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Students who undertake a double degree are candidates for both degrees and are able to complete the two degrees with five years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, with the major in Sport Management, was developed out of a need to provide qualified professionals for employment in sport business and recreation administration.
The Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession.
Applicants who do not have the required entry mark are encouraged to apply for the single, partner degree. If those students achieve the required grade point average during that course, they may then apply for transfer into the double degree with Law.
Graduates can pursue an exciting range of career opportunities that combine their knowledge of these disciplines to work in law-related areas of health, sport, health and fitness and the leisure industry. They can also pursue career paths specific to either discipline: that is, as barristers or solicitors in government or private sectors; or as sport administrators, sport facility managers, health and fitness centre managers, health promotion officers, development officers with amateur and professional sporting organisations, program staff and managers at sport and recreation centres and resorts, executive officers with national and state sporting associations, event managers/coordinators, and sport marketing and media officers.
The Bachelor of Laws fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training or similar to be eligible for admission.
Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country’s admission body to confirm their admission requirements.
Law students can undertake voluntary legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices, to complement their practical legal skills and become familiar with the issues facing working lawyers.
There are no majors in this double degree, however, a diverse range of law-based elective units is available.
Honours is embedded in the Bachelor of Laws degree and requires the completion of two specified Law units in addition to high academic achievement overall.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Laws a total of 480 credit points (usually 40 units) must be completed.
Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year. Please contact the School for further information.
For course rules and a full list of units, please refer to the Specific Award Rules below.
| Locations | ||
| Distance Education | Unavailable | |
| Lismore | Session 1 | |
| Coffs Harbour | Unavailable | |
| Gold Coast Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga |
Unavailable | |
| Course Duration | 5 years full-time; 10 years part-time | |
| Fees and Charges | • Domestic fees • Additional fee information |
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| School | School of Law and Justice | |
| Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries | scu.edu.au/enquiries | |
| Further Information | Ph: 1800 626 481 |
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| Total Units: | Award Abbreviation: | 2013 ATAR equivalent/OP: |
| 40 | BSport&ExSc, LLB | 89/7 |
| UAC Course Code | QTAC Course Code | CRICOS Course Code |
| Lismore: 336106 | Lismore: 056081 | N/A |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our distance education study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Attendance at two four-day on-campus workshops is a requirement of the Bachelor of Laws. The workshops are designed to improve students’ capacities in critical analysis, legal theory, social critique, legal argument, and communication. For more information, go to law workshops.
MySCU is a student’s point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.
The web-based program Blackboard Collaborate delivers advanced on-line learning environments for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces and classrooms. They can share files, presentations, and applications. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.
Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and books of readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.
The SCU library provides a wide range of services including librarian assistance, print and electronic resources, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, ebooks, ereadings, and full-text journal literature.
The Academic Skills Development team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support.
The assessment methods used in the Bachelor of Laws vary from unit to unit. They may include research proposals, research essays, reports, oral and written presentations, case studies, online and class participation, and examinations. The weighting of assessment marks between assignments and examinations also varies.
Assessment items for the Bachelor of Exercise Science vary from unit to unit and generally comprise a mix of laboratory-based and readings-based assignments, seminar presentations, field and investigation reports, and formal practical and written examinations.
Southern Cross University provides students with contemporary well-equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Modern audio-visual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.
Law students at the Lismore Campus also have access to a Moot Court with a two-way viewing room, which is used for teaching practical skills in a court setting.
Specialist facilities for Sport and Exercise Science students include fully equipped exercise physiology, biomechanics and biochemistry laboratories, a multi-purpose sports hall and weight training gymnasium.
On-campus Undergraduate applications
To apply to study an undergraduate degree at a SCU campus, apply online through the NSW Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). For more information please visit either the UAC or QTAC websites: www.uac.edu.au or www.qtac.edu.au. A late fee applies for UAC and QTAC applications received after the 30th of September.
At Southern Cross University, your previous study or work experience may help you cut time off your degree.
We recommend that you apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.
For more details and how to apply please visit the Advanced Standing website.
Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies)
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
4.1 Qualification for AdmissionApplicants for admission to candidature shall normally have satisfied the requirements prescribed in Rule 2 Section 2 of the Rules Relating to Awards, or shall have completed a minimum of eight (8) units at this or another university and have a level of achievement acceptable to the School Boards.
4.2 Duration of CourseNormally, unless the School Boards otherwise determine, a candidate shall be required to complete the requirements of the double degrees in not more than twelve (12) years from the date of commencement.
4.3 Requirements for an AwardThis Rule is the same as Rule 4.3 of the Bachelor of Laws Rules.
Please note: This course is not available for external study (University-wide) by distance education.