Production


KPB110The Movie, TV and New MediaBusiness




KPB112 Film, Television and Screen Genres

KPB113 TV and Film Text Analysis


KPB205Approaches to ContemporaryDocumentary

KPB206 Global Screen Industries

KPB210Production Management for Film, TVand New Media

*Note: KPB202 and KPB203 are permitted to counttowards this major.

*Note: KPB212, KPB303 and KPB313 are permittedto count towards this major if completed in 2014 orearlier.


Code Title

*Description: This major will provide you with thedesign concepts and principles, practical skills andworking methods needed by a contemporarydesigner of visual and interactive media. You willlearn how to design effectively for print andelectronic media, Web and mobile media andcomputer games and become equipped with aversatile set of design practices to support you toenter careers in marketing, web design, electronicpublishing, interaction design and the creativeaspects of game design.


It is recommended that you review the requisiterequirements for units to ensure your unit selectionenables you to successfully complete therequirements of this major. DXB102, DXB202 andDXB203 are highly recommended to be undertakenas first year units as they are requisites for manyadvanced units, but this is not compulsory.

48cp from the Introductory Interactive and VisualDesign Unit Options

DXB102 Visual Communication

DXB201 Visual Interactions

DXB202 Image Production

DXB203 Introduction to Web Design

DXB303 Programming for Visual Designers

48cp from the Advanced Interactive and VisualDesign Unit Options

DXB301 Interface Design

DXB302 Typographic Design

DXB304Concept Development for GameDesign and Interactive Media

DXB401 Advanced Web Design

DXB402 Theories of Visual Communication

DXB403 Design for Interactive Media

DXB501 Tangible Media

*Note: KNB112, KIB309 and KIB315 is permitted tocount towards this major if completed in 2014 orearlier.

*Note: KIB109 counts towards the Introductory unitoptions if completed in 2014 or earlier. KIB205counts towards the Advanced unit options ifcompleted in 2014 or earlier.

*Note: KIB104 is permitted to count towards thismajor if completed in 2011 or earlier.

Journalism (KKBXMJR-JOURNAL)

Code Title

* Description: This second major offers you a rangeof options to develop an understanding of theparameters of the journalism field. The secondmajor will introduce you to a range of journalismwriting styles and offers an insight into somespecialist areas of reporting.

*Assumed Knowledge: There is no specific prior

knowledge required as a prerequisite to undertakingthis second major.

96cp from the Journalism Unit Options


KJB101 Computational Journalism

KJB120 Newswriting

KJB121 Journalistic Inquiry


KJB222 Online Journalism 1

KJB224 Feature Writing

KJB239 Journalism Ethics and Issues

KJB280 International Journalism

KJB304 Sub-Editing

Literary Studies (KKBXMJR-LITSTD)

Code Title

*Description: The aims of this major are to preparestudents to graduate with adequate skills andknowledge in the area of literary and culturalstudies; to provide a thorough grounding in a rangeof texts, both literary and popular, ranging fromShakespeare to nineteenth and twentieth centuryliterature and culture; to provide graduates withenhanced skills in critical thinking, writing andanalysis; to provide graduates with anunderstanding of the social and historical context ofliterary and popular written texts; to provide someunderstanding of the major approaches in literarytheory.


96cp from the Literary Studies Unit Options

KWB108 Introduction To Literary Studies

KWB109 Writing Australia



KWB208Modern Times (Literature and Culturein the 20th Century)

KWB209 Shakespeare, Then and Now

KWB210Imagining the Americas: ContemporaryAmerican Literature and Culture

KWB308Wonderlands: Literature and Culture inthe 19th Century

KWB311 Popular Fictions, Popular Culture


Code Title

*Description: This second major offers you a rangeof options to develop an understanding of theparameters of the professional communication field.The second major enables you to develop the skillsand knowledge to prepare media material fororganisations that wish to build, and maintain, amedia profile.

*Assumed Knowledge: There is no specific priorknowledge required as a prerequisite to undertakingthis second major.

2013 changes to this second major include:

*the discontinuation of KCB207 Exploring NewMedia Worlds. Completion of this unit prior to 2013will be permitted to count toward this study area.

48cp from the Introductory Media andCommunication Unit Options

KCB101 Media and Communication Texts


KCB103 Strategic Speech Communication

KCB104 Media and Communication: Industries

KCB105 Inquiry in Media and Communication

48cp from the Advanced Media and CommunicationUnit Options

KCB203Consumption Matters: ConsumerCultures and Identity




Music (KKBXMJR-MUSIC)

Code Title

*Description: This major aims to impart a broadunderstanding of music practice in contemporarysocial, cultural and economic contexts. It aims toprovide students with a combination of practical andtheoretical skills to support a career in music withinadministrative, business, or organisational areas.


It is recommended that you review the requisiterequirements for units to ensure your unit selectionenables you to successfully complete therequirements of this major. KMB129 is mandatoryas it is a requisite for an advanced unit (KMB252).

48cp from the Introductory Music Unit Options

KMB003 Sex Drugs Rock 'N' Roll

KMB004 World Music

KMB107 Sound, Image, Text

KMB119 Music and Sound Production 1

KMB122 Music and Sound Concepts 1



48cp from the Advanced Music Unit Options


KMB200 Music Scenes and Subcultures

KMB215 The Music Industry

KMB216 Audio / Visual Interaction

KMB252 Multi-Platform Sound Design

Please note: KKB345 is permitted to count towardsthis major if completed in 2010 or earlier.



Handbook



Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code IX74

CRICOS 066296M

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative Industries);Amanda Stickley (LawCurriculum) and JenniferYule (Law Students)


Susan Hetherington(Journalism); JenniferYule (Law)CI: +61 7 3138 8114;Law: +61 7 3138 [email protected](Journalism);[email protected]


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Important NoticeThe last intake into IX74 was 2014. From 2015 thiscourse has been replaced by IX84 Bachelor ofJournalism/Bachelor of Laws (Honours). ContinuingIX74 students may contact [email protected] any queries in relation to the law component of thedegree or [email protected] for any concerns regardingthe Creative Industries component.

Course DesignIn order to complete this course, you must complete atotal of 528 credit points comprising 192 credit pointsfrom the Bachelor of Journalism and 336 credit pointsfrom the Bachelor of Laws. You will study journalismand law units in your first your years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.

Journalism component: You will complete 192 creditpoints of Journalism discipline or specified units.

Law component: You will complete 336 credit pointsof law subjects.

Professional RecognitionThe QUT Law course is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories. The QUT Law degree qualification is alsorecognised for admission purposes in West and EastMalaysia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

QUT’s journalism degree is recognised by theAustralian Journalists’ Association (AJA) section ofthe Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).


Students who are enrolled in any of the law double

degrees commence their law electives in the secondsemester of their second year.





Pathways to Further StudyOn successful completion of this course, you will beeligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor ofJournalism (Honours), provided you have met entryrequirements.


Domestic Course structureYou will study a combination of journalism and lawunits in the first four years, with law units only in thefinal years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units that are relevant to your careerinterests.

International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of journalism and lawunits in the first four years, with law units only in thefinal years. You will also have the opportunity tochoose elective units that are relevant to your careerinterests.

Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws















Law Electives●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




LWB147 Torts A

Year 1, Semester 2

KJB120 Newswriting



LWB148 Torts B

Year 2, Semester 1


KJB304 Sub-Editing

LWB136 Contracts A


Year 2, Semester 2

LWS011 Journalism Law


LWB137 Contracts B


Year 3, Semester 1


KPB101Introduction to Film, TV andNew Media Production



Year 3, Semester 2

KJB337 Investigative Reporting


LWB241 Trusts


Year 4, Semester 1

KJB239Journalism Ethics andIssues



LWB432 Evidence

Year 4, Semester 2

KJB235Radio and TelevisionJournalism 1


Law Elective Unit (1)

Year 5, Semester 1





Year 5, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1





Law Electives

Further information regarding Law Electives can befound at:http://www.law.qut.edu.au/study/courses/ugrad/lselect.jsp



Handbook



Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Justice

Year 2015

QUT code IX76

CRICOS 076302B

Duration(full-time)

4 years

OP 9

Rank 81

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48




CourseCoordinator

Enquiries [email protected] 07 3138 4520; DrAngela Dwyer (Justice)


School of Psychology andCounselling; Dr AngelaDwyer (Justice)07 3138 4520; 07 [email protected];[email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). Recommendedstudy: Maths A, B or C


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

LocationPsychology units are offered at Kelvin Grove campusand Justice units are offered at Gardens Pointcampus.

Course structureIn order to complete the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Psychology) component, you must completea total of 192 credit points consisting of:Psychology core units (12 units = 144 credit points)Psychology elective units (4 units = 48 credit points)

In order to complete the Bachelor of Justicecomponent, you must complete a total of 192 creditpoints from the following:Justice core units (8 units = 96 credit points)Study Area A (8 units = 96 credit points)

Students must complete a total of 384 credit points.

Professional recognitionThe Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)component of the program comprises a 3-yearundergraduate psychology sequence accredited bythe Australian Psychology Accreditation Council(APAC), completed across 4 years of study. Oncompletion of this double degree, students have theoption to apply for a 4th year program in psychology,in order to gain provisional registration as apsychologist.

At any point during your study, you can become astudent member of the Australian PsychologicalSociety. Such membership should not be confusedwith registration as a psychologist. To become apsychologist, you must be registered with thePsychology Board of Australia. This currently involvescompleting a fourth year of study in Psychology (egBachelor of Behavioural Science (HonoursPsychology) or Graduate Diploma in BehaviouralScience (Psychology)), followed by either two years ofsupervised work experience or the completion of anappropriate higher degree such as Master of Clinical

Psychology or Master of Psychology (Educational andDevelopmental).

The Bachelor of Justice is highly regarded by theAustralian Federal Police, Queensland Police Serviceand all law enforcement agencies, with many justicegraduates gaining employment in these services.

Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Psychology) (includingcompletion of PYB350), you will be eligible to applyfor entry into the Bachelor of Behavioural Science(Honours Psychology) or Graduate Diploma inBehavioural Science (Psychology), provided you haveachieved the required GPA.

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Justice,you will be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelorof Justice (Honours), provided you have achieved therequired GPA.

Further informationFor more information about this course, pleasecontact the School of Psychology and Counselling on+61 7 3138 4520 or email [email protected] the School of Justice on +61 7 3138 2707 oremail [email protected]

Domestic Course structureFirst year comprises foundation units to give you asolid overview of each area. You will studyintroductory psychology, criminology, policing,interpersonal processes and skills, justice and society,and research methods. You will also develop anunderstanding of the criminal justice system, andlearn about forensic psychology and how it relates tolaw.

By second year you will begin to pick study areasrelated to your justice major. You will expand yourknowledge in social and organisational psychology,research analysis, social ethics, developmentalpsychology and counselling.

Third year allows you to tailor your degree to yourinterests. Of the eight units studied in third year, youcan choose six of them from an extensive electiveslist. Choose from areas such as human sexuality,alcohol and drug studies, forensic psychology,psychology and gender, road safety, industrial andorganisational psychology, health psychology andfamily therapy.

In fourth year combine four compulsory units with theother four units of your choice. Compulsory unitsinclude physiological psychology, psychopathology,Indigenous justice, and statistical analysis. Youchoose three justice electives and one psychologyelective to complete your studies.












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1



Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Justice



JSB170Introduction to Criminology andPolicing


Year 1, Semester 2




JSB178 Policy, Governance and Justice

Year 2, Semester 1





Year 2, Semester 2


PYB208Counselling Theory and Practice1

JSB174 Forensic Psychology and the Law

Justice Study Area A Unit (Criminology and Policingor Policy or Governance)

Year 3, Semester 1





Year 3, Semester 2





Year 4, Semester 1


PYB elective (List B)



Year 4, Semester 2



OR PYB elective (List B)*

*PYB350 is compulsory for entry to fourth yearprograms in psychology for example Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Honours Psychology) andPostgraduate Diploma in Psychology.









Choose four from the following:






JSB208Gender Crime and the CriminalJustice System

JSB209Transnational Organised Crimeand Terrorism

JSB255 Eco Crime




JSB285 Political Violence and Terrorism







JSB262 Power, Government and Justice









Handbook



Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX80

CRICOS 083029M

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr Graham Johnson(Science); ph: +61 7 31388822; email:[email protected];Jennifer Yule (Law); ph:+61 7 3138 2707; Email:[email protected]


Jennifer Yule (Law); DrMarion Bateson(Biological Science);Associate Professor EricWaclawik (Chemistry); DrJessica Trofimovs (EarthScience); Dr AndrewBaker (EnvironmentalScience); and Dr KristyVernon (Physics).Science: +61 7 31388822; Law: +61 7 31382707Science:[email protected];Law:[email protected]


Maths B●

English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). RecommendedStudy: At least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology,Earth Science or Maths C.


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course Structure InformationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofScience program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study science andlaw units in your first four years and for the remainderof this course you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Science component students will complete16 units in total. Students will choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered in theBachelor of Science (ST01) course: biology,chemistry, earth science, environmental science andphysics.

Under the Law component students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.

Total Law credit points: 336Total credit points for core units: 240Total credit points for elective units: 96Honours Level Units

96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.

Professional RecognitionThe QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories.Graduates will satisfy the requirements formembership in the relevant professional body for theirscience major.


Career OutcomesAs a graduate, you may enter legal practice with aneducation in both the content and process of scienceand data analysis that will enable you to deal with thecomplexities of litigation that have a scientific andtechnological dimension, such as inventions, tradesecrets, quantitative evidence, and constitutionaldisputes giving rise to environmental issues. On theother hand, you may choose to follow a career path inthe sciences, enhancing your opportunities in aparticular discipline such as environmental science orbiotechnology through your knowledge of the law.

You will graduate with specialised knowledge ofcutting-edge technologies and extensive practicalexperience using the latest techniques. You have abroad range of options to choose from and theflexibility to create your own personal science degreeprogram.

In developing the LLB (Hons) the Faculty recognisesthat graduates are increasingly seeking a broad rangeof careers including, but not limited to, legal practice.The defining nature of the QUT LLB (Hons) is its real-world applied nature which will equip you withadvanced knowledge and research and other skillsand that meet the needs of not only the legalprofession, but also government, communityorganisations, business and industry.


Non-standard attendanceField work is a requirement in some areas of science.


Find out more at deferment

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofScience program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study science andlaw units in your first four years and for the remainderof this course you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Science component students will complete16 units in total. Students will choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered inthe Bachelor of Science (ST01) course: biology,chemistry, earth science, environmental science andphysics.





Total Law credit points: 336Total credit points for core units: 240Total credit points for elective units: 96

Honours Level Units


International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofScience program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study science andlaw units in your first four years and for the remainderof this course you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Science component students will complete16 units in total. Students will choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered inthe Bachelor of Science.(ST01) course: biology,chemistry, earth science, environmental science andphysics.



Honours Level Units















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1


LLB102 Torts

SEB115 Experimental Science 1


Year 1 Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law

Science Core Unit

Science Core Unit

Year 2 Semester 1



SEB104 Grand Challenges in Science

OR Science Core Unit Option

SEB113Quantitative Methods inScience


[SEB104, SEB113, and the 2 Science Core UnitOptions are to be undertaken in Year 2, but theorder is flexible.)

Year 2 Semester 2




OR Science Core Option



Year 3 Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law


Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 3 Semester 2



Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 4 Semester 1



Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 4 Semester 2


LLB303 Evidence

Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2

BVB101 Foundations of Biology

BVB102 Evolution

Year 2, Semester 1

BVB201 Biological Processes

BVB202Experimental Design andQuantitative Methods

Year 2, Semester 2

BVB203 Plant Biology

BVB204 Ecology

Year 3, Semester 1

BVB301 Animal Biology

BVB305Microbiology and theEnvironment

Year 3, Semester 2

BVB302 Applied Biology

BVB304 Integrative Biology






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2

CVB101 General Chemistry

CVB102Chemical Structure andReactivity

Year 2, Semester 1

CVB201 Inorganic Chemistry

CVB202 Analytical Chemistry

Year 2, Semester 2

CVB203 Physical Chemistry

CVB204Organic Structure andMechanisms

Year 3, Semester 1

CVB301Organic Chemistry:Strategies for Synthesis

CVB302Applied PhysicalChemistry

Year 3, Semester 2

CVB303 Coordination Chemistry

CVB304Chemistry ResearchProject









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2

ERB101 Earth Systems

ERB102 Evolving Earth

Year 2, Semester 1

ERB201 Destructive Earth

ERB202 Marine Geoscience

Year 2, Semester 2

ERB203Sedimentary Geologyand Stratigraphy

ERB204 Deforming Earth

Year 3, Semester 1

ERB301 Chemical Earth

ERB302 Applied Geophysics

Year 3, Semester 2

ERB303Energy Resources andBasin Analysis

ERB304Dynamic Earth:PlateTectonics






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2


EVB102Ecosystems and theEnvironment

Year 2, Semester 1

EVB201Global EnvironmentalIssues


Year 2, Semester 2

EVB203Geospatial InformationScience

EVB212Soils and theEnvironment

Year 3, Semester 1

EVB301Urban and NaturalEnvironmental Systems

EVB302 Environmental Pollution

Year 3, Semester 2

ENB380Environmental Law andAssessment

EVB304Case Studies inEnvironmental Science






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2

PVB101Physics of the VeryLarge

PVB102Physics of the VerySmall

Year 2, Semester 1

PVB200Computational andMathematical Physics

PVB203 Experimental Physics

[PVB201 replaced by PVB200 in 2015.]

Year 2, Semester 2

PVB202Mathematical Methodsin Physics

PVB204 Electromagnetism

Year 3, Semester 1

PVB301Materials and ThermalPhysics

PVB302Classical and QuantumPhysics

Year 3, Semester 2

PVB303Nuclear and ParticlePhysics

PVB304 Physics Research

Before enrolling in an option (elective) unit, you mustensure you have met any pre- or co-requisiterequirements. You can check this by referring to theunit outlines on QUT Virtual.

Introductory Law Electives

Code Title

LLB140 Human Rights Law

LLB141Introduction toInternational Law

LLB142Regulation ofBusiness


Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law










LLB463 and LLB464 Apply through InPlace on QUTVirtual.

The work application should contain this hyperlinkhttps://inplace.qut.edu.au


Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX81

CRICOS 083022G

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School; email:[email protected]; Directorof Undergraduate Studies,Jen Yule (Law Students)email:[email protected]


Dr Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); LouiseKelly (Advertising); DrRadhika Lahiri(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); DrAdelle Bish (HumanResource Management);Michael Cox (InternationalBusiness); Dr MervynMorris (Management); DrLarry Neale (Marketing);and Ingrid Larkin (PublicRelations); Jennifer Yule(Law)Business: +61 7 31382050; Law: +61 7 31382707Business StudentServices [email protected]; LawStudent Services [email protected]


English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Professional RecognitionThe QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories.Business component: Students may be eligible formembership to a number of professional bodiesdepending on choice of major and unit selection.Details on professional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of the Bachelor ofBusiness (BS05).

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study businessand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.

Under the Business component, students willcomplete 192 credit points (16 units) consisting ofeight Business School Core Units and an eight unitmajor. As the content of BSB111 Business Law andEthics overlaps with the Bachelor of Laws, it has beenreplaced by MGB223 Entrepreneurship andInnovation.

Students must choose a major from:

• Accountancy• Advertising• Economics• Finance• Human Resource Management• International Business• Management• Marketing• Public Relations

For professional recognition, the Accountancystructure differs from the normal structure.Accountancy students will complete seven BusinessSchool Core Units and complete a nine unit major.

Under the Law component, students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.


Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):

LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.




Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules and procedures areoutlined in the Business Undergraduate Guidelinesbooklet.Other useful information can be found on the StudentServices website.



Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study businessand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.












International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study businessand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.





Under the Law component, students will complete 336

credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.

















Business Information●

Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1


LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1



Year 2 Semester 2



Year 3 Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2



Year 4 Semester 1



Year 4 Semester 2


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1




General Law Elective or Non-law Elective or

University-wide Minor Unit

Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1






Business Information

For information on Business units please chooseyour appropriate major from the list below.











Note:●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting

BSB113 Economics

Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

BSB115 Management


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1

EFB210 Finance 1


Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1

BSB126 Marketing


Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1


Note:















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Innovation

Year 2, Semester 2


EFB223 Economics 2

Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing



Year 6, Semester 1























Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1


EFB210 Finance 1

Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1

EFB223 Economics 2

EFB335 Investments

Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB126 Marketing


Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics


Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management


Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting


Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1




Code Title





Code Title


LLB241 Discrimination and




Employment Law

LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX82

CRICOS 083021G

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48


Int. Start Months FebruaryThis course is availablefrom Semester 1, 2015.


CourseCoordinator

Psychology enquiries [email protected] phone: 07 3138 4520:Law: Jen Yule, DirectorUndergraduate Programs;Email:[email protected]; Phone: 07 3138 2707


Jennifer Yule (Law)Psychology: 07 31384520; Law: 07 3138 2707Psychology:[email protected];Law:[email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). RecommendedStudy: Maths A, B or C.


English●

Recommended study: Maths A, B or C. You musthave achieved this study at a level comparable toAustralian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondarystudies.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Psychology) program and 336credit points for the Bachelor of Laws program. Youwill study psychology and law units in your first fouryears and for the remainder of this course you willconcentrate on law studies.

The course structure for the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience component of the double degree comprisesthe main APAC-accredited psychology core programof 12 units as well as 4 psychology electives. Thepsychology core allows the student to complete a 3-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence across 4years of study. On completion of the double degreeprogram, a student then has the option to apply forentry to a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (HonoursPsychology) or the Graduate Diploma in BehaviouralScience (Psychology), in order to gain provisionalregistration as a psychologist.



Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,

LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.


The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)component of the degree is accredited by theAustralian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).The Bachelor of Laws degree satisfies the academicrequirements for admission to practice as a Solicitoror Barrister in all Australian States or Territories.







Further InformationContact the School of Psychology and Counselling, orthe Faculty of Law on +61 7 3138 2707 [email protected], for more informationabout this course.

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Psychology) program and 336credit points for the Bachelor of Laws program. Youwill study psychology and law units in your first fouryears and for the remainder of this course you willconcentrate on law studies.

The course structure for the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience component of the double degree comprises




the main APAC-accredited psychology coreprogramme of 12 units as well as 4 psychologyelectives. The psychology core allows the student tocomplete a 3-year APAC-accredited psychologysequence across 4 years of study. On completion ofthe double degree program, a student then has theoption to apply for entry to a Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Honours Psychology) or the GraduateDiploma in Behavioural Science (Psychology), inorder to gain provisional registration as apsychologist.




International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Psychology) program and 336credit points for the Bachelor of Laws program. Youwill study psychology and law units in your first fouryears and for the remainder of this course you willconcentrate on law studies.

The course structure for the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience component of the double degree comprisesthe main APAC-accredited psychology coreprogramme of 12 units as well as 4 psychologyelectives. The psychology core allows the student tocomplete a 3-year APAC-accredited psychologysequence across 4 years of study. On completion ofthe double degree program, a student then has theoption to apply for entry to a Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Honours Psychology) or the GraduateDiploma in Behavioural Science (Psychology), inorder to gain provisional registration as apsychologist.
















Note:●

Law Elective Information●

Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1

PYB007 Interpersonal Processes and Skills



LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2




LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2


PYB208 Counselling Theory and Practice 1



Year 3 Semester 1



LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2



LLB204Commercial and Personal PropertyLaw


Year 4 Semester 1





Year 4 Semester 2



OR

PYB elective from List B*


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1




Note:

*PYB350 is compulsory for entry to fourth yearprograms in psychology for example Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Honours Psychology) andGraduate Diploma in Behavioural Science(Psychology).

Law Elective Information


Code Title

List A Psychology Electives

PYB054 Psychology and Gender

PYB067 Human Sexuality

PYB159Alcohol and Other DrugStudies

PYB207Psychology in theCommunity

PYB215Forensic Psychologyand the Law

PYB257 Group Work

List B Level 3 Psychology Electives

PYB302Industrial andOrganisationalPsychology

PYB307 Health Psychology

PYB350Advanced StatisticalAnalysis

PYB356Counselling Theory andPractice 2

PYB359Introduction to FamilyTherapy

PYB360Interventions forAddictive Behaviours

PYB372Traffic Psychology andBehaviour

PYB374Applying TrafficPsychology



Code Title





Code Title






LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Creative Industries/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX83

CRICOS 083023F

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48

Start months FebruaryThis course is availablefrom Semester 1, 2015.



CourseCoordinator

Dr Ruth Bridgstock(Creative Industries);School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule


Director of UndergraduateStudies (CreativeIndustries); Jennifer Yule(Law)CI: +61 7 3138 8114;Law: +61 7 3138 [email protected] (CreativeIndustries);[email protected]


English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course Structure InformationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofCreative Industries program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study creativeindustries and law units in your first four years and forthe remainder of this course you will concentrate onlaw studies.

Under the Creative Industries component you willcomplete 8 Creative Industries core units (96 creditpoints) and a Creative Industries major (96 creditpoints) from one of the following disciplines(Animation; Art and Design History; Creative andProfessional Writing; Dance Studies; Drama;Entertainment Industries; Fashion; Film, Televisionand Screen; Interactive and Visual Design;Journalism; Literary Studies; Media andCommunication; and Music).












Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofCreative Industries program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study creativeindustries and law units in your first four years and forthe remainder of this course you will concentrate onlaw studies.


Under the Law component students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.




Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.



International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofCreative Industries program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study creativeindustries and law units in your first four years and forthe remainder of this course you will concentrate onlaw studies.


















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1

KKB101Creative Industries: People andPractices



LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2

KKB102Creative Industries: MakingConnections



LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1

A unit from the Level 1 Unit Options (either DXB102or KPB101 or KVB104):







Year 2 Semester 2




Creative Industries Major: Fourth Unit



Year 3 Semester 1

Creative Industries Major: Fifth Unit


LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2

Creative Industries Major: Sixth Unit




Year 4 Semester 1

Creative Industries Major: Seventh Unit




Year 4 Semester 2

Creative Industries Major: Eighth Unit



LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1






Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1












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●


●


●




●



Code Title

Please refer to the following study sequences toplan your program. You must complete 96 creditpoints (normally eight 12 credit point subjects) fromthe specified units to achieve a major, followingsemester of offer and unit requisites (whereapplicable) to determine order of enrolment. Anyunit(s) that appear in these majors and/or minorsand are also mandatory elsewhere in your coursecan not contribute towards the completion of thesemajors and/or minors. Any unit(s) that appear inmultiple majors and/or minors can only contributetowards the completion of one of these majors orminors.


Code Title




Code Title

*Description: This major provides you with importantskills in the skills, principles, concepts and history ofanimation. Beginning with drawing for animation andan exploration of the history of the animationindustry and its practices, you will then apply this




knowledge to current and emerging fields within theanimation industry including motion graphics, 3Dmodelling and animation, real-time 3D and characteranimation. Through the creation of an interactivevirtual environment you will be given the opportunityto refine your skills and expand your knowledge ofthe 3D animation industry.
















Code Title







KVB102 Modernism








Code Title












KWB211 Stylistics





Code Title







KDB108 World Dance











Code Title

















Code Title




BSB126 Marketing












Code Title























Code Title





















Code Title

*Description: This major will provide you with thedesign concepts and principles, practical skills andworking methods needed by a contemporarydesigner of visual and interactive media. You willlearn how to design effectively for print andelectronic media, Web and mobile media andcomputer games and become equipped with a

versatile set of design practices to support you toenter careers in marketing, web design, electronicpublishing, interaction design and the creativeaspects of game design.





















Code Title






KJB120 Newswriting







KJB304 Sub-Editing


Code Title

*Description: The aims of this major are to preparestudents to graduate with adequate skills andknowledge in the area of literary and culturalstudies; to provide a thorough grounding in a rangeof texts, both literary and popular, ranging from

Shakespeare to nineteenth and twentieth centuryliterature and culture; to provide graduates withenhanced skills in critical thinking, writing andanalysis; to provide graduates with anunderstanding of the social and historical context ofliterary and popular written texts; to provide someunderstanding of the major approaches in literarytheory.













Code Title

















Code Title









KMB004 World Music















Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law











The work application should contain this hyperlink

https://inplace.qut.edu.au


Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX84

CRICOS 083026C

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative Industries);School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course Structure InformationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJournalism and 336 credit points for the Bachelor ofLaws program. You will study journalism and law unitsin your first four years and for the remainder of thiscourse you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Journalism component Journalismcomponent you will complete 192 credit points (16units) of Journalism discipline or specified units.













Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJournalism and 336 credit points for the Bachelor ofLaws program. You will study journalism and law unitsin your first four years and for the remainder of thiscourse you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Journalism component you will complete192 credit points (16 units) of Journalism discipline orspecified units.



Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will be




used to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJournalism and 336 credit points for the Bachelor ofLaws program. You will study journalism and law unitsin your first four years and for the remainder of thiscourse you will concentrate on law studies.


















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




LLB102 Torts

Year 1, Semester 2

KJB120 Newswriting



LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2, Semester 1


KJB304 Sub-Editing



Year 2, Semester 2





Year 3, Semester 1



LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3, Semester 2





Year 4, Semester 1





Year 4, Semester 2



LLB303 Evidence

Year 5, Semester 1





Year 5, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1








Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX85

CRICOS 083024E

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative IndustriesFaculty); School of Law,Director of UndergraduatePrograms: Jen Yule




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor of FineArts and 336 credit points for the Bachelor of Lawsprogram. You will study fine arts and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts component is made up of192 credit points from the Creative and ProfessionalWriting major.












Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor of FineArts and 336 credit points for the Bachelor of Lawsprogram. You will study fine arts and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.




Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,




LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor of FineArts and 336 credit points for the Bachelor of Lawsprogram. You will study fine arts and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.


















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1




LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2


KWB104Creative Writing: the ShortStory


LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2





Year 3 Semester 1

KWB207Great Books: Creative WritingClassics

KWB211 Stylistics

LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2





Year 4 Semester 1

KWB310Editing and Developing theManuscript




Year 4 Semester 2


KWB306 Creative Writing Project 1


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1








Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX86

CRICOS 083028A

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative IndustriesFaculty);School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program and 336 creditpoints for the Bachelor of Laws program. You willstudy media and communication and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.

Students will undertake 192 credit points of specialistunits in media and communication (16 units). TheBachelor of Media and Communcation courseanalyses and seeks new applications for mass, nicheand new media. Authentic learning opportunities suchas industry placements and projects complementtheoretical course content and give you theopportunity to apply your new knowledge.






Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of the Bachelor of Mediaand Communication, you will be eligible to apply forentry into the Bachelor of Media and Communication(Honours), provided you have met entry requirements.


Career OutcomesCareers exist in audience and market research,collating and analysing audience data to help mediaoutlets better understand who their audiences are andhow they are interacting with their product. Graduatesalso find employment in media policy development inthe public sector and private enterprise. Pathwaysexist to prepare you for further study includinghonours.





Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program and 336 creditpoints for the Bachelor of Laws program. You willstudy media and communication and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.

Students will undertake 192 credit points of specialistunits in media and communication (16 units). TheBachelor of Media and Communcation courseanalyses and seeks new applications for mass, nicheand new media. Authentic learning opportunities such




as industry placements and projects complementtheoretical course content and give you theopportunity to apply your new knowledge.




International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program and 336 creditpoints for the Bachelor of Laws program. You willstudy media and communication and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.


















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1




LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2




LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2





Year 3 Semester 1



LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2

KCB203Consumption Matters:Consumer Cultures and Identity




Year 4 Semester 1







Year 4 Semester 2













LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1








Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law
















Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX87

CRICOS 083025D

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Mr Mike Roggenkamp(Information Technology);ph: 61 7 3138 8822;email:[email protected];or,School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule

Amanda Stickley(LawCurriculum) and Jen Yule(Law Students)


Law: Jennifer Yule; IT:Professor Colin Fidge(Computer Science); andTaizan Chan (InformationSystems).Law: +61 7 3138 2707; IT:+61 7 3138 8822Law:[email protected]; IT:[email protected]


Maths A, B or C●

English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with (4, SA) sound achievement.


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofInformation Technology program and 336 credit pointsfor the Bachelor of Laws program.

Requirements for the completion of the Bachelor ofInformation Technology component are as follows:

(a) 72 credit points (6 units) of IT Core units, whichincludes 24 credit points (2 units) of Option Unitsselected from an approved list.(b) 120 credit points (10 units) of Major Core units

Information Technology MajorsChoose your primary area of study, also known asyour major, in the following specialisation areas:Information Systems or Computer Science.

Information Technology Options ListThe Bachelor of Information Technology Core UnitOptions List comprises a range of units from whichyou choose to undertake two (2). The options includeintroductory units from a wide variety of disciplinesoffered at QUT.



Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,

LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.


The QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories.





Pathways to Further StudiesThe QUT Bachelor of Information Technology islocated at Level 7 of the Australian QualificationsFramework (AQF). Eligible graduates may continuetheir studies in this discipline with an additionalhonours year in (IN10) Bachelor of InformationTechnology (Honours).







Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofInformation Technology program and 336 credit pointsfor the Bachelor of Laws program.


72 credit points (6 units) of IT Core units,which includes 24 credit points (2 units) ofOption Units selected from an approved list.

1.

(b) 120 credit points (10 units) of Major Coreunits

2.






International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofInformation Technology program and 336 credit pointsfor the Bachelor of Laws program.



1.


2.



Under the Law component students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian Higher

Education Graduation Statement.















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT



LLB102 Torts

Year 1, Semester 2




LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Option Unit

IT Core Option Unit



Year 2, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit



Year 3, Semester 1

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit

LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit



Year 4, Semester 1

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit



Year 4, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5, Semester 1





Year 5, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT


Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Unit Option

IT Core Unit Option

Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2

CAB303 Networks


Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2


Select one of:















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT


Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Unit Option

IT Core Unit Option

Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1


Select one of:




Year 4, Semester 2





Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook



Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code IX88

CRICOS 085232C

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528




CourseCoordinator

Enquiries [email protected] or07 3138 1938



Maths B●

English●

Chemistry●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). RecommendedStudy: Biology.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBiomedical Science program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study scienceand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.

In the Biomedical Science component of this degree,you may choose to undertake:• One Biomedical Science Study Area A units and twoBiomedical Science elective units OR• Two Biomedical Science Study Area B




Professional recognitionDepending on the units selected in final year,graduates will be eligible for membership into one ormore of the following organisations: Australian Societyfor Medical Research, Australian and New ZealandSociety for Cell and Developmental Biology,Australian Society for Biochemistry and MolecularBiology, Australian Association of ClinicalBiochemists, Australian Society for Microbiology,Australian Neuroscience Society, The EndocrineSociety of Australia, Society of Reproductive Biology,

Australian and New Zealand Association of ClinicalAnatomists, Australian and New Zealand Bone andMineral Society, and Australian and New ZealandForensic Science Society.

The QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories. The QUT LLB (Hons) is also recognised foradmission purposes in West and East Malaysia, Fijiand Papua New Guinea.




Other course requirementsThere are requirements that you will need to meet asa student in this course. You will need to identifythese requirements and ensure you allow sufficienttime to meet them.Some of these requirements have associated costs.Information is available from the Additional courserequirements and costs website.

Further informationFor further information, contact the School ofBiomedical Science [email protected] or 073138 1938 or the Faculty of [email protected] or 07 3138 2707.



Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBiomedical Science program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study scienceand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.

In the Biomedical Science component of this degree,you may choose to undertake:

One Biomedical Science Study Area Aunits and two Biomedical Science electiveunits OR

●

Two Biomedical Science Study Area B●

Under the Law component, students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture of




Introductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.




International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBiomedical Science program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study scienceand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.



●






Sample StructureStudents complete a total of 528 credit pointsconsisting of two components: Biomedical ScienceUnits and Law Units.



●


In the Bachelor of Laws component, youcomplete 336 credit points:

Core Law units (240 credit points)●

Introductory Law elective (12 Credit points)●

General Law elective (12 Credit points)●

General Law electives or non-law electives (48Credit points)

●

Advanced Law elective (24 Credit points)●













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

LQB183 Human Systematic Anatomy

LQB184 Biomedical Skills 1


LLB102 Torts

Year 1, Semester 2

LSB258 Principles of Human Physiology

PCB150 Biomedical Physics


LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2, Semester 1

LQB180Biomolecules and LifeProcesses

LQB182 Cell and Molecular Biology



Year 2, Semester 2

LQB281Human Health & DiseaseConcepts




Year 3, Semester 1

Biomedical Sciences Study Area A unit OR StudyArea B unit 1

Biomedical Sciences Elective OR BiomedicalSciences Study Area B unit 2

LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3, Semester 2





Year 4, Semester 1




General Elective

Year 4, Semester 2



LLB303 Evidence


Year 5, Semester 1



General Elective or Non-law Elective or University-wide Minor Unit


Year 5, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1






In this listCore units●

Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title

Students undertake 72 credit points - 36 creditpoints core units and 36 credit points option units

Core units

Code Title

LQB382Developmental Anatomyand Tissue Adaptation

LQB482 Anatomical Imaging

LQB670 Anatomical Dissection

Option units

Code Title

Choose 36 credit points from:

LQB570 Forensic Anatomy

LQB571 Neuroscience

LQB671Histological ResearchTechniques

LQB502Biomedical WorkIntegrated Learning A


Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title

Students undertake 72 credit points - 36 creditpoints core units and 36 credit points from optionunits

Core units

Code Title

LQB385Molecular Biology andBioinformatics

LQB485 Cell Biology

LQB684 Medical Biotechnology

Option units

Code Title


LQB583 Molecular Systems




Biology

LQB595 Cellular Engineering

LQB601 Cancer Biology



Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title


Core units

Code Title

LQB381 Biochemistry

LQB481Biochemical Pathwaysand Metabolism

LQB681Biochemical ResearchSkills

Option units

Code Title


LQB581 Functional Biochemistry

LQB582Biomedical ResearchTechnologies

LQB682Protein Biochemistryand Bioengineering



Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title


Core units

Code Title

36 credit points comprising:

LQB388MedicalPhysiology 1


Extreme Physiology

Option units

Code Title


Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiology

Neuroscience

LQB600Physiological Basis ofPharmacology



Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title


Core units

Code Title

LQB362Microbiology:Principles and Practice

LQB494Pathogen Biology andPathogenesis

LQB694Infectious DiseasesOutbreaks

Option units

Code Title


LQB583Molecular SystemsBiology

LQB594Diagnosis andTherapeutics

LQB693Perspectives inImmunology




Handbook



Bachelor of Justice/Bachelor of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code LW43

CRICOS 018380B

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 92

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


54




CourseCoordinator

Justice - Dr AngelaDwyer, Law - JenniferYule


Justice - Dr AngelaDwyer, Law - JenniferYule+61 7 3138 [email protected]


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Unit OfferingsUnits in this course are offered in either Internal orExternal mode of delivery. All Internal units areoffered at Gardens Point campus.

Professional RecognitionThe QUT Bachelor of Laws course is an approveddegree for the purposes of the Solicitors' AdmissionRules and Barristers' Admission Rules. Accordingly, itenables guarantee to satisfy the academicrequirements for admission to practice as a solicitorand/or barrister in all Australian states and territories.The QUT LLB degree qualification is also recognisedfor admission purposes in West and East Malaysia,Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

Course OverviewStudents study a combination of Justice and Lawunits in the first three years of the course, with thebalance of units devoted to Law units only. In theBachelor of Justice component of the course, 16 unitsin total, students are required to complete a suite ofcore units and select a Primary Major (8 units) fromone of the following: Criminology and Policing, orPolicy and Governance.

For further informationcontactSchool of Justice - phone: (07) 3138 7132; fax: (07)3138 7123; email: [email protected] School - phone: (07) 3138 2707; email:[email protected]

Domestic Course structureYou will study a combination of justice and law units inthe first four years, with law units only in the finalyears. In the first year of the Bachelor of Justicecomponent, you will complete core units thatintroduce you to criminology and policing, giving you afoundation for choosing your primary major. You willalso develop an understanding of the criminal justicesystem and learn about forensic psychology and howit relates to the law.

In the second year, you will learn about criminologicalresearch skills, social ethics and the justice system,contracts, criminal law, policy and criminalresponsibility. You will also begin to choose units fromyour justice major.

Your third year of study allows more flexibility, with

your choice of three units from your major. Also inthird year, you will learn about equity, property law,trusts and Indigenous justice. The number of electivesyou can choose increases as the degree progresses,so by year four there are five choices of units fromyour justice major as well as law electives. Corporatelaw and constitutional law feature prominently infourth year. The final three semesters of the doubledegree are exclusively law including administrativelaw, civil procedure and professional responsibility,complemented by law elective units.

International CoursestructureCourse structureYou will study a combination of justice and law units inthe first four years, with law units only in the finalyears. In the first year of the Bachelor of Justicecomponent, you will complete core units thatintroduce you to criminology and policing, giving you afoundation for choosing your primary major in thirdyear. Your primary major in either criminology orpolicing comprises eight units that are fundamental tocriminal justice and related discipline areas. In the lawcomponent you will have an opportunity to chooseelective units from a range of career streams.















Code Title

Course Notes

Year 1 Semester 1


LWB147 Torts A



Year 1 Semester 2


LWB148 Torts B



Year 2 Semester 1

LWB136 Contracts A


JSB172ProfessionalCriminological ResearchSkills


Year 2 Semester 2

LWB137 Contracts B



Bachelor of Justice/Bachelor of Laws




Year 3 Semester 1





Year 3 Semester 2

LWB241 Trusts




Year 4 Semester 1


LWB432 Evidence



Year 4 Semester 2


Law Elective



Year 5 Semester 1



Law Elective Unit

Law Elective Unit

Year 5 Semester 2


Law Elective Unit

Law Elective Unit

Law Elective Unit

Year 6 Semester 1

Law Elective Unit

Law Elective Unit

Law Elective Unit

Law Elective Unit



JSB207Punishment and PenalPolicy




Choose four from the following:



Crimes of Violence




JSB255 Eco Crime







JSB366Information Managementand Analysis








JSB262Power, Government andJustice





Political Practice

Critical Policy Analysis



Handbook



Bachelor of Justice/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code LW44

CRICOS 083027B

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Justice - Dr AngelaDwyer, Law - JenniferYuleEmail:[email protected]




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJustice program and 336 credit points for the Bachelorof Laws program.

In order to complete the Bachelor of Justicecomponent of this course, you must complete a totalof 192 credit points from the following:

Justice core units (8 units = 96 credit points)A major in either Criminology and Policing or Policyand Governance (8 units = 96 credit points)




Felxibility for your studyIt may be possible for students who reside outsideBrisbane City Council boundaries to undertake selectunits externally. When undertaking units externally, itis the student’s responsibility to ensure they haveaccess to the internet.

Please contact the Faculty of Law to discuss thepossibility of undertaking units externally.



Career OutcomesThe Bachelor of Justice component of this courseequips graduates for a wide variety of employment inthe criminal justice, government (state and federal),law enforcement and policing and intelligence fields.Past graduates have developed successful careers inthe State or Federal police services, created socialand justice policies for governments, contributed tothe work of advocacy centres (eg. women, youth andchildren's advocacy), become criminologists, andadvanced into Defence, Customs and the AustralianCrime Commission. Other popular career choicesinclude corrections and human rights and anti-discrimination areas. Students are prepared for theworkplace, not only by exploring the most recenttheory and practice of social justice, but by includingrelevant general skills like problem-solving, analyticalability and applied computer skills that are relevant tothe workplace.










Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJustice program and 336 credit points for the Bachelorof Laws program.






International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJustice program and 336 credit points for the Bachelorof Laws program.



Under the Law component students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor

in place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.















Criminology and Policing Units●

Policy and Governance Units●


Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1


LLB102 Torts



Year 1 Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law



Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2





Year 3 Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law




Year 3 Semester 2





Year 4 Semester 1





Year 4 Semester 2


LLB303 Evidence



Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1




Criminology and Policing Units






Choose 4 from the following units:







JSB255 Eco Crime











Sex and Crimes

Policy and Governance Units
















Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title

LLH470 Commercial

Contracts in Practice









Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX80

CRICOS 083029M

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr Graham Johnson(Science); ph: +61 7 31388822; email:[email protected];Jennifer Yule (Law); ph:+61 7 3138 2707; Email:[email protected]


Jennifer Yule (Law); DrMarion Bateson(Biological Science);Associate Professor EricWaclawik (Chemistry); DrJessica Trofimovs (EarthScience); Dr AndrewBaker (EnvironmentalScience); and Dr KristyVernon (Physics).Science: +61 7 31388822; Law: +61 7 31382707Science:[email protected];Law:[email protected]


Maths B●

English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). RecommendedStudy: At least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology,Earth Science or Maths C.


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course Structure InformationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofScience program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study science andlaw units in your first four years and for the remainderof this course you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Science component students will complete16 units in total. Students will choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered in theBachelor of Science (ST01) course: biology,chemistry, earth science, environmental science andphysics.


Total Law credit points: 336Total credit points for core units: 240Total credit points for elective units: 96Honours Level Units


Professional RecognitionThe QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories.Graduates will satisfy the requirements formembership in the relevant professional body for theirscience major.


Career OutcomesAs a graduate, you may enter legal practice with aneducation in both the content and process of scienceand data analysis that will enable you to deal with thecomplexities of litigation that have a scientific andtechnological dimension, such as inventions, tradesecrets, quantitative evidence, and constitutionaldisputes giving rise to environmental issues. On theother hand, you may choose to follow a career path inthe sciences, enhancing your opportunities in aparticular discipline such as environmental science orbiotechnology through your knowledge of the law.

You will graduate with specialised knowledge ofcutting-edge technologies and extensive practicalexperience using the latest techniques. You have abroad range of options to choose from and theflexibility to create your own personal science degreeprogram.



Non-standard attendanceField work is a requirement in some areas of science.



Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofScience program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study science andlaw units in your first four years and for the remainderof this course you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Science component students will complete16 units in total. Students will choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered inthe Bachelor of Science (ST01) course: biology,chemistry, earth science, environmental science andphysics.






Honours Level Units


International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofScience program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study science andlaw units in your first four years and for the remainderof this course you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Science component students will complete16 units in total. Students will choose any of thefollowing science majors that are offered inthe Bachelor of Science.(ST01) course: biology,chemistry, earth science, environmental science andphysics.



Honours Level Units















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1


LLB102 Torts



Year 1 Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law

Science Core Unit

Science Core Unit

Year 2 Semester 1







[SEB104, SEB113, and the 2 Science Core UnitOptions are to be undertaken in Year 2, but theorder is flexible.)

Year 2 Semester 2







Year 3 Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law


Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 3 Semester 2



Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 4 Semester 1



Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 4 Semester 2


LLB303 Evidence

Science Major Unit

Science Major Unit

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1











Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2

BVB101 Foundations of Biology

BVB102 Evolution

Year 2, Semester 1

BVB201 Biological Processes


Year 2, Semester 2

BVB203 Plant Biology

BVB204 Ecology

Year 3, Semester 1

BVB301 Animal Biology

BVB305Microbiology and theEnvironment

Year 3, Semester 2

BVB302 Applied Biology

BVB304 Integrative Biology






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2

CVB101 General Chemistry

CVB102Chemical Structure andReactivity

Year 2, Semester 1

CVB201 Inorganic Chemistry

CVB202 Analytical Chemistry

Year 2, Semester 2

CVB203 Physical Chemistry

CVB204Organic Structure andMechanisms

Year 3, Semester 1

CVB301Organic Chemistry:Strategies for Synthesis

CVB302Applied PhysicalChemistry

Year 3, Semester 2

CVB303 Coordination Chemistry

CVB304Chemistry ResearchProject









Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2


ERB102 Evolving Earth

Year 2, Semester 1

ERB201 Destructive Earth

ERB202 Marine Geoscience

Year 2, Semester 2

ERB203Sedimentary Geologyand Stratigraphy

ERB204 Deforming Earth

Year 3, Semester 1

ERB301 Chemical Earth

ERB302 Applied Geophysics

Year 3, Semester 2

ERB303Energy Resources andBasin Analysis

ERB304Dynamic Earth:PlateTectonics






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2


EVB102Ecosystems and theEnvironment

Year 2, Semester 1

EVB201Global EnvironmentalIssues


Year 2, Semester 2

EVB203Geospatial InformationScience

EVB212Soils and theEnvironment

Year 3, Semester 1

EVB301Urban and NaturalEnvironmental Systems

EVB302 Environmental Pollution

Year 3, Semester 2

ENB380Environmental Law andAssessment

EVB304Case Studies inEnvironmental Science






Code Title

Year 1, Semester 2

PVB101Physics of the VeryLarge

PVB102Physics of the VerySmall

Year 2, Semester 1

PVB200Computational andMathematical Physics

PVB203 Experimental Physics

[PVB201 replaced by PVB200 in 2015.]

Year 2, Semester 2

PVB202Mathematical Methodsin Physics

PVB204 Electromagnetism

Year 3, Semester 1

PVB301Materials and ThermalPhysics

PVB302Classical and QuantumPhysics

Year 3, Semester 2

PVB303Nuclear and ParticlePhysics

PVB304 Physics Research



Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX81

CRICOS 083022G

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Director of Studies, QUTBusiness School; email:[email protected]; Directorof Undergraduate Studies,Jen Yule (Law Students)email:[email protected]


Dr Sherrena Buckby(Accountancy); LouiseKelly (Advertising); DrRadhika Lahiri(Economics); Dr MarkDoolan (Finance); DrAdelle Bish (HumanResource Management);Michael Cox (InternationalBusiness); Dr MervynMorris (Management); DrLarry Neale (Marketing);and Ingrid Larkin (PublicRelations); Jennifer Yule(Law)Business: +61 7 31382050; Law: +61 7 31382707Business StudentServices [email protected]; LawStudent Services [email protected]


English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Professional RecognitionThe QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories.Business component: Students may be eligible formembership to a number of professional bodiesdepending on choice of major and unit selection.Details on professional recognition can be foundunder the individual majors of the Bachelor ofBusiness (BS05).

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study businessand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.












Important Information forBusiness StudentsQUT Business School rules and procedures areoutlined in the Business Undergraduate Guidelinesbooklet.Other useful information can be found on the StudentServices website.



Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study businessand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.












International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBusiness program and 336 credit points for theBachelor of Laws program. You will study businessand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.





Under the Law component, students will complete 336

credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.

















Business Information●

Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1


LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1



Year 2 Semester 2



Year 3 Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2



Year 4 Semester 1



Year 4 Semester 2


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1






Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1






Business Information

For information on Business units please chooseyour appropriate major from the list below.











Note:●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting

BSB113 Economics

Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

BSB115 Management


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1

EFB210 Finance 1


Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1

BSB126 Marketing


Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1


Note:















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Innovation

Year 2, Semester 2


EFB223 Economics 2

Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing



Year 6, Semester 1























Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1


EFB210 Finance 1

Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1

EFB223 Economics 2

EFB335 Investments

Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB126 Marketing


Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB113 Economics


Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB115 Management

Year 1, Semester 2


BSB126 Marketing

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB110 Accounting


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics

BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB115 Management


Year 2, Semester 1



Year 2, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting


Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


BSB126 Marketing

Year 1, Semester 2

BSB110 Accounting

BSB115 Management

Year 2, Semester 1

BSB113 Economics


Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1




Code Title





Code Title


LLB241 Discrimination and




Employment Law

LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX82

CRICOS 083021G

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Psychology enquiries [email protected] phone: 07 3138 4520:Law: Jen Yule, DirectorUndergraduate Programs;Email:[email protected]; Phone: 07 3138 2707


Jennifer Yule (Law)Psychology: 07 31384520; Law: 07 3138 2707Psychology:[email protected];Law:[email protected]


English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). RecommendedStudy: Maths A, B or C.


English●

Recommended study: Maths A, B or C. You musthave achieved this study at a level comparable toAustralian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondarystudies.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Psychology) program and 336credit points for the Bachelor of Laws program. Youwill study psychology and law units in your first fouryears and for the remainder of this course you willconcentrate on law studies.

The course structure for the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience component of the double degree comprisesthe main APAC-accredited psychology core programof 12 units as well as 4 psychology electives. Thepsychology core allows the student to complete a 3-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence across 4years of study. On completion of the double degreeprogram, a student then has the option to apply forentry to a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (HonoursPsychology) or the Graduate Diploma in BehaviouralScience (Psychology), in order to gain provisionalregistration as a psychologist.



Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,

LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.


The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)component of the degree is accredited by theAustralian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).The Bachelor of Laws degree satisfies the academicrequirements for admission to practice as a Solicitoror Barrister in all Australian States or Territories.







Further InformationContact the School of Psychology and Counselling, orthe Faculty of Law on +61 7 3138 2707 [email protected], for more informationabout this course.

Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Psychology) program and 336credit points for the Bachelor of Laws program. Youwill study psychology and law units in your first fouryears and for the remainder of this course you willconcentrate on law studies.

The course structure for the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience component of the double degree comprises




the main APAC-accredited psychology coreprogramme of 12 units as well as 4 psychologyelectives. The psychology core allows the student tocomplete a 3-year APAC-accredited psychologysequence across 4 years of study. On completion ofthe double degree program, a student then has theoption to apply for entry to a Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Honours Psychology) or the GraduateDiploma in Behavioural Science (Psychology), inorder to gain provisional registration as apsychologist.




International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Psychology) program and 336credit points for the Bachelor of Laws program. Youwill study psychology and law units in your first fouryears and for the remainder of this course you willconcentrate on law studies.

The course structure for the Bachelor of BehaviouralScience component of the double degree comprisesthe main APAC-accredited psychology coreprogramme of 12 units as well as 4 psychologyelectives. The psychology core allows the student tocomplete a 3-year APAC-accredited psychologysequence across 4 years of study. On completion ofthe double degree program, a student then has theoption to apply for entry to a Bachelor of BehaviouralScience (Honours Psychology) or the GraduateDiploma in Behavioural Science (Psychology), inorder to gain provisional registration as apsychologist.
















Note:●


Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1

PYB007 Interpersonal Processes and Skills



LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2




LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2


PYB208 Counselling Theory and Practice 1



Year 3 Semester 1



LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2



LLB204Commercial and Personal PropertyLaw


Year 4 Semester 1





Year 4 Semester 2



OR

PYB elective from List B*


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1




Note:

*PYB350 is compulsory for entry to fourth yearprograms in psychology for example Bachelor ofBehavioural Science (Honours Psychology) andGraduate Diploma in Behavioural Science(Psychology).



Code Title

List A Psychology Electives

PYB054 Psychology and Gender

PYB067 Human Sexuality

PYB159Alcohol and Other DrugStudies

PYB207Psychology in theCommunity

PYB215Forensic Psychologyand the Law

PYB257 Group Work

List B Level 3 Psychology Electives

PYB302Industrial andOrganisationalPsychology

PYB307 Health Psychology

PYB350Advanced StatisticalAnalysis

PYB356Counselling Theory andPractice 2

PYB359Introduction to FamilyTherapy

PYB360Interventions forAddictive Behaviours

PYB372Traffic Psychology andBehaviour

PYB374Applying TrafficPsychology



Code Title





Code Title






LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX83

CRICOS 083023F

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Dr Ruth Bridgstock(Creative Industries);School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule


Director of UndergraduateStudies (CreativeIndustries); Jennifer Yule(Law)CI: +61 7 3138 8114;Law: +61 7 3138 [email protected] (CreativeIndustries);[email protected]


English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course Structure InformationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofCreative Industries program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study creativeindustries and law units in your first four years and forthe remainder of this course you will concentrate onlaw studies.













Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofCreative Industries program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study creativeindustries and law units in your first four years and forthe remainder of this course you will concentrate onlaw studies.


Under the Law component students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.




Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.



International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofCreative Industries program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study creativeindustries and law units in your first four years and forthe remainder of this course you will concentrate onlaw studies.


















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1

KKB101Creative Industries: People andPractices



LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2

KKB102Creative Industries: MakingConnections



LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1

A unit from the Level 1 Unit Options (either DXB102or KPB101 or KVB104):







Year 2 Semester 2




Creative Industries Major: Fourth Unit



Year 3 Semester 1

Creative Industries Major: Fifth Unit


LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2

Creative Industries Major: Sixth Unit




Year 4 Semester 1

Creative Industries Major: Seventh Unit




Year 4 Semester 2

Creative Industries Major: Eighth Unit



LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1






Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1












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Please refer to the following study sequences toplan your program. You must complete 96 creditpoints (normally eight 12 credit point subjects) fromthe specified units to achieve a major, followingsemester of offer and unit requisites (whereapplicable) to determine order of enrolment. Anyunit(s) that appear in these majors and/or minorsand are also mandatory elsewhere in your coursecan not contribute towards the completion of thesemajors and/or minors. Any unit(s) that appear inmultiple majors and/or minors can only contributetowards the completion of one of these majors orminors.


Code Title




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*Description: This major provides you with importantskills in the skills, principles, concepts and history ofanimation. Beginning with drawing for animation andan exploration of the history of the animationindustry and its practices, you will then apply this




knowledge to current and emerging fields within theanimation industry including motion graphics, 3Dmodelling and animation, real-time 3D and characteranimation. Through the creation of an interactivevirtual environment you will be given the opportunityto refine your skills and expand your knowledge ofthe 3D animation industry.
















Code Title







KVB102 Modernism








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KWB211 Stylistics





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KDB108 World Dance











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BSB126 Marketing












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*Description: This major will provide you with thedesign concepts and principles, practical skills andworking methods needed by a contemporarydesigner of visual and interactive media. You willlearn how to design effectively for print andelectronic media, Web and mobile media andcomputer games and become equipped with a

versatile set of design practices to support you toenter careers in marketing, web design, electronicpublishing, interaction design and the creativeaspects of game design.





















Code Title






KJB120 Newswriting







KJB304 Sub-Editing


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*Description: The aims of this major are to preparestudents to graduate with adequate skills andknowledge in the area of literary and culturalstudies; to provide a thorough grounding in a rangeof texts, both literary and popular, ranging from

Shakespeare to nineteenth and twentieth centuryliterature and culture; to provide graduates withenhanced skills in critical thinking, writing andanalysis; to provide graduates with anunderstanding of the social and historical context ofliterary and popular written texts; to provide someunderstanding of the major approaches in literarytheory.













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KMB004 World Music















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Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law











The work application should contain this hyperlink

https://inplace.qut.edu.au


Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX84

CRICOS 083026C

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative Industries);School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course Structure InformationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJournalism and 336 credit points for the Bachelor ofLaws program. You will study journalism and law unitsin your first four years and for the remainder of thiscourse you will concentrate on law studies.

Under the Journalism component Journalismcomponent you will complete 192 credit points (16units) of Journalism discipline or specified units.













Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJournalism and 336 credit points for the Bachelor ofLaws program. You will study journalism and law unitsin your first four years and for the remainder of thiscourse you will concentrate on law studies.




Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will be




used to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJournalism and 336 credit points for the Bachelor ofLaws program. You will study journalism and law unitsin your first four years and for the remainder of thiscourse you will concentrate on law studies.


















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1




LLB102 Torts

Year 1, Semester 2

KJB120 Newswriting



LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2, Semester 1


KJB304 Sub-Editing



Year 2, Semester 2





Year 3, Semester 1



LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3, Semester 2





Year 4, Semester 1





Year 4, Semester 2



LLB303 Evidence

Year 5, Semester 1





Year 5, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1








Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













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Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX85

CRICOS 083024E

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative IndustriesFaculty); School of Law,Director of UndergraduatePrograms: Jen Yule




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor of FineArts and 336 credit points for the Bachelor of Lawsprogram. You will study fine arts and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.













Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor of FineArts and 336 credit points for the Bachelor of Lawsprogram. You will study fine arts and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.




Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,




LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.

International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor of FineArts and 336 credit points for the Bachelor of Lawsprogram. You will study fine arts and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.


















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1




LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2


KWB104Creative Writing: the ShortStory


LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2





Year 3 Semester 1

KWB207Great Books: Creative WritingClassics

KWB211 Stylistics

LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2





Year 4 Semester 1

KWB310Editing and Developing theManuscript




Year 4 Semester 2


KWB306 Creative Writing Project 1


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1








Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX86

CRICOS 083028A

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Head of Studies, MECA(Creative IndustriesFaculty);School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program and 336 creditpoints for the Bachelor of Laws program. You willstudy media and communication and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.







Pathways to further studyOn successful completion of the Bachelor of Mediaand Communication, you will be eligible to apply forentry into the Bachelor of Media and Communication(Honours), provided you have met entry requirements.


Career OutcomesCareers exist in audience and market research,collating and analysing audience data to help mediaoutlets better understand who their audiences are andhow they are interacting with their product. Graduatesalso find employment in media policy development inthe public sector and private enterprise. Pathwaysexist to prepare you for further study includinghonours.





Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program and 336 creditpoints for the Bachelor of Laws program. You willstudy media and communication and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.

Students will undertake 192 credit points of specialistunits in media and communication (16 units). TheBachelor of Media and Communcation courseanalyses and seeks new applications for mass, nicheand new media. Authentic learning opportunities such




as industry placements and projects complementtheoretical course content and give you theopportunity to apply your new knowledge.




International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofMedia and Communication program and 336 creditpoints for the Bachelor of Laws program. You willstudy media and communication and law units in yourfirst four years and for the remainder of this courseyou will concentrate on law studies.


















Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1




LLB102 Torts

Year 1 Semester 2




LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2





Year 3 Semester 1



LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3 Semester 2

KCB203Consumption Matters:Consumer Cultures and Identity




Year 4 Semester 1







Year 4 Semester 2













LLB303 Evidence

Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1








Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law
















Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX87

CRICOS 083025D

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Mr Mike Roggenkamp(Information Technology);ph: 61 7 3138 8822;email:[email protected];or,School of Law, Director ofUndergraduate Programs:Jen Yule

Amanda Stickley(LawCurriculum) and Jen Yule(Law Students)


Law: Jennifer Yule; IT:Professor Colin Fidge(Computer Science); andTaizan Chan (InformationSystems).Law: +61 7 3138 2707; IT:+61 7 3138 8822Law:[email protected]; IT:[email protected]


Maths A, B or C●

English●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with (4, SA) sound achievement.


English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofInformation Technology program and 336 credit pointsfor the Bachelor of Laws program.


(a) 72 credit points (6 units) of IT Core units, whichincludes 24 credit points (2 units) of Option Unitsselected from an approved list.(b) 120 credit points (10 units) of Major Core units





Honours Level Units96 credit points of Honours units listed below will beused to determine the Honours Levels of the LLB(Hons):LLH201 Legal Research,

LLH206 Administrative Law,LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession,LLH305 Corporate Law,LLH401 Legal Research Capstone (24 cps) andtwo Advanced Electives in law.


The QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories.





Pathways to Further StudiesThe QUT Bachelor of Information Technology islocated at Level 7 of the Australian QualificationsFramework (AQF). Eligible graduates may continuetheir studies in this discipline with an additionalhonours year in (IN10) Bachelor of InformationTechnology (Honours).







Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofInformation Technology program and 336 credit pointsfor the Bachelor of Laws program.



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2.






International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofInformation Technology program and 336 credit pointsfor the Bachelor of Laws program.



1.


2.



Under the Law component students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian Higher

Education Graduation Statement.















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT



LLB102 Torts

Year 1, Semester 2




LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Option Unit

IT Core Option Unit



Year 2, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit



Year 3, Semester 1

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit

LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit



Year 4, Semester 1

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit



Year 4, Semester 2

IT Major Unit

IT Major Unit


LLB303 Evidence

Year 5, Semester 1





Year 5, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1












Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT


Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Unit Option

IT Core Unit Option

Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2

CAB303 Networks


Year 4, Semester 1



Year 4, Semester 2


Select one of:















Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

IFB101 Impact of IT


Year 1, Semester 2



Year 2, Semester 1

IT Core Unit Option

IT Core Unit Option

Year 2, Semester 2



Year 3, Semester 1



Year 3, Semester 2



Year 4, Semester 1


Select one of:




Year 4, Semester 2





Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code IX88

CRICOS 085232C

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528




CourseCoordinator

Enquiries [email protected] or07 3138 1938



Maths B●

English●

Chemistry●

We assume that you have knowledge equivalent tofour semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12)with sound achievement (4, SA). RecommendedStudy: Biology.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBiomedical Science program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study scienceand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.

In the Biomedical Science component of this degree,you may choose to undertake:• One Biomedical Science Study Area A units and twoBiomedical Science elective units OR• Two Biomedical Science Study Area B




Professional recognitionDepending on the units selected in final year,graduates will be eligible for membership into one ormore of the following organisations: Australian Societyfor Medical Research, Australian and New ZealandSociety for Cell and Developmental Biology,Australian Society for Biochemistry and MolecularBiology, Australian Association of ClinicalBiochemists, Australian Society for Microbiology,Australian Neuroscience Society, The EndocrineSociety of Australia, Society of Reproductive Biology,

Australian and New Zealand Association of ClinicalAnatomists, Australian and New Zealand Bone andMineral Society, and Australian and New ZealandForensic Science Society.

The QUT LLB (Hons) is an approved degree for thepurposes of the Legal Practitioners Admission Rules.Accordingly, it enables graduates to satisfy theacademic requirements for admission to practise as asolicitor and/or barrister in all Australian states andterritories. The QUT LLB (Hons) is also recognised foradmission purposes in West and East Malaysia, Fijiand Papua New Guinea.




Other course requirementsThere are requirements that you will need to meet asa student in this course. You will need to identifythese requirements and ensure you allow sufficienttime to meet them.Some of these requirements have associated costs.Information is available from the Additional courserequirements and costs website.

Further informationFor further information, contact the School ofBiomedical Science [email protected] or 073138 1938 or the Faculty of [email protected] or 07 3138 2707.



Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBiomedical Science program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study scienceand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.



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Under the Law component, students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture of




Introductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minorin place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.




International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofBiomedical Science program and 336 credit points forthe Bachelor of Laws program. You will study scienceand law units in your first four years and for theremainder of this course you will concentrate on lawstudies.



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Sample StructureStudents complete a total of 528 credit pointsconsisting of two components: Biomedical ScienceUnits and Law Units.



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In the Bachelor of Laws component, youcomplete 336 credit points:

Core Law units (240 credit points)●

Introductory Law elective (12 Credit points)●

General Law elective (12 Credit points)●

General Law electives or non-law electives (48Credit points)

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Advanced Law elective (24 Credit points)●













Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

LQB183 Human Systematic Anatomy



LLB102 Torts

Year 1, Semester 2

LSB258 Principles of Human Physiology

PCB150 Biomedical Physics


LLB106 Criminal Law

Year 2, Semester 1

LQB180Biomolecules and LifeProcesses

LQB182 Cell and Molecular Biology



Year 2, Semester 2

LQB281Human Health & DiseaseConcepts




Year 3, Semester 1



LLB202 Contract Law


Year 3, Semester 2





Year 4, Semester 1




General Elective

Year 4, Semester 2



LLB303 Evidence


Year 5, Semester 1





Year 5, Semester 2





Year 6, Semester 1







Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title

Students undertake 72 credit points - 36 creditpoints core units and 36 credit points option units

Core units

Code Title

LQB382Developmental Anatomyand Tissue Adaptation

LQB482 Anatomical Imaging

LQB670 Anatomical Dissection

Option units

Code Title


LQB570 Forensic Anatomy

LQB571 Neuroscience

LQB671Histological ResearchTechniques



Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title


Core units

Code Title

LQB385Molecular Biology andBioinformatics

LQB485 Cell Biology

LQB684 Medical Biotechnology

Option units

Code Title


LQB583 Molecular Systems




Biology

LQB595 Cellular Engineering

LQB601 Cancer Biology



Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title


Core units

Code Title

LQB381 Biochemistry

LQB481Biochemical Pathwaysand Metabolism

LQB681Biochemical ResearchSkills

Option units

Code Title


LQB581 Functional Biochemistry

LQB582Biomedical ResearchTechnologies

LQB682Protein Biochemistryand Bioengineering



Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title


Core units

Code Title

36 credit points comprising:



Extreme Physiology

Option units

Code Title


Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiology

Neuroscience

LQB600Physiological Basis ofPharmacology



Option units●

Course Notes

Code Title


Core units

Code Title

LQB362Microbiology:Principles and Practice

LQB494Pathogen Biology andPathogenesis

LQB694Infectious DiseasesOutbreaks

Option units

Code Title


LQB583Molecular SystemsBiology

LQB594Diagnosis andTherapeutics

LQB693Perspectives inImmunology




Handbook



Bachelor of Justice (Honours)

Year 2015

QUT code JS40

CRICOS 020313F

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Associate Professor MollyDragiewicz


Associate Professor MollyDragiewicz+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementCompletion of QUT's Bachelor of Justice (orequivalent) recognised degree with a minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 5.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale).The bachelor degree must have been completedwithin the last two years.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementCompletion of QUT's Bachelor of Justice (orequivalent) recognised degree with a minimum gradepoint average (GPA) of 5.0 (on QUT's 7-point scale).The bachelor degree must have been completedwithin the last two years.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

New headingNew text

OverviewAs an extension of the undergraduate Bachelor ofJustice, the Bachelor of Justice (Honours) provides anopportunity to undertake a major piece of sustainedresearch under the supervision of a staff member,read advanced texts in justice theory, engage in smallseminar discussions at an advanced level and to writeadvanced level essays and reports in justice relatedfields.

The program also offers and outstanding qualificationfor entry to the employment market and forpromotional opportunities for those already employed,as it is demonstrated evidence of an ability toundertake major projects, to work independently, writeadvanced level reports and to analyse statistical data.

Entry RequirementsA Bachelor of Justice three-year degree or equivalent,with a grade point average of at least 5 (on a 7-pointscale). Applicants would normally have completed theJSB273 Crime Research Methods unit (or equivalent).Students wanting to do Honours are encouraged todo JSB976 Independent Study unit (or equivalent),offered in the Bachelor of Justice undergraduateprogram. However other qualifications, including workexperience or involvement in research, may bedeemed appropriate by the course coordinator.

Course StructureThe Bachelor of Justice (Honours) is a 96 credit-pointcourse. Students complete three (3) prescribed units(48 credit points) and a dissertation (48 credit points).The dissertation calls for students to design, developand implement a substantial research project.Students can pursue original lines of thought,formulate and test hypotheses, develop problem-solving strategies and make structured decisions.Students are expected to demonstrate high ethicalstandards, awareness of sociocultural and equityissues, and professional accountability. Students

should contact the Honours Coordinator to discussthesis and supervisor.

ArticulationThe Bachelor of Justice (Honours) is an excellentpathway for entry to higher degree awards i.e.Master's Programs or Ph D.

Limits on grades of 3A new policy concerning grades of 3 came into effectfrom 1 January 2009 (QUT MOPP C/5.2). With effectfrom this date grades of 3 are no longer considered aconceded or low pass but are classified as a failgrade. Any grades of 3 awarded prior to 1 January2009 retain the conceded pass status and will becounted for graduation purposes up to the maximumnumber of grades of 3 permitted for your course.Grades of 3 incurred in units that commence after 1January 2009 will not count towards your degree.Further information is available on the StudentServices website

More InformationSchool of JusticePhone: +61 7 3138 7132email: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThe Bachelor of Justice (Honours) is a 96 credit pointcourse. Students complete 3 coursework units to thevalue of 48 credit points and a dissertation (48 creditpoints). The dissertation calls for students to design,develop and implement a substantial research project.Students pursue original lines of thought, formulateand test hypotheses, develop problem-solvingstrategies, make decisions and demonstrate highethical standards, awareness of sociocultural andequity issues, and professional accountability.Students should contact the honours coordinator todiscuss their thesis topic and possible academicsupervisor.

International CoursestructureCourse structureThe Bachelor of Justice (Honours) is a 96 credit pointcourse. Students complete 3 coursework units to thevalue of 48 credit points and a dissertation (48 creditpoints). The dissertation calls for students to design,develop and implement a substantial research project.Students pursue original lines of thought, formulateand test hypotheses, develop problem-solvingstrategies, make decisions and demonstrate highethical standards, awareness of sociocultural andequity issues, and professional accountability.Students should contact the honours coordinator todiscuss their thesis topic and possible academicsupervisor.




Part-Time program●

Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1

JSB417Seminal Texts inCriminology

JSB418Advanced ResearchManagement

JSB419Honours ResearchMethods

Year 1, Semester 2

Bachelor of Justice (Honours)



JSB424-1 Thesis 1

JSB424-2 Thesis 2

JSB424-3 Thesis 3

JSB424-4 Thesis 4

Part-Time program

Please contact [email protected] if youwish to discuss a part-time program.



Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code LW36

CRICOS 083020J

Duration(full-time)

4 years


8 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

384


48


24 (years 1 and 2), 36(years 3 - 6)




CourseCoordinator





English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Flexibility for your studyWe offer the LLB (Hons) in full-time, part-time andexternal modes. The course is offered through acombination of in-person and online learningenvironments.

Students undertaking part-time mode should beaware that as the course is delivered through acombination of to-person and online, lectures may bescheduled.

The part-time and external courses are acceleratedprograms normally completed over six years.

External and Part-time modeEntry to the external mode of the course is availableto students who live outside Brisbane City Councilboundaries.Students who reside within the Brisbane City Councilmay be considered for external mode underexceptional circumstances. A covering letter outliningyour exceptional circumstances claim with supportingdocumentation must accompany your admissionapplication form.Commencing first year external students must attendthe orientation attendance school which is designed tointroduce you to the study of law. It is also compulsoryfor external students to participate in 2, three-dayattendance schools each year. The compulsoryattendance requirements are an integral componentof the external program as the content/assessmentundertaken at the attendance schools are linked to anumber of individual unit’s learning outcomes. Whenundertaking the course externally, it is the student’sresponsibility to ensure they have access to theinternet.





Course structure informationStudents will complete 384 credit points of core unitsand a mixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Students may select up to 48 credit pointsof non-law electives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor in place of four of the General Electives.Successful completion of a minor will be recognisedon the Academic Record and / or the AustralianHigher Education Graduation Statement.

Total credit points: 384Total credit points for core units: 240Total credit points for elective units: 144



Domestic Course structureYou will complete 384 credit points of core units and amixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Students may select up to 48 credit pointsof non-law electives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor in place of the equivalent credit points inGeneral Electives. Successful completion of a minorwill be recognised on the Academic Record and or theAustralian Higher Education Graduation Statement.

Year 1





Year 2


Year 3


Year 4


International CoursestructureYou will complete 384 credit points of core units and amixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Students may select up to 48 credit pointsof non-law electives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor in place of the equivalent credit points inGeneral Electives. Successful completion of a minorwill be recognised on the Academic Record and or theAustralian Higher Education Graduation Statement.

Year 1


Year 2


Year 3


Year 4


Sample StructureThe new Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is effective fromsemester 1, 2015. As a result of this new course,some of the unit codes have changed to LLBxxx. Your

study plan will be updated to reflect these changes.Information about these changes can be found on theFaculty of Law Community Blackboard site in theInformation building.











LW34 Transitional Arrangements for Lawunits:

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Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


LLB102 Torts



Year 1, Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law



Year 2, Semester 1


LLB202 Contract Law



Year 2, Semester 2





Year 3, Semester 1





Year 3, Semester 2

LLB303 Evidence




Year 4, Semester 1




Year 4, Semester 2





LW34 Transitional Arrangements for Law units:

For information on transition or any additionalinformation, please contact Law School Enquiries on(07) 3138 2707 or email [email protected]




Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law


LLB245 Sports Law





LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law












Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code LW37

CRICOS 083020J

Duration(full-time)

3 years


6 years

Rank 93






Total creditpoints

384


48


24




CourseCoordinator









English●


International EntryrequirementsA completed recognised Bachelor Degree in adiscipline other than Law.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5


PrerequisiteStudents must have a completed a non-law degree.

External and Part time ModeCommencing first year external students must attendthe orientation attendance school which is designed tointroduce you to the study of law. It is also compulsoryfor external students to participate in 2, three-dayattendance schools each year. The compulsoryattendance requirements are an integral componentof the external program as the content/assessmentundertaken at the attendance schools are linked to anumber of individual unit’s learning outcomes. Whenundertaking the course externally, it is the student’sresponsibility to ensure they have access to the

internet.


Admission to the practiceIf, at the end of your degree, you wish to become alegal practitioner, you will need to complete furtherpractical legal training (PLT). QUT also offers PLT inthe form of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Career OutcomesIn developing the LLB (Hons) the Faculty recognisesthat graduates are increasingly seeking a broad rangeof careers including, but not limited to, legal practice.The defining nature of the QUT LLB (Hons) is its real-world applied nature which will equip you withadvanced knowledge and research and other skillsand that meet the needs of not only the legalprofession, but also government, communityorganisations, business and industry.The LLB (Hons) provides students with an opportunityto advance their knowledge of law in specialisedareas through the elective units offered as part of thecourse. The elective units allow you to study areas ofthe law that match your career aspirations.Career opportunities include working in general legalpractice, specialist legal practice, governmentdepartments and employment in private enterprise.

Course Structure InformationStudents will complete 384 credit points of core unitsand a mixture of Introductory, General and AdvancedElectives. Graduate Entry students will automaticallyreceive one year of advnaced standing which willenable you to complete the degree in 3 years full-time.

Total credit points: 384Total credit points for core units: 240Total credit points for elective units: 48Total credit points for advanced standing: 96



Domestic Course structureYear 1





Year 2


Year 3



International CoursestructureYear 1


Year 2


Year 3










Code Title

Year 1, Semester 1


LLB102 Torts



Year 1, Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law



Year 2, Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law




Year 2, Semester 2




LLB303 Evidence

Year 3, Semester 1




Year 3, Semester 2






Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law


LLB245 Sports Law





LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law












Code Title










Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code LW44

CRICOS 083027B

Duration(full-time)

5.5 years

OP 5

Rank 91

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

528


48




CourseCoordinator

Justice - Dr AngelaDwyer, Law - JenniferYuleEmail:[email protected]




English●



English●




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Course structure informationStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJustice program and 336 credit points for the Bachelorof Laws program.






Felxibility for your studyIt may be possible for students who reside outsideBrisbane City Council boundaries to undertake selectunits externally. When undertaking units externally, itis the student’s responsibility to ensure they haveaccess to the internet.

Please contact the Faculty of Law to discuss thepossibility of undertaking units externally.



Career OutcomesThe Bachelor of Justice component of this courseequips graduates for a wide variety of employment inthe criminal justice, government (state and federal),law enforcement and policing and intelligence fields.Past graduates have developed successful careers inthe State or Federal police services, created socialand justice policies for governments, contributed tothe work of advocacy centres (eg. women, youth andchildren's advocacy), become criminologists, andadvanced into Defence, Customs and the AustralianCrime Commission. Other popular career choicesinclude corrections and human rights and anti-discrimination areas. Students are prepared for theworkplace, not only by exploring the most recenttheory and practice of social justice, but by includingrelevant general skills like problem-solving, analyticalability and applied computer skills that are relevant tothe workplace.










Domestic Course structureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJustice program and 336 credit points for the Bachelorof Laws program.






International CoursestructureStudents are required to complete 528 credit points,comprised of 192 credit points for the Bachelor ofJustice program and 336 credit points for the Bachelorof Laws program.



Under the Law component students will complete 336credit points of core units and a mixture ofIntroductory, General and Advanced Electives.Students may select up to 48 credit points of non-lawelectives or 48 credit points of a University-wide minor

in place of four of the General Electives. Successfulcompletion of a minor will be recognised on theAcademic Record and / or the Australian HigherEducation Graduation Statement.















Criminology and Policing Units●

Policy and Governance Units●


Code Title

Year 1 Semester 1


LLB102 Torts



Year 1 Semester 2


LLB106 Criminal Law



Year 2 Semester 1





Year 2 Semester 2





Year 3 Semester 1

LLB202 Contract Law




Year 3 Semester 2





Year 4 Semester 1





Year 4 Semester 2


LLB303 Evidence



Year 5 Semester 1





Year 5 Semester 2





Year 6 Semester 1




Criminology and Policing Units






Choose 4 from the following units:







JSB255 Eco Crime











Sex and Crimes

Policy and Governance Units
















Code Title





Code Title



LLB242 Media Law

LLB243 Family Law






LLB345 Internet Law


LLB347 Taxation Law













Code Title

LLH470 Commercial

Contracts in Practice









Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance

Year 2015

QUT code JS23


1 year



Total creditpoints

48

Dom. StartMonths

February

CourseCoordinator

Dr MarkLauchs;[email protected]


Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward).


OverviewThe Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governancewill deliver the core skill set and knowledge tocandidates to equip them to perform policydevelopment and analysis, and to develop a depth ofknowledge to understand their role as ethical andproductive public officials. The course is closely basedon the Queensland Public Service Commission'sPolicy Capability and Development Framework andalso relates to the federal and other state governmentcompetencies' frameworks.

Course RequirementsThis course consists of 4 core units.

Career OutcomesPossible career outcomes include policy developmentroles in government agencies, and policy analysisroles in political or non-government offices.

More InformationFurther InformationQUT School of JusticePhone +61 7 3138 7132e-mail: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThe Graduate Certificate in Policy and Governance ismade up of 4 core units. The content has beentailored to government selection criteria, so you willlearn key skills that are crucial to working in policydevelopment and analysis.

Sample StructureCode Title

Semester 1

JSN165Policy, Governance andJustice

JSN166 Justice Institutions

Semester 2

JSN167Public Sector Skills,Methods and Ethics

JSN168 Critical Policy Skills



Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Intelligence

Year 2015

QUT code JS29

CRICOS External study only

Duration(part-time)

1 year





Total creditpoints

48


24



CourseCoordinator

Dr Kelly [email protected]@qut.edu.au+61 7 3138 2707


Dr Kelly Richards+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (orequivalent) in justice, criminology, policing, sociologyor social science.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (orequivalent) in justice, criminology, policing, sociologyor social science.

NoteThis course is available to non-student visa holdersonly or international students studying from theirhome country. Study is external, part-time.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

AimThe overall aim of the course is to prepare studentsfor a career in intelligence and establish a soundtheoretical foundation in intelligence, assisting in thedevelopment of analytical techniques for intelligenceans positioning intelligence within the ethicalframework of social justice and human rights.

International StudentsThe course is not available to international studentvisa holders. It is available in an external/online modeonly

English LanguageRequirementsIELTS Overall 6.5 (with no subscore less than 6.0) orequivalent accepted by QUT.

Pathways to further studyA student who has successfully completed JS29Graduate Certificate in Intelligence can articulate tothe proposed LW75 Master in Applied Law


Domestic Course structureThis course comprises four units (48 credit points)consisting of three core units and one elective unitand can be completed externally online in one yearpart-time.

International CoursestructureThis course comprises four units (48 credit points)consisting of three core units and one elective unit

and can be completed externally online in one yearpart-time.


JS29 Course Structure

Core units

JSN178National Security andIntelligence

JSN179Intelligence Practice1

JSN180Intelligence Practice2

Justice Unit Options

Select one unit from the Justice Post Graduate UnitOptions List

Justice Postgraduate Elective List

Code Title

JSN147 Independent Study

JSN172Applied Data AnalysisTechniques for Criminologyand Criminal Justice

JSN173 Theories of Crime

JSN174Transnational Organised Crimeand Terrorism

JSN175White Collar Crime:Investigation and Prevention


JSN181Terrorism and PoliticalViolence

JSN182 Crime Prevention

Unit offerings in each teaching period vary. See yourstudy plan for current offerings, or [email protected] for further information



Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Applied Law

Year 2015

QUT code LW54

CRICOS 077108G

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Director, GraduatePrograms

Domestic Entry requirementsA completed recognised 3 year Bachelor Degree in adiscipline other than Law.

International EntryrequirementsA completed recognised 3 year Bachelor Degree in adiscipline other than Law.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

OverviewThis course is designed to provide opportunities fornon-law graduates to undertake a program of legalstudy related to their professional and educationalneeds. It will provide graduates with specialisedknowledge and of areas of the law and skills that theywill be able to apply within their discipline orprofessional area.

Domestic Course structureNot all elective units are available in any one year.Generally, postgraduate elective units are offered ona two-year rotational basis, and are offered subject tostaff availability and minimum enrolments being met.Units may be offered in internal, external or blockmode of teaching. However, some core units in theproject management and health law majors, and arange of elective units are currently offered for internalmode only which requires weekly attendance atGardens Point campus.

International CoursestructureThe course comprises 48 credit points (four units) ofcoursework units. The required credit points can beaccrued in two ways. Students may nominate a majorfrom the areas available and choose units to the valueof 48 credit points. Alternatively, students cancomplete a generic certificate by choosing anycoursework units to the value of 48 credit points.

Majors include:Commercial Law●

Creative Industries Law●

Project Management●

Health Law●

Not all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate units are offered on a two-yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met. Unitsmay be offered in internal, external or block mode ofteaching. However, the core units in the program arecurrently offered for internal mode only which requiresweekly attendance at Gardens Point campus. Unitsoffered externally are not available for off-shore studystudents must be living in Australia.



Commercial●

Health●

Interdisciplinary Option●

Code Title

Project Management

LWN162Australian Common LawSystem

LWN301Principles of AustralianContract Law

BEN610Project ManagementPrinciples

Choose one from the following:

UDN594Procurement and DeliveryStrategies

LWN065Construction andEngineering Law

LWN046 Advanced Planning Law

LWN094 Energy Law

LWN125 Electronic Commerce Law

Or elective unit approved by the Director ofPostgraduate Programs

Commercial



Choose two from the following:

LWN050Restrictive TradePractices Law

LWN051 Consumer Law


LWN075International CommercialTransactions

LWN083 Estate Planning

LWN097 Corporate Insolvency

LWN099 Intellectual Property Law

LWN111Public Law andGovernment CommercialActivity

LWN113 Law of Guarantees

LWN117 Cyber Law and Policy

LWN119 Employment Law


LWN139 Privacy Law

LWN145Corporate and InvestmentRegulation

LWN147Patent Law andCommercialisation

LWN172Special Topic inCommercial Law

LWN188 Advanced Taxation Law


Health


LWN164Health Care Law andEthics


LWN149Conception, Birth and theLaw

LWN150Death, Decisions and theLaw

LWN163Capacity, Guardianshipand Administration




LWN166Consent To Treatmentand Clinical Negligence

LWN174Special Topic in HealthLaw

LWN194Conceptual Issues inMedical Law

PUN210Fundamentals of HealthManagement

PUN632Leadership in HealthManagement

PUN640Health Care Delivery andReform

PUN211Health Care Finance andEconomics

PUN212Understanding HealthInformation

PUN213Introduction to QualityManagement in Health

PUN688International Health Policyand Management

PUN008 Risk Assessment

PUN214Systems of Quality andSafety in Health Care

PUN219Leadership of Quality andSafety in Health Care


Interdisciplinary Option






LWN051 Consumer Law




LWN094 Energy Law








LWN139 Privacy Law











LWN200 Education Law




Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (Commercial)

Year 2015

QUT code LW54

CRICOS 077108G

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator







Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureWith a great choice of units, this major is targeted forpeople working in private business or government.You can choose from study areas such as bankingand finance law, intellectual property, consumerprotection, estate planning, corporate insolvency,public, cyber, employment, privacy or insurancelaws. Australia's common law system and contractlaw form the two core units.



Commercial●

Health●


Code Title

Project Management








LWN094 Energy Law



Commercial





LWN051 Consumer Law

LWN065 Construction and

Engineering Law










LWN139 Privacy Law






Health
























Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (Commercial)






LWN051 Consumer Law




LWN094 Energy Law








LWN139 Privacy Law















Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (Health)

Year 2015

QUT code LW54

CRICOS 077108G

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, JulyThe health major is onlyavailable in part-timemode if you begin insemester 1 (February). Itis available both full-timeand part-time in semester2 (July).

CourseCoordinator





Domestic Course structureSenior medical staff, health administrators andmanagers will gain specialised knowledge to exceltheir career and manage heath law issues confidently.Choose from units including genetic technologies,conception and birth, biotechnology law, children'shealth, guardianship, health care economics, qualitymanagement and risk management. The twocompulsory units will give you an over view ofAustralia's common law system and health care lawand ethics. Depending on the elective units youchoose, you may be taught by lecturers who literallywrote the book on health law in Australia. The Healthmajor not available full-time if you begin in semesterone (February). It’s available both full-time and part-time in semester two (July).

Learn more about our health law research program



Commercial●

Health●


Code Title

Project Management








LWN094 Energy Law



Commercial





LWN051 Consumer Law











LWN139 Privacy Law






Health



























LWN051 Consumer Law

LWN065 Construction and

Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (Health)



Engineering Law



LWN094 Energy Law








LWN139 Privacy Law















Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (Project Management)

Year 2015

QUT code LW54

CRICOS 077108G

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24



CourseCoordinator







Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureDesigned specifically for engineers, senior managers,mining executives and contract administrators, thismajor will give you a powerful insight into emergingissues within exciting areas such as environmental,natural resources and energy law. You will gainknowledge of contract law, Australia's common lawsystem and project management principles in the coreunits. Elective units to choose from includeconstruction and engineering law and procurementand delivery strategies.


Project Management Major Units




choose one from the following:


LWN060Environmental LegalSystem


LWN094 Energy Law


LWN196Environmental Law andPractice

LWN202Select Issues in ClimateChange Law

LWN303Principles of Property,Commercial and CorporateLaw





Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (no major)

Year 2015

QUT code LW54

CRICOS 077108G

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48


48


24


Int. Start Months February, JulyInternational students ona student visa must studyin full-time and internalmode: four (4) units persemester. Internationalstudents are permitted totake a maximum of 25% 1unit of their courseexternally.

CourseCoordinator



Associate ProfessorSheryl Jackson3138 [email protected]





Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureThe ultimate in flexibility, complete the twocompulsory units and choose another two units fromInterdisciplinary options list to complete the coursewithout a specific major.



Commercial●

Health●


Code Title

Project Management








LWN094 Energy Law



Commercial





LWN051 Consumer Law











LWN139 Privacy Law






Health



























Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (no major)



LWN051 Consumer Law




LWN094 Energy Law








LWN139 Privacy Law















Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code LW76

CRICOS 077108G

Duration(full-time)

6 months


1 year






Total creditpoints

48



CourseCoordinator


Catherine Brown+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in any of the following areas or similardiscipline:

justice●

criminology●

criminal justice●

accounting (e.g. Bachelor of Business with aMajor A in Accounting)

●

engineering; or●

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any otherdiscipline plus a minimum of three years professionalwork experience working in applied law; or

A completed recognised bachelor honours degree (orhigher) in any discipline; or

Completion of a minimum of four units in acoursework masters degree

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in any of the following areas or similardiscipline:

justice●

criminology●

criminal justice●

accounting●

engineering; or●

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any otherdiscipline plus a minimum of three years professionalwork experience working in applied law.



Speaking 6.5

Writing 6.5

Reading 6.5

Listening 6.5

Overall 7.0

OverviewThe Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is designedfor students who are not legal practicioners but whowould find the application of legal skills andknowledge useful in their current careers in order tomanage contractual, transactional and regulatoryprocesses and/or to develop and implement publicpolicy.

This course provides an understanding of legalprinciples relevant to industry and professions otherthan law and develops the learners' ability toundertake law-related projects in their ownprofessional or occupational situations that requireunderstanding of legal principles and policy. Studentscan develop expertise in areas of law of specialrelevance to their profession or occupation throughthe selection of electives.

Course StructureThe Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is made up of4 units (48 credit points)

Generic, Commercial Law Major and Health Law

Major consists of:• 2 core units• 2 Law elective units

Project Management Major consists of:• 3 core units• 1 elective unit

Unit InformationNot all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate law units are offered on a two yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met.Current unit information can be found at Postgraduatestudent resources.Units may be offered in block, internal or internal andexternal mode of study.Some Law electives are available in internal modeonly.*International students on student visas are able toenrol in a combination of block, external and internalunits each semester. (This is subject to approval)

Advanced StandingQUT's standard advanced standing arrangementsapply

Further InformationQUT School of LawPhone +61 7 3138 2707e-mail: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThe Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is made up of4 units (48 credit points).

The Generic, Commercial Law Major and Health LawMajor consists of:

2 core units and 2 Law elective units.

The Project Management Major consists of:

3 core units and 1 Law elective unit.

International CoursestructureThe Graduate Certificate in Applied Law is made up of4 units (48 credit points).

The Generic and Commercial Law Major consist of:

2 core units and 2 Law elective units.

The Project Management Major consists of:

3 core units and 1 Law elective unit.

Generic Law Major Core Units

Code Title

LWN305 Applied Law


Generic Law Options List

Code Title

Select 2 units from the Generic Law Options List

LWN050 Competition Law

LWN051 Consumer Law

LWN061 Natural Resources Law

LWN065Construction and EngineeringLaw











LWN122 Commercial Leases


LWN139 Privacy Law

LWN150 Death, Decisions and the Law

LWN163Capacity, Guardianship andAdministration

LWN164 Health Care Law and Ethics

LWN166Consent To Treatment andClinical Negligence

LWN172Special Topic in CommercialLaw

LWN174 Special Topic in Health Law

LWN182 Criminal Tribunals


LWN195 Elder Law

LWN198Advocacy and FinancialDisputes in Family Law

LWN204 Family Dispute Resolution

LWN206Family Dispute ResolutionPractitioner Skills


In this listProject Management Major Core Units●

Project Management Options List●

Unit Information●

Project Management Major Core Units

Code Title


LWN305 Applied Law


Project Management Options List

Code Title

Select one unit from the Project ManagementOptions List




Unit Information

Code Title

NB. Some law elective units are available in internalmode only.

Please check individual units/unit outlines todetermine which units are available in externalmode.

In this listCommercial Law Major Core Units●

Commercial Law Major Options List●

Unit Information●

Commercial Law Major Core Units

Code Title

LWN305 Applied Law

LWN301 Principles of Australian

Contract Law

Commercial Law Major Options List

Code Title

Select 2 units from the Commercial Law Options List


LWN051 Consumer Law






Public Law and Government Commercial Activity






LWN139 Privacy Law

Corporate and Investment Regulation

Patent Law and Commercialisation



Commercial Contracts - Construction andEnforcement

LWN305 Applied Law


Unit Information

Code Title



The Health Law Major is available part-time and isonly available to Domestic Students.

In this listHealth Law Major Core Units●

Health Law Major Options List●

Unit Information●

Health Law Major Core Units

Code Title

LWN305 Applied Law

LWN164Health Care Lawand Ethics

Health Law Major Options List

Code Title

Please note: the Health Law Major is available part-time only.

Select 2 units from the Health Law Major OptionsList




LWN165 Children's Health and the Law



LWN194Conceptual Issues in MedicalLaw

PUN210Contemporary HealthManagement



PUN212Health InformationManagement Perspectives

PUN213 Quality Management in Health

PUN688International Health Policy andManagement


PUN214Systems of Quality and Safetyin Health

PUN219Leadership of Quality andSafety in Health


Unit Information

Code Title





Handbook



Graduate Certificate in Insolvency and Restructuring

Year 2015

QUT code LW82

Duration(part-time)

1 year





Total creditpoints

48


24

Start months February, May, July

Int. Start Months February, May, July

CourseCoordinator

Bridget Lewis, DirectorLaw PostgraduatePrograms


Ms Bridget Lewis+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in law, accounting, economics or finance.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in law, accounting, economics or finance.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Planning your enrolment andkey datesEnrolment is undertaken on your Study Plan in QUTVirtual. Read the information under the CourseStructure tab, note your important enrolment keydates, then access your Study Plan to enrol. Moreinformation about Study Plans.

OverviewThe Graduate Certificate in Insolvency andRestructuring:

• Will boost your career by completing this specialisedqualification in insolvency and restructuring.

• Provide you with in depth knowledge to understandand manage insolvency and restructuring issues

• Is delivered by professors and practitioners whohave extensive experience in insolvency andrestructuring. They will share their personal expertiseto benefit your career

• Is available online, Australia-wide, with optionalworkshops in selected major capital cities

AimThe course aims to provide suitably qualifiedgraduates with a unique and specialist courseresponding directly to the needs of Australian andinternational practitioners in insolvency, restructuringand turnaround solutions. Comprising three core unitsand the choice of one elective, the course material willbe presented in mostly modular format and will bedeveloped according to the contemporary and up-to-the-minute needs of the industry. The course will dealwith corporate and personal insolvency, placing anemphasis on corporate insolvency. It will examineturnaround and restructuring options and further, willfocus on the protocols in ethics and professionalresponsibility to be cultivated in the insolvencypractitioner. The course will also work to develop asuitable sense of commercial judgement in theemerging insolvency professional.

Entry RequirementsDomestic students

A recognised Bachelor degree or higher in law,accounting, economics or finance.

International StudentsThe course is not available to international studentvisa holders. It is available in an external mode only.

English LanguageRequirementsIELTS Overall 6.5 (with no sub-score less than 6.0) orequivalent accepted by QUT.

2015 Course StructureStudents admitting in 2015 semester one or two willcomplete one unit only per semester:Semester 1: LWN805 Restructuring, Professionalismand Ethics in Insolvency Practice

5TP4: LWN803 Cross Border Insolvency or

Semester 2: LWN804 Regulatory Issues ImpactingInsolvency Practice

Course StructureThe course consists of three core units and oneelective.LWN801 Insolvency Law and Professional Practice 1;LWN802 Insolvency Law and Professional Practice 2;andLWN805 Restructuring, Professionalism and Ethics inInsolvency Practice

Choose one elective unit:LWN803 Cross-Border Insolvency orLWN804 Regulatory Issues Impacting InsolvencyPractice

Further study optionsThis qualification articulates into the Master of Laws(for those with a Law Degree) or the Master of AppliedLaw (for non-law profesionals) for additional careerdevelopment. On completion of this GraduateCertificate, you can apply for four units advancedstanding toward either of these Masters Programs.

More InformationSchool of LawPhone: 3138 2839email: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThis course comprises four units (48 credit points)consisting of three core units and one elective unitand can be completed externally online in one year.*

*In 2015 only, the course duration will be 1.5 - 2 yearsbut may be less with advanced standing.

International CoursestructureThis course comprises four units (48 credit points)consisting of three core units and one elective unitand can be completed externally online in one year.*

*In 2015 only, the course duration will be 1.5 - 2 yearsbut may be less with advanced standing.

Sample StructureThis course consists of:

3 x 12 credit points of core Insolvency andRestructuring units and

1 x 12 credit points of optional Insolvency andRestructuring units..

Code Title

2015 Course structure

Students admitting into LW82 for semester 1 or 2 in

Graduate Certificate in Insolvency and Restructuring



2015, may undertake one unit per semester asfollows:

Semester 1, 2015

LWN805Restructuring,Professionalism and Ethics inInsolvency Practice

5TP4, 2015 (4 May - 5 June)

LWN803 Cross Border Insolvency

or

Semester 2

LWN804Regulatory Issues ImpactingInsolvency Practice

LW82 Course Structure

Core Units

LWN801Insolvency Law andProfessional Practice 1

LWN802Insolvency Law andProfessional Practice 2


Elective Units. Select one of the following:


or




Handbook


http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?courseCode=LP41&courseID=28318. CRICOS No.00213J

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Year 2015

QUT code LP41

CRICOS 009034F

Duration(full-time)

24 weeks


34 and 38 weeks



2015: $11,025 full coursebased on 7 units


2015: $22,575 full coursebased on 7 units

Total creditpoints

96

Dom. StartMonths

January, February, JulyAdmission in February isavailable only as part-time.

CourseCoordinator

Dr Allan Chay, DirectorLegal Practice


Associate Professor AllanChay+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) (or equivalent study in law) which is approvedfor admission by the Australian legal profession; or

Currently studying for such a degree, award orequivalent with no more than two units to complete bythe date the course commences and neither of thoseunits is a unit commonly known as the "Priestly 11";and

You have the permission of the Queensland LegalPractitioners Admissions Board to commence theGraduate Diploma in Legal Practise while youcomplete those units.

Additional entry informationApplicants with overseas qualifications need to applyto the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board(LPAB) (Queensland) prior to QUT making itsassessment. Students need to submit the LPAB letterto QUT.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirement

Applicants with Australian lawqualificationsA completed bachelor degree, higher award orequivalent study in law, which is approved foradmission to the Australian legal profession; or

Currently studying for such a degree, award orequivalent with no more than two units to complete bythe date the course commences and neither of thoseunits is a unit commonly known as the "Priestly 11"; and

You have the permission of the Queensland LegalPractitioners Admissions Board to commence theGraduate Diploma in Legal Practise while youcomplete those units.

Applicants with Overseas LawQualificationsApplicants with law degrees completed overseas willneed to have their degree assessed by the LegalPractitioners Admission Board in Queensland. TheBoard will assess if the degree holder is required tocomplete any additional undergraduate units prior toadmission to this course. This letter should besubmitted with your QUT application. For moreinformation on Queensland admission requirementsand assessment of overseas qualifications, pleaserefer to the Queensland Law Society website.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

OverviewThe course provides you with the knowledge,understanding, skills, values and attitudes that you willneed to become a competent entry-level legal

practicioner.

AimThis course is designed to comply with the AustralianProfessional Legal Education Council's and the LawAdmissions Consultative Counicl's CompetencyStandards for Entry-level Lawyers. The course isapproved by the Queensland Legal PracticionersAdmissions Board.

Learning Outcomes1. Apply advanced knowledge of Australian law and ofrules of pactice and procedure in the areas of practicerequired for admission to the Australian legalprofession (Discipline Knowledge)2. Identify, analyse and solve practical legal problemsthrough the application of a synthesis of ethicalawareness, lawyering skills, legal principles and rulesof practice and procedure (Legal Analysis, ProblemSolving and Research)3. Communicate and collaborate in professionalcontexts with clients, colleagues and a diverse rangeof audiences (Communication and Collaboration)4. Construct a resilient, professional identity,exercising high-level professional judgement inresponse to legal briefs (Ethics and Professionalism)

Non-standard attendanceThis course is offered in intensive block mode

Career OutcomesThis graduate diploma satisfies the practical trainingrequirements for admission to the legal profession inQueensland.

Pathways to further studyIn addition, successful completion of the graduatediploma will allow you to pursue postgraduateopportunities through coursework-based higherdegrees in law

Domestic Course structureGraduate Diploma of Legal Practice consists of eight(8) units totalling 96 credit points. Students mustcomplete all eight (8) units.

(Standard QUT Advanced Standing arrangementsapply)

International CoursestructureGraduate Diploma of Legal Practice consists of eight(8) units totalling 96 credit points. Students mustcomplete all eight (8) units.

(Standard QUT Advanced Standing arrangementsapply)

Sample StructureStudents commencing in 2015

January entry: Compulsory attendance schoolwill be held 2 February - 6 February

March entry: Compulsory attendance schoolwill be held 16 March - 21 March

July entry: Compulsory attendance school willbe held Monday 13 July - 17 July

Semesters6TP1 (January 2015 entry students)●

6TP2●

6TP4●

Semester 2●

6TP5●

6TP6●

Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice



Code Title

6TP1 (January 2015 entry students)

Dates: 12 Jan - 20 Feb (6 weeks)

These units involve a compulsory attendance week:Monday 2 February - Friday 6 February 2015

LPP111 Lawyers' Skills

LPP112 Work Skills

6TP2

Dates: 23 Feb - 29 May, Break: 6-10 April

These units are offered both on-campus and off-campus (online).

LPP113 Civil Litigation

LPP114 Commercial

LPP115 Property

LPP116 Electives

LPP117 Interaction

6TP4

Dates: 1 Jun - 26 Jun

This is a 4 week placement in a law office.

LPP118 Placement

Semester 2

Dates: 6 Jul - 14 Aug

These units involve a compulsory attendance week:Monday 13 July - Friday 17 July (Subject to change)

LPP111 Lawyers' Skills

LPP112 Work Skills

6TP5

Dates: 17 Aug - 13 Nov

These units are offered both on-campus and off-campus (online).

LPP113 Civil Litigation

LPP114 Commercial

LPP115 Property

LPP116 Electives

LPP117 Interaction

6TP6

Dates: 16 Nov - 11 Dec 2015

This is a 4 week work placement in a law office.

LPP118 Placement



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Master of Justice (Intelligence)

Year 2015

QUT code JS54

CRICOS External study only

Duration(part-time)

3 years





Total creditpoints

144


48


24

Start months February, JulyThis course will no longerbe offered from 01stJanuary, 2015.

Int. Start Months February, JulyThis course will no longerbe offered from 01stJanuary, 2015.

CourseCoordinator

Dr Kelly Richards


Dr Peter Bell+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsA completed recognised 3 year Bachelor Degree (orhigher award) in a Justice related discipline with aminimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale).

Note: Applicants who do not meet the entryrequirements for the Masters program may be eligiblefor entry into the Graduate Certificate in Intelligence.

International EntryrequirementsA completed recognised 3 year Bachelor Degree (orhigher award) in a Justice related discipline with aminimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale).


International students may only study this course fromtheir home country. This course is not available as aninternal/on-campus course.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

OverviewThe Master of Justice (Intelligence) by Courseworkprovides postgraduate education in the study area ofIntelligence. This course extends the scope of areaspresented in the Graduate Certificate program toprovide a complete foundation for intelligenceprofessionals.

Entry Requirements -Domestic and InternationalAn appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalentwith a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (ona 7 point scale). Applicants who meet theundergraduate requirement and who have relevantprofessional experience may be eligible for advancedstanding.

OR

A graduate certificate in an appropriate field with aminimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7point scale).

Notes for InternationalStudentsInternational students may study this course in theExternal On-line mode in their home country. Thiscourse is not available to full-time internationalstudents wishing to study this course in Australia as itis not available as an Internal offering.

English LanguageRequirementsIELTS 6.5 (with no lower than 6 for any one band)

Course RequirementsThe course consists of 144 credit points of studycomprising of 24 credit points of core units, 72 creditpoints from a study area and 48 credit points of optionunits.

Course RequirementsThis course consists of six core units, two JusticeElective Units and a choice of 4 Justice Postgraduateoption units.

Advanced Standing Basedon Previous StudyStudents with a relevant undergraduate degree andprofessional experience may be eligible for advancedstanding.

Early exit optionsStudents may be eligible to exit with a GraduateCertificate.

Unit OfferingsUnits listed in the Course Structure may notnecessarily be offered each year or each semester.Prospective students are advised to contact theSchool of Justice for unit availability by phoning (07)31387132 or email - [email protected].

Pathways to furtherThis course articulates with the Master of Justice(Advanced) and the Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD).

Career outcomesGraduates of this program gain the skills andknowledge to be better prepared or gain enhancedknowledge in their current roles, for exampleIntelligence Analysts, Security and Investigators,Australian Defence Force, Correctional Services andFederal and State Police Services.

Articulation to Master ofJustice (Advanced)Students who have successfully completed theMaster of Justice with a GPA of 4.0 may be eligible toarticulate to the Master of Justice (Advanced).

More InformationSchool of JusticePhone: +61 7 3138 7132Fax: +61 7 3138 7123Email: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThe course comprises 12 units (144 credit points)consisting of two core units, four specialist intelligenceunits and six elective units, and can be completedexternally online in three years part-time. Someelective units are offered in on-campus, block mode.

Sample StructureThis course consists of six core units, two core JusticeElective Units and a choice of 4 Justice Postgraduateunits.

SemestersStudents must complete the following 6 coreunits:

●

Students must complete 2 optional core unitsfrom the following list:

●

Students must complete 4 elective units fromthe Justice Postgraduate Elective List:

●

Code Title

Students must complete the following 6 core units:

Master of Justice (Intelligence)



JSN171 Justice and Human Rights



JSN179 Intelligence Practice 1


JSN186Analytical Methods ofIntelligence

Students must complete 2 optional core units fromthe following list:







Students must complete 4 elective units from theJustice Postgraduate Elective List:

Please see the Justice Postgraduate Elective Listfor a full list of availabilities.

Justice Postgraduate Elective List

Code Title





JSN175White Collar Crime:Investigation and Prevention




Unit offerings in each teaching period vary. See yourstudy plan for current offerings, or [email protected] for further information



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Master of Justice (Advanced) Intelligence

Year 2015

QUT code JS55

Duration(part-time)

4 years



Total creditpoints

192


48


24

Dom. StartMonths

February, JulyThis course will no longerbe offered from 01stJanuary, 2015.

CourseCoordinator

Dr Kelly Richards


Dr Peter Bell+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsA completed recognised 3 year Bachelor Degree (orhigher award) in a Justice related discipline with aminimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale)




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

OverviewThe Master of Justice (Advanced) provides a higherlevel postgraduate qualification by building on fromthe Master of Justice (Intelligence or Criminology).This involves undertaking a work-based thesis orsupervisor supported project which enhancesresearch analysis skills. Topics are self selected inconsultation with the academic supervisor and, ifrelevant, the student's employer. Completion of theMaster of Justice (Advanced) degree will enablearticulation to a PhD or Doctor of Juridical Scienceresearch degrees.

Entry RequirementsAn appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalentwith a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (ona 7 point scale). Applicants who meet theundergraduate requirement and who have relevantprofessional experience may be eligible for advancedstanding.

ArticulationCompletion of the Master of Justice (Advanced) willenable articulation to PhD or Doctor of JuridicalScience research degrees.

Course StructureThe course consists of 192 credit points of studycomprising of 24 credit points of core units, 72 creditpoints from a study area, 48 credit points of optionunits plus four (4) Research Thesis components ofself directed study in consultation with an AcademicSupervisor.

Further InformationSchool of JusticePhone: +61 7 3138 7132Fax: +61 7 3138 7123email: [email protected]

Career outcomes:Graduates may aspire to management positions in thecriminal justice sector, an academic career in justice,or criminology, or industry-led research positions incriminology, crime prevention, policing or security.

Domestic Course structureThe course consists of 192 credit points of studycomprising of 144 credit points of course work units(eligible applicants may receive advancedstanding) plus four (4) Research Thesis componentsof self directed study in consultation with an Academic

Supervisorof self directed study in consultation withan Academic Supervisor

International CoursestructureThe course consists of 192 credit points of studycomprising of 144 credit points of course work units(eligible applicants may receive advancedstanding) plus four (4) Research Thesis componentsof self directed study in consultation with an AcademicSupervisorof self directed study in consultation withan Academic Supervisor

Sample StructureMaster of Justice students who complete a furtheryear of part-time study may complete an advancedresearch-orientated Master of Justice in theIntelligence Discipline. This involves undertaking awork-based thesis or supervisor-supported projectwhich enhances research analysis skills.Topics areself-selected in consutlation with the academicsupervisor and, if relevant, the student's employer.Completion of the Master of Justice (Advanced)degree will enable articulation to PHD or Doctor ofJuricical Science research degrees.

Code Title

Course Requirements

Upon completion of their Master of Justice course,students maybe eligible for articulation into theMaster of Justice Advanced and maybe eligible foradvanced standing based on their successfullycompleted coursework units.

Students must successfully complete a 48-credit-point dissertation on a topic negotiated by thestudent wtih the School and supported by a full-timeacademic supervisor within a justice-related field ordiscipline.

Please refer to the Master of Justice course forcourse and unit information relating to the Master ofJustice.

Research Units

Students must complete four Research Units

JSN190 Research Thesis






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Master of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code LW51

CRICOS 006380A

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator

Director, GraduatePrograms Bridget Lewis

Domestic Entry requirementsA completed recognised 4 year Bachelor Degree (orhigher award) of Law with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a7 point scale).

Closing datesYou should submit your application as soon aspossible and by no later than the relevant closingdate:

February start: 31 January●

June start: 14 June●

July start: 30 June●

Should your application be received at QUT after therelevant closing date it will not guaranteed to beprocessed and may be held for the next available startmonth.

International EntryrequirementsA completed recognised 4 year Bachelor Degree (orhigher award) of Law with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a7 point scale).



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

OverviewThe Master of Laws by Coursework will deepen andbroaden your legal learning, developing your criticalevaluation of the law and consideration and analysisof the attitudes and values underlying it. During thecourse, you are expected to attain high levelcompetence in legal research and writing on areas ofconceptual difficulty. The course leads on to theDoctor of Juridical Science (subject to normal entryrequirements).

Course StructureThe course structure comprises 96 credit points (8units) of coursework units. This can be achieved inone of two ways:

1. Students may nominate a major from the list belowand choose units to the value of at least 72 creditpoints (6 units) from that particular major. Theremaining 24 credit points (2 units) can be chosenfrom any unit offered in the Master of Laws; or2. Students may complete the degree with a crossspecialisation choosing all 96 credit points (8 units)from any unit offered in the Master of Laws.

Additional requirements apply to Internationalstudents. Please see the international student coursestructure.

Majors available:Commercial LawHealth Law (available part-time only)

Unit InformationNot all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate law units are offered on a two yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met.

Current unit information can be found at Postgraduatestudent resources.

Units may be offered in block, internal or internal andexternal mode of study.*International students on student visas are able toenrol in a combination of block, external and internalunits each semester. (This is subject to approval)

The degree may contain up to 48 credit points inindependent research projects, as approved by theDirector, Graduate Programs.

The course rules allows students to undertake alimited number of approved units from other schoolsat QUT or from other universities (subject to meetingcredit rules for the LLM).

Advanced StandingGraduates of QUT's Graduate Diploma in LegalPractice are eligible for some advanced standingtowards the Master of Laws course. Please [email protected] for further information.

Graduates of other Australian university-basedpractical legal training courses that lead to an awardof a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice are entitledto 12 credit points of advanced standing.

Persons who have successfully completed theQueensland Law Society accredited specialistassessment and are Queensland Law SocietyAccredited Specialists are entitled to 12 credit pointsof advanced standing when they enrol in the Master ofLaws course.

Further InformationQUT School of LawPhone +61 7 3138 2707Fax +61 7 3138 1152e-mail: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any units in the Master of Laws.

Alternatively, students may complete the degree witha cross specialisation by choosing all 96 credit pointsfrom any of the units offered in the Master of Laws.

Majors include:commercial law●

health law.●

Not all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate units are offered on a two-yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met. Unitsmay be offered in internal, external or block mode ofteaching.

International CoursestructureCourse structureThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. International students may undertake theCommercial Law Major and choose units to the valueof at least 72 credit points of Commercial Law units. International students must also complete LWN162Australian Common Law System in their firstsemester of study. The remaining 12 credit points canbe chosen from any unit offered in the Master ofLaws.

Alternatively, International students may complete thedegree with a cross specialisation by

Master of Laws



studying LWN162 Australian Common Law System,and choosing the remaining 84 credit points from anyunits offered in the Master of Laws.


Sample StructureDomestic Continuing StudentsonlyThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any units in the Master of Laws.


Majors include:

•commercial law•health law


InternationalCourse structureThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. International students may undertake theCommercial Law Major and choose units to the valueof at least 72 credit points of Commercial Law units. International students must also complete LWN162Australian Common Law System in their firstsemester of study. The remaining 12 credit points canbe chosen from any unit offered in the Master ofLaws.

Alternatively, International students may complete thedegree with a cross specialisation by studyingLWN162 Australian Common Law System, andchoosing the remaining 84 credit points from any unitsoffered in the Master of Laws.


SemestersCommercial Law Unit List●

Health Law Unit List●

Additional Units not included in a major list●

Schedule of Units●

Research Topics●

Criminology (Continuing Students Only)●

Environmental Resources Law (continuingStudents Only)

●

International and Comparative Law (continuingstudents only)

●

Intellectual Property Law (continuing studentsonly)

●

Public Law (continuing students only)●

Technology Law (continuing students only)●

Code Title

Commercial Law Unit List

LWN022 Banking and Finance Law

LWN025 Research Project 1A


LWN051 Consumer Law






LWN111Public Law and GovernmentCommercial Activity


LWN117 Internet Law




LWN139 Privacy Law



LWN151 Select Issues in Property Law

LWN154 Trade Mark Law



LWN195 Elder Law

LWN203Commercial Contracts -Construction and Enforcement


LWN301 Intenational Students Only

LWN304 Legal Research Methodologies

LWN325Financial Services andConsumer Law



LWN805Restructuring, Professionalismand Ethics in InsolvencyPractice

Health Law Unit List


LWN149 Conception, Birth and the Law






LWN174Special Topic in Health Law -Mental Health


LWN195 Elder Law


Additional Units not included in a major list

Advanced Planning Law

LWN049International EnvironmentalLaw

LWN094 Energy Law

LWN095Native Title and IndigenousCultural Heritage Law

LWN129Contemporary Issues inSentencing Law

LWN158 Public International Law

LWN171 Use of Force and International

Humanitarian Law

LWN178Special Topic in IntellectualProperty Law

Copyright in the Digital Age

LWN181 Intellectual Property Litigation

LWN180Open Licensing: New ModelsFor Intellectual Property


LWN187 Law of the Sea

Antarctic Law and Governance

LWN191 International Criminal Tribunals

LWN192Combating InternationalCorruption

International Aid and Development Law: Policy andPractice


Education Law


LWN206 Mediation

Schedule of Units

Not all units are offered in any one year.

Research Topics

Research topics are available to students who havecompleted at least 12 credit points of courseworkunits in LW51.


LWN053 Research Project 1B

LWN056 Research Project 1C

LWN057 Research Project 1D

LWN026-1 Research Project 2A

LWN058-1 Research Project 2B


For more information, please contact LawPostgraduate Administration Staff

Criminology (Continuing Students Only)


JSN171 replaces JSN101






LWN048 recommended for International studentsand domestic students without a Bachelor of Laws


LWN135Law, Justice and New GeneticTechnologies

LWN176Special Topic in Criminal Law(Combatting InternationalCorruption)




LWN302 Australian Criminal Law

LWN302 International Students Only

Environmental Resources Law (continuing StudentsOnly)




Master of Laws



LWN094 Energy Law






LWN117 Internet Law


Trade Mark Law


LWN171Use of Force and InternationalHumanitarian Law


LWN197International Aid andDevelopment Law: Policy andPractice


Intellectual Property Law (continuing students only)



LWN117 Internet Law




LWN179 Copyright in the Digital Age

Public Law (continuing students only)










Technology Law (continuing students only)



LWN139 Privacy Law


DomesticThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any units in the Master of Laws.


Majors include:


Not all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate units are offered on a two-year

rotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met. Unitsmay be offered in internal, external or block mode ofteaching.







* NOTE:●


Research Topics●



●


●


●



Code Title




LWN048 Advanced Legal Research

LWN048 recommended for International students.


LWN051 Consumer Law



LWN076International CommercialDisputes








LWN120Select Issues in Media Lawand Policy



LWN127 Advanced Insurance Law 1

LWN139 Privacy Law

LWN145 Corporate and Investment

Regulation

LWN146International and ComparativeIntellectual Property Law




LWN159 Electronic Litigation

LWN161Law and Policy of the WorldTrade Organisation

LWN169 Equitable Obligations







LWN303Principles of Property,Commercial and CorporateLaw


Elder Law








LWN155 Biotechnology Law







Elder Law


LWN030 Mediation


International Environmental Law

LWN060 Environmental Legal System

Comparitive Environmental Law

LWN094 Energy Law



LWN131Queensland State Lands: Lawand Practice

Public Sector Employment Law and Policy

Comparative Native Title Law and Policy



LWN162 Compulsory for International Students infirst semester of studies.

LWN162 not available for Domestic Students.

LWN167 Families, Creation andSeparation

Master of Laws




LWN173Special Topic in EnvironmentalLaw

LWN175 Special Topic in Public Law

LWN176 Special Topic in Criminal Law

LWN177Special Topic in TechnologyLaw





Criminal Tribunals

Constitutional Law and State Power








LWN199Australian and ComparativeHuman Rights Law

Education Law




* NOTE:

LWN048 Advanced Legal Research is stronglyrecommended for international students.

LWN162 Australian Common Law System is acompulsory unit for all international students.

The units listed within all majors may be subject tochange.

Schedule of Units


Research Topics



































LWN060 Environmental Legal System


LWN062 Federal Environmental Law

LWN063Comparative EnvironmentalLaw

LWN094 Energy Law


LWN131Queensland State Lands: Lawand Practice

LWN157Comparative Native Title Lawand Policy

LWN173Special Topic in EnvironmentalLaw


LWN190 Antarctic Law and Governance


LWN162 Compulsory for International Students infirst semester of studies.






Comparative Environmental Law


International Commercial Disputes





Trade Mark Law



Law and Policy of the World Trade Organisation

LWN171 Use of Force and International

Humanitarian Law







LWN199Australian and ComparativeHuman Rights Law


LWN202Select Issues in ClimateChange Law




LWN036Select Issues in IntellectualProperty Law





















LWN132Public Sector Employment Lawand Policy



LWN157Comparative Native Title Lawand Policy


LWN161Law and Policy of the WorldTrade Organisation



LWN175 Special Topic in Public Law



LWN186Constitutional Law and StatePower

Master of Laws




LWN190 Antarctic Law and Governance










LWN139 Privacy Law



LWN159 Electronic Litigation




Handbook



Master of Laws (Commercial Law)

Year 2015

QUT code LW51

CRICOS 006380A

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised four year bachelor degree (orhigher award) in law with a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) score of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised four year bachelor degree (orhigher award) in law with a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) score of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. Students may choose units to thevalue of at least 72 credit points from the major. Theremaining 24 credit points can be chosen from anyunit from the full suite of units on offer in the Mastersof Law.


International CoursestructureCourse structureThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any unit not included in the nominatedmajor. Alternatively, students may complete thedegree with a cross specialisation by choosing all 96credit points from any of the majors.


Health Law●

LWN162 Australian Common Law System is acompulsory unit for all international students in theirfirst semester of study.

Not all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate units are offered on a two-yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met. Unitsmay be offered in internal, external or block mode ofteaching. Units offered externally are not available foroff-shore study - students must be living in Australia

Sample Structure

Domestic Continuing StudentsonlyThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any units in the Master of Laws.


Majors include:










Research Topics●



●


●


●



Code Title





LWN051 Consumer Law





Master of Laws (Commercial Law)






LWN117 Internet Law




LWN139 Privacy Law







LWN195 Elder Law



















LWN195 Elder Law





LWN094 Energy Law
















Education Law


LWN206 Mediation

Schedule of Units


Research Topics































LWN094 Energy Law




LWN049 International Environmental

Law


LWN117 Internet Law


Trade Mark Law









LWN117 Internet Law


















LWN139 Privacy Law




Handbook



Master of Laws (Health Law)

Year 2015

QUT code LW51

CRICOS 006380A

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Domestic Entry requirementsA completed recognised 4 year Bachelor Degree (orhigher award) of Law with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a7 point scale).

Closing datesYou should submit your application as soon aspossible and by no later than the relevant closingdate:

February start: 31 January●

June start: 14 June●

July start: 30 June●

Should your application be received at QUT after therelevant closing date it will not guaranteed to beprocessed and may be held for the next available startmonth.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. Students may choose units to thevalue of at least 72 credit points from the major. Theremaining 24 credit points can be chosen from anyunit from the full suite of units on offer in the Mastersof Law.


International CoursestructureCourse structure

The course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any unit not included in the nominatedmajor. Alternatively, students may complete thedegree with a cross specialisation by choosing all 96credit points from any of the majors.


Health Law●


Not all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate units are offered on a two-yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met. Unitsmay be offered in internal, external or block mode ofteaching. Units offered externally are not available foroff-shore study - students must be living in Australia.



Majors include:










Research Topics●



●


●


●



Code Title





LWN051 Consumer Law




Master of Laws (Health Law)







LWN117 Internet Law




LWN139 Privacy Law







LWN195 Elder Law



















LWN195 Elder Law





LWN094 Energy Law








LWN180 Open Licensing: New Models

For Intellectual Property








Education Law


LWN206 Mediation

Schedule of Units


Research Topics































LWN094 Energy Law






LWN117 Internet Law


Trade Mark Law









LWN117 Internet Law


















LWN139 Privacy Law




Handbook



Master of Laws (Public Law)

Year 2015

QUT code LW51

CRICOS 006380A

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Domestic Entry requirementsProspective students must have:(i) completed the requirements for the degree ofBachelor of Laws or equivalent (as approved byDirector, Graduate Programs) with a minimum GPA of4 or equivalent;OR(ii) hold a professional qualification in law and have atleast three years of professional legal experience afterfirst admission to practice and also satisfy theDirector, Graduate Programs, that they have therequisite ability to complete the Master of Laws byCoursework degree.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureThe course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any unit not included in the nominatedmajor. Alternatively, students may complete thedegree with a cross specialisation by choosing all 96credit points from any of the majors.


Health Law●


International CoursestructureCourse structure

The course comprises 96 credit points (eight units) ofcoursework units. This can be achieved in one of twoways. Students may nominate a major and chooseunits to the value of at least 72 credit points from thatparticular major. The remaining 24 credit points canbe chosen from any unit not included in the nominatedmajor. Alternatively, students may complete thedegree with a cross specialisation by choosing all 96credit points from any of the majors.


Health Law●


Not all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate units are offered on a two-yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met. Unitsmay be offered in internal, external or block mode ofteaching. Units offered externally are not available for

off-shore study - students must be living in Australia.



Majors include:










Research Topics●



●


●


●



Code Title





LWN051 Consumer Law


LWN075 International Commercial

Master of Laws (Public Law)



Transactions






LWN117 Internet Law




LWN139 Privacy Law







LWN195 Elder Law



















LWN195 Elder Law





LWN094 Energy Law
















Education Law


LWN206 Mediation

Schedule of Units


Research Topics































LWN094 Energy Law


International and Comparative Law (continuing

students only)




LWN117 Internet Law


Trade Mark Law









LWN117 Internet Law


















LWN139 Privacy Law




Handbook



Master of Laws (no major)

Year 2015

QUT code LW51

CRICOS 006380A

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Bridget Lewis+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised four year bachelor degree (orhigher award) in law with a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) score of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

International EntryrequirementsA completed recognised 4 year Bachelor Degree (orhigher award) of Law with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a7 point scale).



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Domestic Course structureContinuing Students only.

Students may complete the degree without a specificmajor by choosing all 96 credit points from any of themajors.


International CoursestructureStudents may complete the degree without a specificmajor by choosing all 96 credit points from any of themajors.


Not all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate units are offered on a two-yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met. Unitsmay be offered in internal, external or block mode ofteaching. Units offered externally are not available foroff-shore study - students must be living in Australia.



Majors include:

•commercial law

•health law









Research Topics●



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●



Code Title





LWN051 Consumer Law








LWN117 Internet Law




LWN139 Privacy Law



Master of Laws (no major)







LWN195 Elder Law



















LWN195 Elder Law





LWN094 Energy Law
















Education Law


LWN206 Mediation

Schedule of Units


Research Topics































LWN094 Energy Law






LWN117 Internet Law


Trade Mark Law









LWN117 Internet Law


















LWN139 Privacy Law




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Master of Laws in Intellectual Property

Year 2015

QUT code LW53

CRICOS 067376C

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96


48


24



CourseCoordinator



Professor Kamal Puri+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised four year bachelor honoursdegree (or higher award) in law; or

A completed recognised four year bachelor degree inlaw plus a completed graduate certificate (or higheraward) in any discipline; or

A recognised completed bachelor degree in any fieldand professional work experience in intellectualproperty or a related area

NoteStudents with international qualifications must provideevidence of the research (honours) component oftheir qualification by submitting a course overview andrelevant unit outlines which include information onassessment requirements and unit learning outcomes.

Students applying on the basis of work experiencemust submit a current curriculum vitae. Please alsosubmit a statement responding to the followingcriteria:

Analyse contemporary issues, practice andpolicy in a law related field (for example inrelation to intellectual property law) andpropose innovative, legal and policy reforms inresponse to the dynamic environment.

1.

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the coreconcepts of at least one law related field, suchas Intellectual Property, including policy andcontextual factors.

2.

Implement policies and proposals for changein national and international policy andpractice in a law related field

3.

Communicate complex policy and practice in alaw related field

4.

Demonstrate professional behaviour andcommit to ongoing self-development in a lawrelated field

5.

Any applicant wishing to be considered on the basisof work experience must submit a statementaddressing the above five points.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised four year bachelor degree inlaw *; or

A completed recognised four year bachelor degree inlaw and graduate diploma in Practical Legal Training;or

A completed recognised higher qualification in law(such as a juris doctor); or

A completed recognised bachelor degree in law andadmission as a legal practitioner in Australia oroverseas; or

A completed recognised bachelor degree in law and amasters degree or PhD in any field; or

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any fieldand professional work experience in intellectualproperty or a related area**.

Note* Students with international qualifications mustprovide evidence of the research (honours)component of their qualification by submitting acourse overview and relevant unit outlines whichinclude information on assessment requirements andunit learning outcomes.

** Students applying on the basis of work experiencemust submit a current curriculum vitae. Please alsosubmit a statement responding to the followingcriteria:

Analyse contemporary issues, practice andpolicy in a law related field (for example inrelation to intellectual property law) andpropose innovative, legal and policy reforms inresponse to the dynamic environment.

1.

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the coreconcepts of at least one law related field, suchas Intellectual Property, including policy andcontextual factors.

2.

Implement policies and proposals for changein national and international policy andpractice in a law related field

3.

Communicate complex policy and practice in alaw related field

4.

Demonstrate professional behaviour andcommit to ongoing self-development in a lawrelated field.

5.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Entry RequirementsThe entry requirements will be a completed AQF level8 qualification in law (such as a Bachelor HonoursDegree or Graduate Diploma in Practical LegalTraining) or equivalent. Please refer to the EntryRequirements for this course for Equivalent entryrequirements. Applicants with a level 7 BachelorDegree in Law or formal qualifications at AQF Level 9or higher not in Law but who can demonstraterelevant professional work experience may apply.

OverviewThis course is offered in collaboration with WIPOWorldwide Academy and is designed to build on theskills and knowledge of professionals working in fieldsrelated to and allied with intellectual property law byproviding;

• a deep and thorough knowledge of IP law, policyand practice relevant to IP professionals as applicablein the global environment, particularly in theAsia/Pacific region;• competent research, written and oral skillsunderpinned by strong practical knowledge of IP law;• the ability to apply relevant IP law, policy andprinciples in diverse national and internationalcontexts.

A diversity of teaching methods will be used fromintensive classroom delivery and interaction to onlinecontact. However, course content principally will bedelivered through face-to-face lectures, tutorials,seminars and workshops. Particularly for WIPO taughtunits, students will be supported through email andchat room contact with lecturers and tutors. Each unitwill be supported by a web site enabling students toaccess study materials and other information relatingto the unit at any time of day or night.

Application Closing DateThe final closing date for applications for this coursefor mid-January (no late applications will beaccepted). Consult:http://www.student.qut.edu.au/about/key-dates-and-academic-calendar for more information.

Master of Laws in Intellectual Property



Offer AcceptanceThe Faculty of Law would like to advise that if an offeris made to you for this course, that it is necessary foryou to accept your offer as a matter of priority. Thefirst unit in this course, LWN401 General Introductionto Intellectual Property Law, commences in February.Therefore to ensure that you are not disadvantaged inrelation to fees, visa requirements or otheradministrative matters, we advise that you arerequired to accept your offer into this course as earlyas possible.

Advanced StandingAdvanced Standing may be awarded to a maximum of48 credit points where appropriate and as approvedby the Program Director.

Course StructureCourse completion requires satisfactory completion ofeight core units or equivalent as determined by theProgram Director. This course is normally offered inthe full-time mode. Part-time study is available afterconsultation with the Program Director.

Course Core – 96 credit points comprising:

Course InformationThe next cohort for this course will commence inFebruary and finish in October. All classes will be heldin C408 (Law Library) at Gardens Point campus.

LWN401 General Introduction to Intellectual Propertywill be held from February to March with finalassessment due in April.

LWN402 Patents and Biotechnological Inventions willbe held during March with final assessment due inMay.

LWN403 Copyright and Related Rights will be held inApril with final assessment due in May.

LWN404 Trade Marks, Domain Names andGeographical Indications will be held during May withfinal assessment due in June.

LWN405 Industrial Designs and Plan VarietyProtection will be held in July with final assessmentdue in August.

LWN406 Traditional Knowledge and other EmergingIssues; Interface between Antitrust and IP Rights willbe held during August with final assessment due inOctober.

LWN407 Intellectual Property Management will beheld during September with final assessment due inOctober.

LWN408 Research Project will be held during Octoberwith final assessment due in October.

Domestic Course structureThe course requires satisfactory completion of eightcore units or equivalent as determined by theProgram Director. The course is normally offered infull-time mode. Part-time study is available afterconsultation with the Program Director.

Each unit is delivered in a week of intensive classes(26 hours per unit) spread over two semesters (mid-February to late-October).

International CoursestructureThe course requires satisfactory completion of eightcore units or equivalent as determined by theProgram Director. The course is offered in full-timemode.

Each unit is delivered in a week of intensive classes(26 hours per unit) spread over two semesters (mid-February to late-October).


Year 1, Semester 1

LWN401General Introduction ToIntellectual Property Law

LWN402Patents and BiotechnologicalInventions

LWN403 Copyright and Related Rights

LWN404Trade Marks, Domain Names andGeographical Indications

Year 1, Semester 2

LWN405Industrial Designs and PlantVariety Protection

LWN406Traditional Knowledge and otheremerging issues; Interfacebetween Antitrust and IP Rights

LWN407 Intellectual Property Management

LWN408 Research Project



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Master of Laws

Year 2015

QUT code LW71

CRICOS 006380A

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years






Total creditpoints

96



CourseCoordinator


Catherine Brown+ 61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised four year bachelor degree inlaw (or equivalent).

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised four year bachelor degree inlaw with a research component (such as a bachelorhonours degree)*; or

A completed recognise bachelor degree in law and agraduate diploma in law (such as the graduatediploma in Practical Legal Training); or

A completed recognised bachelor degree in law andadmission as a legal practitioner in Australia oroverseas; or

A completed recognised bachelor degree in law and aMmsters degree or PhD in any field; or

A completed recognised bachelor degree in law andprofessional work experience in law**.

Note* Students with international qualifications mustprovide evidence of the research (honours)component of their qualification by submitting acourse overview and relevant unit outlines whichinclude information on assessment requirements andunit learning outcomes.

** Students applying on the basis of work experiencemust submit a current curriculum vitae. Pleaseprovide details of relevant work experience, includinginformation regarding your role and specificresponsibilities including projects, analysis and/orspecific legal research tasks that you haveundertaken.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

OverviewThe Master of Laws by Coursework will deepen andbroaden your legal learning, developing your criticalevaluation of the law and consideration and analysisof the attitudes and values underlying it. During thecourse, you are expected to attain high levelcompetence in legal research and writing on areas ofconceptual difficulty.

Course StructureThe course structure comprises of 96 credit points ofcoursework units consisting of:• 48 credit points of core units;• up to 24 credit points of Specialist (Law) ElectiveUnits; and*• At least 24 credit points of (Law) Research ElectiveUnits.Students who wish to select a major/study area willcomplete 36 credit points of general core units plusone 12 credit point unit from their chosen major and

48 credit points of Law elective units from theirchosen major.Study Areas include:Commercial Law, Health Law** (Domestic Studentsonly) and Generic.Students completing a generic major will complete 48credit points of core units and 48 credit points ofelective units.*International students must complete LWN305Applied Law as one of their specialist Law electives.**Health Law major is available part-time only.

Unit InformationNot all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate law units are offered on a two yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met.Current unit information can be found at Postgraduatestudent resources.Units may be offered in block, internal or internal andexternal mode of study.*Some Law electives are available in internal modeonly.*International students on student visas are able toenrol in a combination of block, external and internalunits each semester. (This is subject to approval)

Advanced StandingQUT's standard advanced standing arrangementsapply.** A review of the advanced standing arrangement forthe Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LP41) is inprogress. Please check [email protected]

Further InformationQUT School of LawPhone +61 7 3138 2707e-mail: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureThe Master of Laws course structure comprises 96credit points of coursework units consisting of:

48 credit points of core units●

Up to 24 credit points of Specialist (Law)Elective Units; and

●

At least 24 credit points of (Law) researchElective Units

●

Study Areas include:Commercial Law●

Health Law (Part time and is available only toDomestic Students)

●

Generic●

Students completing a generic major will complete 48credit points of core units and 48 credit points ofelective units.

*International students must complete LWN305Applied Law as one of their specialist Law electives.

International CoursestructureThe Master of Laws course structure comprises 96credit points of coursework units consisting of:

48 credit points of core units●

Up to 24 credit points of Specialist (Law)Elective Units; and

●

At least 24 credit points of (Law) researchElective Units

●

Study Areas include:Commercial Law●

Generic●

Students completing a generic major will complete 48credit points of core units and 48 credit points ofelective units.

*International students must complete LWN305

Master of Laws



Applied Law as one of their specialist Law electives.

Students must complete 48 credit points of core unitsand 48 credit points of elective units. Students maycomplete elective units from any of the Specialist* andResearch Elective Units.

*Students may complete up to 24 credit points of anySpecialist Elective units.

NB: LWN301 and LWN305 are available toInternational Students only

Health Law Major is part-time and is only available toDomestic Students.

In this listCore (48 cps)●

Specialist Elective Units (may select up to 24cps)

●

Research Elective Units (may select up to48cps depending on number of specialistelective units)

●

Unit Information●

Core (48 cps)

Code Title

LWN304Legal ResearchMethodologies

LWN600Professional Researchand Writing for Law

Students must select LWN158 or LWN164 orLWN075




Specialist Elective Units (may select up to 24 cps)

Code Title




LWN139 Privacy Law


LWN195 Elder Law





LWN301 is available to International Students Only

LWN305 Applied Law

LWN305 replaces LWN162 and is compulsory forInternational Students and only available toInternational Students


Research Elective Units (may select up to 48cpsdepending on number of specialist elective units)

Code Title



Energy Law






Contempory Issues in Sentencing Law

Conception, Birth and the Law







International Criminal Tribunals



Education Law








Unit Information

Code Title



Students must complete 48 credit points of electiveunits. Students will complete elective units from theSpecialist* and Research Elective Units for theirchosen major.

*Students may complete up to 24 credit points ofSpecialist Law Elective Units.

Health Law Major is available part-time and is onlyavailable to Domestic Students.

In this listHealth Law Major - (Part-time and is onlyavailable to Domestic Students)

●

Core (48 cps)●


●

Research Elective Units (may select up to 48cps depending on chosen specialist electiveunits)

●

Unit Information●

Health Law Major - (Part-time and is only availableto Domestic Students)

Code Title

NB The Health Law Major is for continuting studentsonly and will not be offerd from 1 January, 2016.

Core (48 cps)

Code Title



LWN600 Professional Research

and Writing for Law


Code Title



Research Elective Units (may select up to 48 cpsdepending on chosen specialist elective units)

Code Title




LWN165Children's Health and theLaw






Unit Information

Code Title



Students must complete 48 credit points of electiveunits. Students will complete elective units from theSpecialist* and Research Elective Units for theirchosen major.

*Students may complete up to 24 credit points ofSpecialist Law Elective Units.

NB LWN301 and LWN305 are only available forInternational Students. LWN305 is compulsory forInternational Students.

In this listCore (48 cps)●


●

Research Elective Units (may select up to48cps depending on chosen specialist electiveunits)

●

Unit Information●

Core (48 cps)

Code Title





Code Title





LWN131Queensland State Lands:Law and Practice

LWN139 Privacy Law

Master of Laws




Select Issues in Property Law

Trade Mark Law


LWN177Special Topic inTechnology Law




Please note: LWN301 and LWN305 are onlyavailable to International Students

LWN305 Applied Law

Please note: LWN305 is compulsory forInternational Students and only available toInternational Students

Research Elective Units (may select up to 48cpsdepending on chosen specialist elective units)

Code Title

Banking and Finance Law


LWN051 Consumer Law






International and Comparative Intellectual PropertyLaw

Intellectual Property Litigation







Unit Information

Code Title





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Master of Applied Law

Year 2015

QUT code LW75

CRICOS 085235M

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144



CourseCoordinator


Catherine Brown+ 61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in any of the following areas or similardiscipline:

justice●

criminology●

criminal justice●

accounting●

engineering; or●

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any otherdiscipline plus a minimum of three years professionalwork experience judged against demonstratedknowledge of transactional, contractual and regulatoryprocesses and public policy in the context of theirdiscipline against the following criteria:

Demonstrate understanding of core conceptsof a relevant discipline and the ability totransfer these to a new context; and

●

Critically analyse contemporary developmentsin the practice of a relevant discipline; and

●

Communicate key concepts in policy orpractice in the specified discipline; or

●

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any otherdiscipline plus a minimum of three years professionalwork experience in applied law; or

A completed recognised graduate certificate (orhigher qualification) in any discipline.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in any of the following areas or similardiscipline:

justice●

criminology●

criminal justice●

accounting●

engineering; or●

A completed recognised Australian honours bachelordegree in any discipline; or

A completed recognised graduate certificate (orhigher qualification) in any discipline



Speaking 6.5

Writing 6.5

Reading 6.5

Listening 6.5

Overall 7.0

OverviewThe Master of Applied Law by coursework is designedfor students who are not legal practitioners but whowould find the application of legal skills andknowledge useful in their current careers in order tomanage contractual, transactional and regulatoryprocesses and/or to develop and implement publicpolicy.

This course provides an understanding of legalprinciples relevant to industry and professions otherthan law and develops the learners' ability toundertake law-related projects in their own

professional or occupational situations that requireunderstanding of legal principles and policy. Studentscan develop expertise in areas of law of specialrelevance to their profession or occupation throughthe selection of electives.

Course StructureThe Master of Applied Law (LW75) comprises 144credit points of coursework units, consisting of 60 cpof core units and 84 cp of Law/Justice electives.

Student may choose a maximum of four electivesfrom the Justice Options list.

Unit InformationNot all units are available in any one year. Generally,postgraduate law units are offered on a two yearrotational basis, and are offered subject to staffavailability and minimum enrolments being met.Current unit information can be found at Postgraduatestudent resources.Units may be offered in block, internal or internal andexternal mode of study.Some Law electives are available in internal modeonly.*International students on student visas are able toenrol in a combination of block, external and internalunits each semester. (This is subject to approval)

Domestic Course structureThe Master of Applied Law (LW75) comprises 144credit points of coursework units, consisting of 60 cpof core units and 84 cp of Law/Justice electives.


International CoursestructureThe Master of Applied Law (LW75) comprises 144credit points of coursework units, consisting of 60 cpof core units and 84 cp of Law/Justice electives.


Students must complete 4 core units.

Students must complete LWN301 Principles ofAustralian Contract Law OR LWN164 Health CareLaw and Ethics

Master of Applied Law Core Units

Code Title


LWN305 Applied Law


Students must choose one of the following:



Students will select a maximum of 7 elective unitsincluding up to 4 units from the Justice Unit Options(see Justice Unit Options list)

Please note: Auto credit from previous QUTqualifications will determine the number of unitsstudents need to complete

Master of Applied Law Elective Unit Options

Code Title

JSN172Applied Data AnalysisTechniques for Criminology

Master of Applied Law



and Criminal Justice

Banking and Finance Law


LWN025 includes LWN053, LWN056 and LWN057for students completing more than one ResearchProject units




LWN051 Consumer Law





Energy Law









Contemporary Issues in Sentencing Law

LWN139 Privacy Law

Corporate and Investment Regulation




Select Issues in Property Law

Trade Mark Law

Electronic Litigation












International Criminal Tribunals


Elder Law


Australian and Comparative Human Rights Law

Education Law




PUN210Contemporary HealthManagement




PUN212Health InformationManagement Perspectives

PUN213 Quality Management in Health

PUN688International Health Policy andManagement


PUN214Systems of Quality and Safetyin Health

PUN219Leadership of Quality andSafety in Health

BEN610 Project Management Principles


Students may select a maximum of 4 Justice UnitOptions (48 credit points)

Justice Unit Options

Code Title


JSN165Policy, Governance andJustice

JSN166 Justice Institutions

JSN167Public Sector Skills,Methods and Ethics

JSN168 Critical Policy Skills


White Collar Crime: Investigation and Prevention






Crime Prevention



Handbook



Master of Justice (Research)

Year 2015

QUT code JS52

CRICOS 020310J

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years



2015: $10,300 per StudyPeriod (full-time) if youexceed the maximum timeunder the RTS.



Total creditpoints

96

Start months Entry available at anytime.

Int. Start Months Entry available at anytime subject to approval

CourseCoordinator

Professor Reece Walters;[email protected]


Assistant Dean Research07 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsThe following persons shall be eligible to apply foradmission as a student for the degree:

a person who has completed the requirementsfor the degree of Bachelor of Justice(Honours) of QUT, or

1.

a person who has completed a qualificationthat is deemed equivalent and possessesappropriate research skills or substantialprofessional experience in the proposed fieldof research as deemed appropriate by thecourse coordinator, or

2.

a person who has professional publicationsthat the course coordinator and the FacultyResearch Committee accept as proof of astudent's advanced knowledge and researchability in the proposed field of research.

3.

International EntryrequirementsThe following persons shall be eligible to apply foradmission as a student for the degree:

a person who has completed the requirementsfor the degree of Bachelor of Justice(Honours) of QUT, or

1.

a person who has completed a qualificationthat is deemed equivalent and possessesappropriate research skills or substantialprofessional experience in the proposed fieldof research as deemed appropriate by theCourse Coordinator, or

2.

a person who has professional publications,etc that the Course Coordinator and theFaculty Research Committee accept as proofof a students advanced knowledge andresearch ability in the proposed field ofresearch.

3.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

Important information for2015This course is currently under review and is subject tofurther approval. Additional information will beavailable in August 2014.

Award1.1 The following rules apply to the degree of MasterJustice to be obtained by research and thesisawarded by the Queensland University of Technology,and are made with the authority of the AcademicBoard of this University.1.2 For the purposes of these Rules the CourseCoordinator acts as the delegate of the Dean, Facultyof Law, and the Faculty of Law Research Committeeacts as the delegate of the Law Academic Board.

Admissions and Enrolment3.1 An application for admission shall be made on theprescribed form:(i) The Postgraduate Research application form (PRForm) (if the applicant holds citizenship or permanentresidency in Australia or New Zealand); or(ii) The Foreign Research application form (FR Form)(if the applicant is an international candidate).3.2 Admission of a person as a candidate for the

degree shall be at the discretion of the CourseCoordinator on the recommendation of the LawFaculty Research Committee.3.3 A person applying for admission as a candidatefor the degree shall apply in accordance with therequirements of the Registrar and shall pay allprescribed fees.3.4 A person admitted as a candidate may enrol aseither a full-time student or a part-time student.International students studying in Australia on studentvisas may only enrol in full-time programs.

Progress Reports4.1 The Principal Supervisor and candidate arerequired to report on a six monthly basis (by 30 Apriland 30 September) on the prescribed form on thecandidate's progress and research plans. Reportsshall be signed by both the candidate and by thePrincipal Supervisor and submitted through the LawFaculty Research Committee to the Office ofResearch for consideration by the Research DegreesCommittee.4.2 Where the candidate's progress is deemedsatisfactory, the Research Degrees Committee shallapprove continuation of candidature.4.3 Where progress is deemed unsatisfactory, theResearch Degrees Committee, on advice from theFaculty Research Committee, will normally place thecandidature under review for a period of up to threemonths from the date that the candidate is advised inwriting of the decision. The Research DegreesCommittee will inform the candidate of the requiredremedial action to be followed taking account of theadvice provided by the Principal Supervisor and theFaculty.4.4 A report on the action taken to resolve thedeficiencies in the program must be made to theFaculty Research Committee and the ResearchDegrees Committee may then approve continuation ofcandidature if these deficiencies have been redressedand progress is again satisfactory.4.5 If progress is still unsatisfactory after the ReviewPeriod, the Research Degrees Committee, on advicefrom the Faculty Research Committee, shall ask thecandidate to show cause why the enrolment of thecandidate should not be terminated.4.6 If a candidate fails to submit an annual reportthrough their Principal Supervisor to ResearchDegrees Committee by the due date without applying,in writing, for an extension on the prescribed form twoweeks prior to the due date, the Research DegreesCommittee may ask the candidate to show cause whythe enrolment of the candidate should not beterminated.4.7 Upon failure of the candidate to show cause thecandidate's enrolment will be terminated.

Thesis Requirements5.1 Students undertake applied research on anapproved topic, which involves both an appropriatetheoretical perspective and a specific orientation toprofessional practice and application. The thesissubmitted for the degree shall be not less than 50,000words and should constitute a substantial contributionto knowledge and understanding in criminal justice(eg criminology, law enforcement, strategicintelligence). It shall include a title page, table ofcontents and bibliography, and shall otherwise complywith the University's requirements for presentingtheses.5.2 The candidate shall submit a detailed researchoutline to the Course Coordinator within two monthsof admission to candidature. The research outlineshould include the following:* The proposed title of the thesis;* The objectives of the program of research andinvestigation;* An outline of the proposed research;* The Research methods and plan;* The relation of the study to previous work in thesame field by the candidate and others;




* A preliminary literature review;* A substantial bibliography;* A timeline for the completion of the research* A copy of the Research Ethics Review Checklist* The proposed supervisor(s) and their credentials* An intellectual property agreement if required* Memo of Understanding for any external supervisor5.3 The Law Faculty Research Committee may, uponthe recommendation of the Course Coordinator varythe title of the thesis topic.5.4 A candidate enrolled for the degree shall, at leastonce per semester during the period of candidature,consult with the Principal Supervisor and, whereappropriate, any Associate Supervisor appointed bythe Law Faculty Research Committee on the advice ofthe Course Coordinator.5.5 A candidate shall submit three copies of the thesisin the form prescribed by the University for thesubmission of theses to the Course Coordinator notlater than the end of November or May, as the casemay be, in the year in which the candidate is requiredto complete the degree. On submission of the thesis,the candidate shall furnish a written statement to theeffect that the thesis is that candidate's work alone,except where due acknowledgment is made in thetext, and does not include material which has beenpreviously submitted or accepted for a degree ordiploma.5.6 The Principal Supervisor shall recommend to theFaculty Research Committee the names of twoexaminers for the thesis, at least one of whom mustbe external to the University and neither of whom arethe candidate's supervisor.5.7 The Law Faculty Research Committee, throughthe Office of Research, shall refer the thesis to twoexaminers. Each examiner shall report, normallywithin two months of receipt of the thesis, whether inthe examiner's opinion, the thesis is of the standardrequired for the award of the degree. Each examinershall also recommend that the thesis:(i) be accepted(ii) not be accepted, or(iii) be accepted subject to amendments to be madeto the satisfaction of the Principal Supervisor.5.8 After both examiners' reports are received theOffice of Research will forward them to the CourseCoordinator, the Principal Supervisor and thecandidate with an appropriate covering letter. (Untilsuch time as the examination process is complete theidentity of the examiners will be withheld from thecandidate.)

Examiners in AgreementWhere both examiners recommend that the thesis beaccepted (recommendations (i) or (iii)), the CourseCoordinator will consult with the Principal Supervisorto discuss any corrections or revisions that thecandidate may be required to make and whererevisions are required.

Where corrections or revisions are to be made to thesatisfaction of the Principal Supervisor, the PrincipalSupervisor must certify to the Research DegreesCommittee that they recommend acceptance of thethesis in fulfilment of the conditions for the award ofthe MJust (Research) degree.

Examiners not in AgreementWhere the recommendations of the examiners are notin agreement as to whether the thesis should beaccepted for the award of MJust (Research) or as towhether the thesis may be revised, the Law FacultyResearch Committee will refer the thesis to a thirdexaminer.

Upon receipt of the third examiner's report, a majoritydecision shall be adopted. Where the majoritydecision is that the thesis be accepted or that thethesis be rejected, this shall be the decision of theexaminers as the case may be. Where therecommendation of three examiners clearly differ andno clear majority exists, the Course Coordinator ornominee shall liaise with the Principal Supervisor todetermine the further course of action.

AppealsA candidate whose thesis has failed may lodge an

appeal against the outcome of the examinationprocess. The grounds for appeal may be on mattersof process only, ie procedural irregularities in theconduct of the examination or documented evidenceof examiner bias as evidenced by comments in theexaminers reports.

An appeal must be lodged within sixty (60) days of thedate of written advice from the Office of Research onthe outcome of the examination. This appeal mustinclude the specific grounds on which the appeal isbased. Appeals must be submitted in writing to theOffice of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research andAdvancement). The University Director, PostgraduateResearch Studies, will determine whether a potentialconflict of interest exists in relation to his/herconsideration of the appeal. In cases where a conflictof interest exists, the University Director,Postgraduate Research Studies, will appoint amember of academic staff, with expertise in researchcandidate supervision to consider the appeal.

The University Director, Postgraduate ResearchStudies, or appointee will decide whether a caseexists and may seek the advice of the Faculty orschool as appropriate. The appeal may be allowed ordismissed. If an appeal is allowed, the UniversityDirector, Postgraduate Research Studies, orappointee cannot recommend that the degree beawarded but shall recommend that the thesis be re-examined.

The University Director, Postgraduate ResearchStudies, or appointee will make a determination onthe appeal as soon as practicable and will adviseappellants, in writing, of the result of the appeal.

5.9 Following final acceptance of the thesis onebound copy and one electronic copy of the thesismust be submitted to the Office of Research forinclusion in the QUT Faculty of Law Library. Thesecopies shall be in the prescribed form as set out in theUniversity Requirements for Presenting Theses andbe provided at the candidate's expense. An additionalcopy shall be bound at the Faculty's expense forinclusion in the Faculty Office collection. Anycorrections resulting from the examiners' assessmentshall be made prior to binding, and by retyping if theywould otherwise be obtrusive.

Credit for Research WorkDone Elsewhere6.1 The Course Coordinator may grant credit towardthe Master of Justice degree by Research for workdone at another institution of similar standing. Suchcredit shall not be granted unless the candidateprovides to the Course Coordinator:

(i) evidence that the candidate has cancelled orterminated enrolment at the other institution, and(ii) a written undertaking that the candidate will notseek credit in any form or manner for work done at theother institution or any other institutions except tocomplete the degree at QUT.

Time for CompletionRequirements7.1 Except in special circumstances and with theapproval of the Course Coordinator:

(i) a full-time candidate shall complete all therequirements for the degree not earlier than the end ofthe second semester and not later than the end of thesixth semester of candidature;(ii) a part-time candidate shall complete all therequirements for the degree not earlier than the end ofthe fourth semester and not later than the end of theeight semester of the candidature. Internationalstudents studying on student visas must be enrolledon a full-time basis.

7.2 The Course Coordinator may, upon theapplication of the candidate, extend any time limitedby the rules by such further period as may be

consistent with general University rules. Extensions oftime for international students will only be made inexceptional circumstances. International studentsshould consult the Course Coordinator and the Officeof International Students if an extension of time isrequired.

Award of Degree8.1 A candidate who has fulfilled the requirements ofthese rules and who has otherwise complied with theprovisions of all statutes and other rules applicablemay be admitted to the degree of Master of Justice(Research) by the University Academic Board on therecommendation of the Law Academic Board and theUniversity Research Degrees Committee.

Domestic Course structureImportant information for 2015

This course is under review and is subject to furtherapproval. Additional information will be availableAugust 2014.

Students undertake applied research on an approvedtopic, which involves both an appropriate theoreticalperspective and a specific orientation to professionalpractice and application.

The thesis that students submit for their degreeshould be not less than 50,000 words and shouldconstitute a substantial contribution to knowledge andunderstanding in the student’s area of research.

International CoursestructureCourse structureImportant information for 2015

This course is under review and is subject to furtherapproval. Additional information will be availableAugust 2014.

Students undertake applied research on an approvedtopic, which involves both an appropriate theoreticalperspective and a specific orientation to professionalpractice and application.

The thesis that students submit for their degreeshould be not less than 50 000 words and shouldconstitute a substantial contribution to knowledge andunderstanding in the student’s area of research.

Sample StructureCourse structureStudents undertake applied research on an approvedtopic, which involves both an appropriate theoreticalperspective and a specific orientation to professionalpractice and application.


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Code Title

Course Structure

Masters Research Units

IFT694 Thesis

Students will be enrolled as part-time or full-timedepending on their selection of study load.



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Year 2015

QUT code JS60

CRICOS 085234A

Duration(full-time)

1.5 years


3 years






Total creditpoints

144



CourseCoordinator

Professor Reece Walters;[email protected]


Assistant Dean ResearchPh: 07 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor honours degreeincluding a major relevant to the intended area ofstudy; or

A completed recognised four year bachelor degree (orequivalent) including a major relevant to the intendedarea of study with a minimum grade point average(GPA) score of 5.0 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) andrelevant professional and/ or research experience asdetermined by Faculty.

Research proposals must be submitted with yourapplication. Proposed research projects are subjectto supervisor availability and resources availablewithin the faculty to support the proposed researchtopic.

Application GuideApplicants are asked to nominate a supervisor andtopic when submitting a formal application. Anapplication is likely to be more successful where asupervisor and topic are well matched.

Applicants should ensure that there is a genuine fitwith the potential supervisor's research interests bylooking at the interests of the researchers within therelevant school as described on the QUT Law Facultywebsite. Applicants are encouraged to contact thepostgraduate research enquiries team for assistanceat ([email protected])

This contact should include a transcript of academicrecords, the topic area which you wish to study, theschool in which you wish to undertake your research,and if known, the name of a potential supervisor. TheHDR Admissions Officer may ask you for furtherinformation to assist with your enquiry. Theinformation will be passed onto the nominated (orrelevant) school or supervisor.

Faculty Research ContactEmail: [email protected]

Telephone: +61 7 3138 1162

Application SubmissionYou can submit an online application or hardcopyusing the PR Form. Hardcopy applications can beemailed to the QUT HDR Admissions Office at([email protected]). Applications mustinclude all supporting documentations including yourdetailed research proposal.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor honours degreeincluding a major relevant to the intended area ofstudy; or

A completed recognised bachelor degree (orequivalent) including a major relevant to the intendedarea of study with a minimum grade point average(GPA) score of 5.0 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) andrelevant professional and/ or research experience asdetermined by Faculty.

Research proposals must be submitted with yourapplication. Proposed research projects are subject tosupervisor availability and resources available withinthe faculty to support the proposed research topic.





Telephone: +61 7 3138 1162

Application SubmissionYou can submit an application using the FR Form.Applications can be emailed to QUT Admissions([email protected]). Applications mustinclude all supporting documentations including yourdetailed research proposal.



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OverviewStudents can pursue advanced postgraduateresearch in a range of justice-related areas. Studentswill develop their research and analytical skills, thusadvancing their career possibilities.

AimThe Master of Justice (Research) aims to allowstudents to pursue supervised research in a range ofjustice-related areas, including social justice, policing,sexuality and gender, eco justice and corruption.This course will help you develop your research andanalytical skills and enable you to make a substantialcontribution to knowledge and understanding in yourdiscipline area.

Learning Outcomes1. Demonstrate advanced and specialistunderstanding of theories in justice and policy,generating new knowledge in research andscholarship contexts (Discipline Knowledge).2. Analyse and critically evaluate abstract conceptsand theories to develop innovative responses tocomplex contemporary problems (Critical Thinking).3. Research and develop proposals for changes injustice and policy, applying relevant researchmethodologies and principles (IndependentResearch).4. Apply and synthesise advanced technical,theoretical and communication strategies to produce aresearch outcome and argument, disseminating theseresearch results to a wide variety of audiences(Communication) and5. Demonstrate professional behaviour informed bycontemporary justice, ethical, social & cultural




protocols, with robust commitment to ongoing self-development in justice policy (Ethics andProfessionalism).

Domestic Course structureStudents undertake applied research on an approvedtopic, which involves both an appropriate theoreticalperspective and a specific orientation to professionalpractice and application.


In addition to the thesis you will need to undertakeApplied Data Analysis Techniques for Criminologyand Criminal Justice (JSN172) and two Justiceelective units.

Students will also complete a graduate seminar. Atthe postgraduate level, it is important that, asresearchers, you connect your project to largerresearch issues and activities across Law. Thisseminar-based unit fosters a culture of discussion anddebate amongst Faculty of Law research candidates.The seminars offer you the opportunity to share theoutcomes of your research and discuss the writing ofthe thesis/exegesis. This unit is taken during the latterhalf of candidature prior to submitting your thesis forexamination.

International CoursestructureStudents undertake applied research on an approvedtopic, which involves both an appropriate theoreticalperspective and a specific orientation to professionalpractice and application.


In addition to the thesis you will need to undertakeApplied Data Analysis Techniques for Criminologyand Criminal Justice (JSN172) and two Justiceelective units.

Students will also complete a graduate seminar. Atthe postgraduate level, it is important that, asresearchers, you connect your project to largerresearch issues and activities across Law. Thisseminar-based unit fosters a culture of discussion anddebate amongst Faculty of Law research candidates.The seminars offer you the opportunity to share theoutcomes of your research and discuss the writing ofthe thesis/exegesis. This unit is taken during the latterhalf of candidature prior to submitting your thesis forexamination.


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Semester 1

IFT693 Thesis



Semester 2

IFT693 Thesis


Semester 3

IFT693 Thesis

JSN600 Graduate Seminar



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Master of Laws (Research)

Year 2015

QUT code LW52

CRICOS 012654G

Duration(full-time)

1 year


2 years





2015: $12,500 per StudyPeriod (full-time)

Total creditpoints

96


48


24


Int. Start Months Entry available at anytime subject to approval

CourseCoordinator

Assistant Dean(Research)


Assistant Dean Research+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor honours degreeincluding a major relevant to the intended area ofstudy; or

A completed recognised four year bachelor degree (orequivalent) including a major relevant to the intendedarea of study with a minimum grade point average(GPA) score of 5.0 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) andrelevant professional and/ or research experience asdetermined by Faculty.

Research proposals must be submitted with yourapplication. Proposed research projects are subjectto supervisor availability and resources availablewithin the faculty to support the proposed researchtopic.





Telephone: +61 7 3138 1162

Application SubmissionYou can submit an online application or hardcopyusing the PR Form. Hardcopy applications can beemailed to the QUT HDR Admissions Office at([email protected]). Applications mustinclude all supporting documentations including yourdetailed research proposal.

International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor honours degreeincluding a major relevant to the intended area ofstudy; or

A completed recognised bachelor degree (orequivalent) including a major relevant to the intendedarea of study with a minimum grade point average(GPA) score of 5.0 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) andrelevant professional and/ or research experience asdetermined by Faculty.

Research proposals must be submitted with yourapplication. Proposed research projects are subject tosupervisor availability and resources available withinthe faculty to support the proposed research topic.





Telephone: +61 7 3138 1162

Application SubmissionYou can submit an application using the FR Form.Applications can be emailed to QUT Admissions([email protected]). Applications mustinclude all supporting documentations including yourdetailed research proposal.



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Progress Reports4.1 The Principal Supervisor and candidate arerequired to complete a QUT Annual Report,completed online via QUT Virtual and due on 30September as well as an informal report to theAssistant Dean Research by 30 April.4.2 Where the candidate’s progress is deemedsatisfactory, the Research Degrees Committee shallapprove continuation of candidature.4.3 Where progress is deemed unsatisfactory, theResearch Degrees Committee, on advice from theFaculty Research Committee, will normally place thecandidate under review for a period of up to threemonths from the date that the candidate is advised inwriting of the decision. The Research DegreesCommittee will inform the candidate of the requiredremedial action to be followed taking account of theadvice provided by the Principal Supervisor and theFaculty.4.4 A report on the action taken to resolve thedeficiencies in the program must be made to theFaculty Research Committee and the ResearchDegrees Committee may then approve continuation ofcandidature if these deficiencies have been redressedand progress is again satisfactory.4.5 If progress is still unsatisfactory after the ReviewPeriod, the Research Degrees Committee, on advicefrom the Faculty Research Committee, shall ask thecandidate to show cause why the enrolment of thecandidate should not be terminated.4.6 If a candidate fails to submit an annual reportthrough their Principal Supervisor to ResearchDegrees Committee by the due date without applying,in writing, for an extension on the prescribed form twoweeks prior to the due date, the Research DegreesCommittee may ask the candidate to show cause why

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the enrolment of the candidate should not beterminated.4.7 Upon failure of the candidate to show cause thecandidate’s enrolment will be terminated.

Thesis Requirements5.1 The thesis submitted for the degree shall be notless than 50,000 words and not more than 60,000words in length and shall constitute a substantialcontribution to knowledge and understanding in thearea of the law and subject of the research. It shallinclude a title page, table of contents andbibliography, and shall otherwise comply with theUniversity’s requirements for presenting theses.5.2 The candidate shall submit a detailed researchoutline to the Assistant Dean, Research within twomonths of admission to candidature. The researchoutline should address the following:• The proposed title of the thesis;• The objectives of the program of research andinvestigation;• An outline of the proposed research;• The Research methods and plan;• The relation of the study to previous work in thesame field by the candidate and others;• A preliminary literature review;• A substantial bibliography;• A timeline for the completion of the research• A copy of the Research Ethics Review Checklist• The proposed supervisor(s) and their credentials• An intellectual property agreement if required• Memo of Understanding for any external supervisor5.2 A candidate enrolled for the degree shall, at leastonce per semester during the period of candidature,consult with the Principal Supervisor and, whereappropriate, any Associate Supervisor appointed bythe Law Faculty Research Committee on the advice ofthe Assistant Dean, Research.5.3 A candidate shall submit three copies of the thesisin the form prescribed by the University for thesubmission of theses to the Assistant Dean, Researchin the year in which the candidate is required tocomplete the degree. On submission of the thesis, thecandidate shall furnish a written statement to theeffect that the thesis is that candidate’s work alone,except where due acknowledgment is made in thetext, and does not include material which has beenpreviously submitted or accepted for a degree ordiploma.5.4 The Principal Supervisor shall recommend to theFaculty Research Committee the names of twoexaminers for the thesis, at least one of whom mustbe external to the University and neither of whom arethe candidate’s supervisor.5.5 The Law Faculty Research Committee, throughthe Office of Research, shall refer the thesis to twoexaminers. Each examiner shall report, normallywithin two months of receipt of the thesis, whether inthe examiner’s opinion, the thesis is of the standardrequired for the award of the degree. Each examinershall also recommend that the thesis:(i) be accepted(ii) not be accepted, or(iii) be accepted subject to amendments to be madeto the satisfaction of the Principal Supervisor.5.8 After both examiners’ reports are received theOffice of Research will forward them to the AssistantDean, Research, the Principal Supervisor and thecandidate with an appropriate covering letter. (Untilsuch time as the examination process is complete theidentity of the examiners will be withheld from thecandidate.)

Examiners in AgreementWhere both examiners recommend that the thesis beaccepted (recommendations (i) or (iii)), the AssistantDean, Research will consult with the PrincipalSupervisor to discuss any corrections or revisions thatthe candidate may be required to make and whererevisions are required.

Where corrections or revisions are to be made to thesatisfaction of the Principal Supervisor, the PrincipalSupervisor must certify to the Research DegreesCommittee that they recommend acceptance of thethesis in fulfilment of the conditions for the award of

the LLM (Research) degree.

Examiners not in AgreementWhere the recommendations of the examiners are notin agreement as to whether the thesis should beaccepted for the award of LLM(Research) or as towhether the thesis may be revised, the Law FacultyResearch Committee will refer the thesis to a thirdexaminer.

Upon receipt of the third examiner’s report, a majoritydecision shall be adopted. Where the majoritydecisions is that the thesis be accepted or that thethesis be rejected, this shall be the decisions of theexaminers as the case may be. Where therecommendation of three examiners clearly differ andno clear majority exists, the Assistant Dean, Researchor nominee shall liaise with the Principal Supervisor todetermine the further course of action.

AppealsA candidate whose thesis has failed may lodge anappeal against the outcome of the examinationprocess. The grounds for appeal may be on mattersof process only, ie procedural irregularities in theconduct of the examination or documented evidenceof examiner bias as evidenced by comments in theexaminers reports.

An appeal must be lodged within sixty (60) days of thedate of written advice from the Office of Research onthe outcome of the examination. This appeal mustinclude the specific grounds on which the appeal isbased. Appeals must be submitted in writing to theOffice of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research andAdvancement). The Director, Postgraduate ResearchStudies, will determine whether a potential conflict ofinterest exists in relation to his/her consideration ofthe appeal. In cases where a conflict of interest exists,the Director, Postgraduate Research Studies, willappoint a member of academic staff, with expertise inresearch candidate supervision to consider theappeal.

The Director, Postgraduate Research Studies, orappointee will decide whether a case exists and mayseek the advice of the Faculty or school asappropriate. The appeal may be allowed or dismissed.If an appeal is allowed, the Director, PostgraduateResearch Studies, or appointee cannot recommendthat the degree be awarded but shall recommend thatthe thesis be re-examined.

The Director, Postgraduate Research Studies, orappointee will make a determination on the appeal assoon as practicable and will advise appellants, inwriting, of the result of the appeal.

5.9 Following final acceptance of the thesis, onebound copy and one electronic copy of the thesismust be submitted to the Office of Research forinclusion in the QUT Faculty of Law Library. Thesecopies shall be in the prescribed form as set out in theUniversity Requirements for Presenting Theses andbe provided at the candidate’s expense. An additionalcopy shall be bound at the Faculty’s expense forinclusion in the Faculty Office collection. Anycorrections resulting from the examiners’ assessmentshall be made prior to binding, and by retyping if theywould otherwise be obtrusive.

Further InformationFor further information please contact:Senior Administration Officer (Research)Phone: +61 7 3138 4653Email: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureStudents complete a thesis of not less than 50,000and no more than 60,000 words that constitutes asubstantial contribution to knowledge andunderstanding of the law in the student’s area ofresearch.

International CoursestructureCourse structureStudents complete a thesis of not less than 50,000and no more than 60,000 words that constitutes asubstantial contribution to knowledge andunderstanding of the law in the student’s area ofresearch.


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Research Coursework Units

Students may complete Research coursework unitsupon consutlation with the Faculty or theirsupervisor.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Faculty of Law)

Year 2015

QUT code IF49

CRICOS 006367J






Total creditpoints


48


24

Start months At any time. Requiresapproval.

Int. Start Months Entry is available at anytime subject to approval

CourseCoordinator

Enquiries [email protected] 07 3138 3041.


Assistant Dean, Research+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsAdmission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on anapplicant’s demonstrated research aptitude and theavailability of supervision, infrastructure andresources needed for the proposed research project.

An applicant would normally hold:a relevant first or second class division Ahonours degree or equivalent, or

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Masters and professional doctorates degrees bycoursework must contain a significant researchcomponent, normally no less than 25%.

Holders of masters and professional doctorates bycoursework must:

have a grade point average of at least 5.0 on a7 point scale and

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An applicant would normally hold:a relevant first or second class division Ahonours degree or equivalent, or

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an appropriate Masters degree or ProfessionalDoctorate (by research or coursework)

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Masters and Professional Doctorates degrees bycoursework must contain a significant researchcomponent, normally no less than 25%.

Holders of Masters and Professional Doctoral byCoursework must:

have a grade point average of at least 5.0 on a7 point scale and

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present evidence of research experience andpotential for approval

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Financial GuaranteeAcceptable forms of evidence include:

A letter from an approved employer confirmingthe continuation of your salary; or

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A signed Scholarship Agreement betweenQUT and your sponsoring agency; or

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An accepted letter of offer from QUT for apostgraduate research scholarship; or

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Location and DurationThe expected duration of the Doctor of Philosophy isthree to four years full-time, or six to eight years part-time. Full-time study is normally conducted on-campus at QUT. Part-time and external study optionsmay be available depending on the project,infrastructure requirements and fundingarrangements. Although QUT offers this flexibility,

candidates must meet minimum attendancerequirements and the university must be satisfied thatadequate supervision and resources are available.

International student visas require on-campus study tobe completed full-time.

International Student EntryAdmission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on anapplicant’s demonstrated research aptitude and theavailability of supervision, infrastructure andresources needed for the proposed research project.

An applicant would normally hold:. a relevant first or second class division A honoursdegree or equivalent, or. an appropriate Masters degree or ProfessionalDoctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and Professional Doctorates degrees bycoursework must contain a significant researchcomponent, normally no less than 25%.

Holders of Masters and Professional Doctoral byCoursework must:• have a grade point average of at least 5.0 on a 7point scale and• present evidence of research experience andpotential for approval

English language proficiency requires Internationalapplicants to meet an IELTS overall bandscore of 6.5with no sub-score below 6.0.

FINANCIAL GUARANTEEAcceptable forms of evidence include:- A letter from an approved employer confirming thecontinuation of your salary; OR- A signed Scholarship Agreement between QUT andyour sponsoring agency; OR- An accepted letter of offer from QUT for apostgraduate research scholarship; OR- An approved external scholarship.

Course StructureQUT adopts a project management approach. PhDcandidates work closely with their supervisory team tomeet collegially reviewed milestones leading to timelysubmission of a thesis for examination. QUT is proudof its record of timely completions and low attritionrates realised by this approach.

During candidature the supervisor and other keystakeholders will provide advice and direction to thecandidate to encourage their participation in universityscholarly activities such as research seminars,teaching and publication. The length of the thesisvaries according to the topic, but should normally beno longer than 100,000 words, excluding bibliography.

FeesAustralian citizens and permanent residents will beawarded a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.Domestic students are not required to apply for anRTS entitlement, as it will be automatically allocated.The RTS covers tuition fees but not other studyrelated costs. PhD Students are entitled to four yearsfull-time equivalent study under these schemes.Students who exceed this entitlement may apply toQUT for extension, however the University maycharge fees for the period of the program, whichexceeds the student's entitlement. The Universitydetermines the fee level for domestic and internationalstudents.

Further InformationFor further information about this course, pleasecontact:Research Students CentrePhone: +61 7 3138 4475Email: [email protected]

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Faculty of LawPhone: +61 7 3138 4653Email: [email protected]

Domestic Course structureMandatory units:

IFN001 Advanced Information Retrieval Skills●

Time-based Thesis●

Other units as agreed by student in negotiation withtheir supervisor and faculty.

International CoursestructureCourse designMandatory

IFN001 Advanced Information Retrieval Skills

Time based Thesis

Other units as agreed by student in negotiation withtheir supervisor and faculty.



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Doctor of Juridical Science

Year 2015

QUT code LW50

CRICOS 012652J

Duration(full-time)

2 years


4 years



Research TrainingScheme funded. Tuitionfees may apply forexceeding maximum time- 2015: $10,700 per StudyPeriod (full-time)



Total creditpoints

192


48


24


Int. Start Months Entry is available at anytime subject to approval

CourseCoordinator

Assistant Dean, Research


Assistant Dean Research+61 7 3138 [email protected]

Domestic Entry requirementsThe Faculty of Law Research Committee may admitto candidature an applicant who:

holds or has completed the requirements ofthe degree of (a) Master of Laws (coursework)or (b) Master of Justice (coursework) with agrade point average of at least 5.5 on a 7 pointscale at QUT or its equivalent from anotherinstitution which, in the opinion of the AssistantDean, Research maintains standardscomparable with those required for the awardof the degree of Master of Laws and Master ofJustice by coursework respectively at QUT,and, an applicant must also satisfy thefollowing

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have a minimum of two years professionalexperience appropriate to the proposed courseof study

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demonstrate a level of research experienceand potential which is deemed acceptable tothe Assistant Dean, Research, for example, bythe publication of articles in refereed researchjournals; and

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demonstrate a sufficient command of theEnglish language to complete the proposedcourse of study in that language.

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International Entryrequirements1. Entry Requirements1.1 The Faculty of Law Research Committee mayadmit to candidature an applicant who:(i) holds or has completed the requirements of thedegree of (a)Master of Laws by Coursework or(b)Master of Justice by Coursework with a grade pointaverage of at least 5.5 on a 7 point scale at theQueensland University of Technology or its equivalentfrom another institution which, in the opinion of theAssistant Dean, Research maintains standardscomparable with those required for the award of thedegree of Master of Laws and Master of Justice byCoursework respectively at the Queensland Universityof Technology;

and, an applicant must also satisfy the following:

(ii) have a minimum of two years professionalexperience appropriate to the proposed course ofstudy;(iii) demonstrate a level of research experience andpotential which is deemed acceptable to the AssistantDean, Research, for example, by the publication ofarticles in refereed research journals; and(iv) demonstrate a sufficient command of the Englishlanguage to complete the proposed course of study inthat language.



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1. Entry Requirements1.1 The Faculty of Law Research Committee mayadmit to candidature an applicant who:(i) holds or has completed the requirements of thedegree of (a)Master of Laws by Coursework or(b)Master of Justice by Coursework with a grade pointaverage of at least 5.5 on a 7 point scale at theQueensland University of Technology or its equivalent

from another institution which, in the opinion of theAssistant Dean, Research maintains standardscomparable with those required for the award of thedegree of Master of Laws and Master of Justice byCoursework respectively at the Queensland Universityof Technology;

and, an applicant must also satisfy the following:

(ii) have a minimum of two years professionalexperience appropriate to the proposed course ofstudy;(iii) demonstrate a level of research experience andpotential which is deemed acceptable to the AssistantDean, Research, for example, by the publication ofarticles in refereed research journals; and(iv) demonstrate a sufficient command of the Englishlanguage to complete the proposed course of study inthat language.

2. Period of Time forCompletion of Program2.1 The normal period of candidature is:* Full-time candidates: two years from date ofcommencement;* Part-time candidates: four years from date ofcommencement;In exceptional cases the Law Faculty ResearchCommittee may approve submission of the thesiswithin a shorter period.2.2 The maximum period of candidature is:* Full-time candidates: four years from date ofcommencement;* Part-time candidates: eight years from date ofcommencement;2.3 The candidate may change from full-time to part-time candidature or vice versa by making applicationon a prescribed form to the Faculty ResearchCommittee through the office of the Assistant Dean,Research. International students studying on studentvisas are unable to alter their mode of study from full-time to part-time unless they are in their finalsemester of study.2.4 A candidate who does not expect to submit his/herthesis by the maximum candidature date must applyfor an extension of time on the prescribed formthrough the Assistant Dean, Research forconsideration by the Faculty Research Committee.The application must include the reasons for thedelay, written endorsement of the request forextension by the Principal Supervisor and a revisedtimeline for completion. Applications for extensionswill not normally be considered by the FacultyResearch Committee unless the reasons for thedelays have been documented in previousprogress/supervisor reports. Extensions will only begiven in exceptional circumstances. Minor breakdownof computer equipment or absence of a PrincipalSupervisor are not usually considered exceptional.

3. Supervision3.1 Supervision shall be conducted according to theQUT Code of Good Practice for PostgraduateResearch Studies and Supervision (MOPP Appendix9).3.2 A Principal Supervisor from QUT and oneAssociate Supervisor shall be appointed.3.3 The Principal Supervisor has responsibility forsupervising a candidate on a frequent basis and mustbe a current member of the QUT staff or an emeritusprofessor of QUT still active in research. The PrincipalSupervisor shall normally have undertaken successfulsupervision of research degree candidates, and shallhave an established research record in the area of theproposed project.3.4 The Associate Supervisor may be a member ofthe QUT staff and must possess appropriate expertisein the research field and would normally be a personwho has undertaken successful supervision ofresearch degree candidates.

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4. Course StructureThe value of the course is set at 192 credit points, adissertation of 50,000-60,000 words. Students mustcomplete or have completed LWN048 AdvancedLegal Research (or equivalent) as a requirement ofthis course.

Further InformationSenior Administration Officer (Research) Phone: +617 3138 4653; Fax: +61 7 3138 1161; e-mail:[email protected]

Domestic Course structureStudents will be required to complete IFN001Advanced Information Retrieval Skills and LWN048Advanced Legal Research (or equivalent) as arequirement of this course.

Candidates may be required to undertake othercoursework units to prepare for the thesis at thedirection of the supervisor/s.

Candidates will undertake a program of supervisedresearch to produce a thesis of 50,000-60,000 words(excluding bibliography).

International CoursestructureCourse structureStudents will be required to complete IFN001Advanced Information Retrieval Skills and LWN048Advanced Legal Research (or equivalent) as arequirement of this course.

Candidates may be required to undertake othercoursework units to prepare for the thesis at thedirection of the supervisor/s.

Candidates will undertake a program of supervisedresearch to produce a thesis of 50,000-60,000 words(excluding bibliography).


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Past Exchange Structures

Year 2015

QUT code U0TEST

CRICOS 050639B

Duration(full-timeinternational)

6 months


There are no tuition feespayable to QUT for theExchange Year Program.

Total creditpoints

96

CourseCoordinator

Nicole PattersonManager, InternationalStudent MobilityEmail: [email protected]



International CoursestructureUnits are subject to availability, faculties hold the finaldecision on students eligiblity to the pre-approvedunits.


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Bachelor of Justice

Year 2015

QUT code JS31

CRICOS 006117E

OP Guarantee Yes






Total creditpoints

288


48


24

CourseCoordinator

Dr Angela Dwyer




Discontinuation of coursecodeThe course code JS31 has been discontinued andrecoded to JS32. Prospective students should consultthe entry for JS32 Bachelor of Justice or contact theSchool of Justice for further information.


Domestic Course structureThis course is only available for continuing students.Please contact the School of Justice for courseprogression enquiries.








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