Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Course code Y11
This degree enables those with a Bachelors degree in other disciplines to complete a Bachelor of Laws in three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
For students seeking a career in law, this course equips them with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields. Students can add value to their degree by selecting elective units in specialised areas of law. Students may also participate in the Law Society Peer Mentoring Program, The Innocence Project, The Law Access Program and international mooting competitions to give them real-world experience and the competitive edge in the job market.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
Y11
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $11,200
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | FT PT | PT |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT | PT |
See Course Details for further information.
Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Course code
Y11
CRICOS code
083400G
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $31,550
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | FT | |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT | PT |
See Course Details for further information.
Course Entry
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a recognised Bachelor or Masters degree in any discipline. Alternatively applicants can have a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, where in the opinion of the Course Coordinator, the student has appropriate experience/achievements since graduation to qualify them for admission to the course.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
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English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
- University Preparation Course;
- Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test;*
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
Course Details
Choose student typeSemester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
Semester 1: Study part-time Online
Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 22 Core units and 2 Elective units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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| LAW1111 | Contract Law I | 15 |
| LAW1113 | Criminal Law I | 15 |
| LAW1116 | Legal Process | 15 |
| LAW1117 | Torts I | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1212 | Contract Law II | 15 |
| LAW1214 | Criminal Law II | 15 |
| LAW1218 | Torts II | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2102 | Property Law I | 15 |
| LAW2104 | Constitutional Law I | 15 |
| LAW2350 | Administrative Law | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 1 x Elective Unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2312 | Property Law II | 15 |
| LAW2314 | Constitutional Law II | 15 |
| LAW3106 | Evidence | 15 |
| Elective Unit | 1 x Elective unit | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW3102 | Corporations Law | 15 |
| LAW3855 | Human Rights Law | 15 |
| LAW4604 | Civil Procedure I | 15 |
| LAW3103 | Equity | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW4614 | Civil Procedure II | 15 |
| LAW4625 | Statutory Interpretation | 15 |
| LAW4704 | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 15 |
| LAW3107 | Law of Trusts | 15 |
Note: Students with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or higher at the end of their second year may be invited to complete an Honours program. Those students will be transferred to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) for their third year of study.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CRI3120 | Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System | 15 |
| CRI3302 | Criminal Justice Review Project | 15 |
| LAW2345 | Jurisprudence | 15 |
| LAW2605 | Security and the Law | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3600 | Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice | 15 |
| LAW3602 | Community Legal Practice | 15 |
| LAW3650 | National and International Mooting Competitions | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW3788 | Contemporary Legal Issues in Australia and Beyond | 15 |
| LAW4108 | International Law | 15 |
| LAW4206 | Advanced Criminal Law | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2106 | Intellectual Property Law | 15 |
| LAW2601 | Planning and Development Law I | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3109 | Taxation Law | 15 |
| LAW3201 | Law of Banking and Credit III | 15 |
| LAW3221 | Trade Practices, Competition and Consumer Protection Law | 15 |
| LAW3405 | Law of Corporate Insolvency and External Administration | 15 |
| LAW3608 | Advanced Taxation Law | 15 |
| LAW3650 | National and International Mooting Competitions | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW3788 | Contemporary Legal Issues in Australia and Beyond | 15 |
| LAW4110 | International Trade Law | 15 |
| LAW4601 | Mining and Resource Law | 15 |
| LAW4609 | Remedies | 15 |
| LAW4620 | Commercial Practice, Conveyancing and Drafting | 15 |
| FBL3501 | Business Practicum | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2105 | Employment Law | 15 |
| LAW2602 | Environmental Law and Administration | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3602 | Community Legal Practice | 15 |
| LAW3650 | National and International Mooting Competitions | 15 |
| LAW3700 | Supervised Legal Research Paper | 15 |
| LAW3788 | Contemporary Legal Issues in Australia and Beyond | 15 |
| LAW4108 | International Law | 15 |
| LAW4607 | Family Law | 15 |
Note: Students may select electives across streams.
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience at the on-campus Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre and through the Criminal Justice Review Project (Innocence Project).
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Conflict of interest checks may apply.
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Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA). Registration with the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) is required to practice in the profession.
The Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) satisfies the academic requirements for the admission as a legal practitioner in Western Australia and is professionally accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. For information about the admission process and the additional requirements that must be completed to be eligible for admission, contact the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Adopt professional and ethical behaviour and/or personal citizenship that reflect the interrelationship between ethics, code of conduct, justice and community service.
- Apply broad and coherent range of legal knowledge for the legal profession incorporating international/global/cultural/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
- Collaborate in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
- Communicate legal knowledge, concepts and advice using relevant technologies clearly and persuasively.
- Exercise critical thinking, judgment and intellectual independence to evaluate, consolidate and synthesise legal knowledge.
- Reflect on feedback and critique on own performance to support personal and professional development.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in legal-based situations.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA)
Fees and Scholarships
Choose student typeAUD $11,200 *
* Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
AUD $31,550 *
* International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee
The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
Potential careers exist in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government. Corporate planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers dependent on excellent written and verbal communications skills, logic and analytical ability are also welcome options for graduates.
Possible future job titles
Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Judge's Associate, In-house Counsel, Community Legal Adviser, Government Legal Officer
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ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
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A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
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Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
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If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
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If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
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Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
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A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
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We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points – that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
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These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
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