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In the fight for justice, you need knowledge, integrity and perseverance. This degree embraces all these qualities as you learn how the law works, why specific laws exist, and how our laws impact on others.
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies is an excellent degree for those wanting to work in policy development, paralegal positions, conveyancing, and in the justice sector. It provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and a strong understanding of Australian and international politics and society. If you have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course will extend your knowledge, skills and expertise. The conveyancing major, which is accredited by New South Wales Fair Trading, enables you to become a licenced conveyancer in NSW.
Our graduates can envisage career roles across the justice and social policy sector, as well as the public service. Students who want to become lawyers may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Laws during or at the completion of their studies.
Alternatively, students can choose to graduate with the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) after completing the required 16 units.
In the fight for justice, you need knowledge, integrity and perseverance. This degree embraces all these qualities as you learn how the law works, why specific laws exist, and how our laws impact on others.
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies is an excellent degree for those wanting to work in policy development, paralegal positions, conveyancing, and in the justice sector. It provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and a strong understanding of Australian and international politics and society. If you have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course will extend your knowledge, skills and expertise. The conveyancing major, which is accredited by New South Wales Fair Trading, enables you to become a licenced conveyancer in NSW.
Our graduates can envisage career roles across the justice and social policy sector, as well as the public service. Students who want to become lawyers may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Laws during or at the completion of their studies.
Alternatively, students can choose to graduate with the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) after completing the required 16 units.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Candidates who have completed an Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) may be granted advanced standing for up to sixteen (16) units towards the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies.
| Country | Score |
|---|---|
| Austria AMC | 3.4 |
| Bangladesh HSC | 3.6 |
| Brazil SSLC | 8.2 |
| Canada High School OSSD | 50 |
| Chile PSU | 6.4, overall 600-649 |
| China Gao Kao | 449 |
| Colombia CB (NAT) | 81, overall 300-349 |
| Denmark USSLE | 6.2 |
| France FB | 11 |
| German Abitur | 3 |
| Hong Kong HKDSE | 14 |
| India CBSE (best 4) | 8.5 external exam |
| India CBSE (best 4) | 8.5 external exam |
| India CISCE | 71 |
| India CISCE | 71 |
| India Higher Secondary School Certificate (best 4) | 78 in academic |
| Indonesia SMA | 8.2 |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 |
| Japan USSLC | 4 |
| Korea, Republic of, CSAT | 298 |
| Malaysia ICSSUEC | 71 |
| Malaysia STPM | 5 (best 3 A levels) |
| Nepal Higher Secondary Education Certificate | 73 |
| Nepal Proficiency Certificate | 82 |
| Norway GPA | 1.5 |
| Pakistan HSSC Humanities and Science streams | 77 |
| Pakistan HSSC Pre-Eng and Pre-Med streams | 31 |
| Papua New Guinea HSC (best 5) | 2.5 pass Eng & Math |
| Peru OCSE | 17 |
| Phillipines NSAT | 89 |
| Russia FCCSE | 4.4 |
| Saudi Arabia MESSLC | 83 |
| Singapore SCGCE | 15.5 |
| Spain SSSD | 8.2 |
| Spain STBPU | 7.5 |
| Sri Lanka GCE | 4.5 |
| Sweden SSLC | 13 (4 subjects) |
| Taiwan GSAT | 54 |
| Taiwan Senior High School Certificate | 87 |
| Thailand CSE | (Matayom 6) 1.9 |
| Turkey HSD | 4 |
| UK Board GCE A Levels | 13 |
| USA SAT & ACT | SAT 1410, ACT 20 |
| Vietnam (in 4 subjects) | 7.5 academic average |
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
The course consists of core and elective units, including Australian Politics, the Australian Legal System, Global Social Movements and Social Policy. Students can choose to study a major in Conveyancing.
Additional information: Some elective units, when studied online, require students to attend on-campus workshops.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2 |
| Online | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2 | $28,000 ($3,500 per unit) | 022342G |
| Online | Session 1 | $28,000 ($3,500 per unit) | N/A |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:
Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 8 core units and 8 elective or major units.
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| LEGL1004 | Australian Legal System | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2055 | Criminal Process | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL1002 | Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL2007 | Principles of Contract Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL2001 | Introduction to Land Law | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL2002 | Foundations of Torts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LAWS2056 | Family Law Practice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| POLT1001 | Australian Politics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SOCI2007 | Global Inequality and Development | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| POLT3004 | Global Social Movements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
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| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing | Session1,2,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1004 | Australian Legal System | Session1,2,3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2055 | Criminal Process | Session1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1002 | Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Session1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2001 | Introduction to Land Law | Session2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2007 | Principles of Contract Law | Session2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2056 | Family Law Practice | Session2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2002 | Foundations of Torts | Session2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| POLT1001 | Australian Politics | Term1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2024 | Commercial Law | Session2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2022 | Competition and Consumer Law | Term1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2008 | Conveyancing Law | Session1 | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SOCI1005 | Social Policy | Term3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2018 | Wills and Estates | Session3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2014 | Local Government and Planning Law | Session1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2005 | Legal and Conveyancing Practice | Session1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| POLT3004 | Global Social Movements | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SOCI2007 | Global Inequality and Development | Term2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2004 | Conveyancers Professional Practice | Session2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2001 | Company Law | Term4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award | ||||||||||||||||||
First Year | ||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing | Session1,2,3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1004 | Australian Legal System | Session1,2,3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2055 | Criminal Process | Session1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1002 | Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Session1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2001 | Introduction to Land Law | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2007 | Principles of Contract Law | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2056 | Family Law Practice | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2002 | Foundations of Torts | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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Second Year | ||||||||||||||||||
| POLT1001 | Australian Politics | Term1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Law Electives | ||||||||||||||||||
| SOCI2007 | Global Inequality and Development | Term2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| SOCI1005 | Social Policy | Term3 | ||||||||||||||||
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Third Year | ||||||||||||||||||
| Law Electives | ||||||||||||||||||
| Law Electives | ||||||||||||||||||
| POLT3004 | Global Social Movements | Term2 | ||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award | ||||||||||||||||||
First Year | ||||||||||||||||||
| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing | Session1,2,3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1004 | Australian Legal System | Session1,2,3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2055 | Criminal Process | Session1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1002 | Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | Session1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2001 | Introduction to Land Law | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2007 | Principles of Contract Law | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2056 | Family Law Practice | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2002 | Foundations of Torts | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||
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Second Year | ||||||||||||||||||
| POLT1001 | Australian Politics | Term1 | ||||||||||||||||
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| SOCI2007 | Global Inequality and Development | Term2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Law Electives | ||||||||||||||||||
| SOCI1005 | Social Policy | Term3 | ||||||||||||||||
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Third Year | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shared Major Unit | ||||||||||||||||||
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| POLT3004 | Global Social Movements | Term2 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Law Electives | ||||||||||||||||||
| Shared Major Unit | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Law Electives | ||||||||||||||||||
| Law Electives | ||||||||||||||||||
| Note 1: | Attendance and participation in the workshop/s for this unit is mandatory. A student who cannot attend at the scheduled time must contact the Unit Assessor promptly to negotiate to determine if an acceptable alternative arrangement can be put in place, documenting reasons that warrant Special Consideration, or else the student may fail the unit. |
| Note 2: | Participation in the workshop/s for this unit is normally expected and strongly encouraged. However, any students who cannot participate at the scheduled time may be able to view or download a recording from MySCU Blackboard. |
| Note 3: | Attendance at a compulsory 3 day workshop is required in order to meet the training and assessment requirements prescribed by the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS). |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| ACCT3001 | Advanced Taxation | ||||
| LAWS2028 | Animal Law | ||||
| LAWS2024 | Commercial Law | ||||
| LAWS2032 | Comparative Law | ||||
| LAWS2001 | Company Law | ||||
| LAWS2022 | Competition and Consumer Law | ||||
| LEGL2004 | Conveyancers Professional Practice | ||||
| LEGL2008 | Conveyancing Law | Note 2 | |||
| LAWS2060 | Drugs, Crime and the Law | ||||
| JUST2005 | EEO and OH&S Law and Practice | ||||
| LAWS2019 | Employment and Industrial Relations Law | ||||
| LAWS2010 | Environmental Law | ||||
| JUST2004 | Human Rights | ||||
| LAWS2020 | Intellectual Property | ||||
| LAWS2021 | International Business Law | ||||
| LAWS2023 | International Law | ||||
| LEGL2005 | Legal and Conveyancing Practice | ||||
| LAWS2014 | Local Government and Planning Law | ||||
| LEGL2011 | Mediation and Dispute Resolution | Note 1 | |||
| LEGL2012 | Mediation Practice and Procedure | Note 3 | |||
| LEGL2009 | Mooting | ||||
| LAWS2004 | Paralegal Placement | ||||
| LEGL2017 | Public Interest Advocacy | ||||
| LAWS2025 | Stock Exchange and Finance Law | ||||
| ACCT2001 | Taxation | ||||
| LAWS2057 | Welfare Law | ||||
| LAWS2018 | Wills and Estates | ||||
| LAWS2066 | Climate Law and Policy | ||||
| LAWS2035 | International Business Negotiations | ||||
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Apply critical judgement including analysis, reasoning, and appropriate directed research to legal issues and challenges in paralegal, professional social and political contexts. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
Apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems in paralegal, professional and political contexts. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics. |
Demonstrate an understanding and evaluate issues with reference to principles of social justice and legal ethical frameworks. Understanding the relationship between law and sustainability. Apply these skills to a broad and diverse range of legal topics |
Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge relating to the paralegal, professional and social contexts of the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts. |
Learn and work independently within broad parameters. Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance. Access, manage and evaluate sources of information relevant to legal issues in social and political contexts. |
Communicate appropriately and effectively, both orally and in writing. Collaborate effectively and constructively with others. |
Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. |
The assessment methods used in this course 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.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including face-to-face lectures and tutorials. Some units offer online activities, classes, pre-recorded and/or live lectures. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
The online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive online pre-recorded and/or live lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
The following elective units require attendance at on-campus workshops:
Note that each Australian state or territory has its own legislation regulating conveyancing practice, except QLD where only qualified solicitors are legally permitted to engage in conveyancing.
The subject ‘LEGL2012 - Mediation Practice and Procedure’, meets the training and assessment threshold requirements as specified in the National Mediator Accreditation System. As such, Southern Cross University is recognised as an Education and Training Provider Member of the Mediation Standards Board. Upon successful completion of the unit, students may apply to a Registered Mediation Accreditation Body (RMAB) to finalise their accreditation.
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