Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Course code Y11
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About this Course
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree in another discipline and are looking to pursue a career in law, this course is designed for you.
This fully accredited law degree can be completed on-campus or online in three years full-time or part-time equivalent.
The course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the legal, corporate, commercial, or social justice sectors.
You will graduate well-prepared for legal practiceboth in the courtroom and beyond.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code
Y11Entry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
Commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $19,150
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | FT PT | PT |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT | PT |
About this Course
If you already hold a bachelor’s degree in another discipline and are looking to pursue a career in law, this course is designed for you.
This fully accredited law degree can be completed on-campus or online in three years full-time or part-time equivalent.
The course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in the legal, corporate, commercial, or social justice sectors.
You will graduate well-prepared for legal practiceboth in the courtroom and beyond.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.
Course code
Y11CRICOS code
083400GEntry requirements
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Fees
International students - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $41,950
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
Availability & Campus
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | FT | |
| Mount Lawley | ||
| South West | ||
| Online | FT PT | PT |
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;*
- 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 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;*
- 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
Semester 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
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 23 Core units and 1 recommended elective unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1116 | Legal Reasoning | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| LAW1111 | Contract Law I | 15 |
| LAW1117 | Torts I | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1212 | Contract Law II | 15 |
| LAW1218 | Torts II | 15 |
| LAW2345 | Jurisprudence | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 recommended elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1113 | Criminal Law I | 15 |
| LAW2102 | Property Law I | 15 |
| LAW3110 | Constitutional Law | 15 |
| LAW3103 | Equity | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2214 | Criminal Law II | 15 |
| LAW2312 | Property Law II | 15 |
| LAW3106 | Evidence | 15 |
| LAW3107 | Law of Trusts | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2350 | Administrative Law | 15 |
| LAW3102 | Corporations Law | 15 |
| LAW3855 | Human Rights Law | 15 |
| LAW4620 | Commercial Practice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW4207 | Civil Procedure and Practice | 15 |
| LAW4607 | Family Law | 15 |
| LAW4625 | Statutory Interpretation | 15 |
| LAW4704 | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 15 |
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
1 recommended elective unit has to be selected from any of the following streams.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2215 | Cyberlaw | 15 |
| LAW2605 | Security and Intelligence Governance | 15 |
| LAW3600 | Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice | 15 |
| LAW4206 | Contemporary Criminal Justice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2106 | Intellectual Property Law | 15 |
| LAW2108 | Workplace Laws and Regulations | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3018 | Law on Financial Institutions and Instruments | 15 |
| LAW3460 | Competition and Consumer Protection Law | 15 |
| LAW4601 | Mining and Resource Law | 15 |
| LAW3207 | Law, Ethics, and Business Analytics | 15 |
| SPM3113 | Sport and Leisure Law | 15 |
Y11|11
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
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Students have an opportunity to gain practical experience in collaboration with selected Community Legal Centres in Perth.
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.
- Exercise critical thinking, judgment and intellectual independence to evaluate, consolidate and synthesise legal knowledge.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in legal-based situations.
- Communicate legal knowledge, concepts and advice using relevant technologies clearly and persuasively.
- Collaborate in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
- Reflect on feedback and critique on own performance to support personal and professional development.
Course Details
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 23 Core units and 1 recommended elective unit.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1116 | Legal Reasoning | 15 |
| LAW1600 | Legal Writing and Research | 15 |
| LAW1111 | Contract Law I | 15 |
| LAW1117 | Torts I | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1212 | Contract Law II | 15 |
| LAW1218 | Torts II | 15 |
| LAW2345 | Jurisprudence | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 recommended elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW1113 | Criminal Law I | 15 |
| LAW2102 | Property Law I | 15 |
| LAW3110 | Constitutional Law | 15 |
| LAW3103 | Equity | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2214 | Criminal Law II | 15 |
| LAW2312 | Property Law II | 15 |
| LAW3106 | Evidence | 15 |
| LAW3107 | Law of Trusts | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2350 | Administrative Law | 15 |
| LAW3102 | Corporations Law | 15 |
| LAW3855 | Human Rights Law | 15 |
| LAW4620 | Commercial Practice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW4207 | Civil Procedure and Practice | 15 |
| LAW4607 | Family Law | 15 |
| LAW4625 | Statutory Interpretation | 15 |
| LAW4704 | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 15 |
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
1 recommended elective unit has to be selected from any of the following streams.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2215 | Cyberlaw | 15 |
| LAW2605 | Security and Intelligence Governance | 15 |
| LAW3600 | Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice | 15 |
| LAW4206 | Contemporary Criminal Justice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2106 | Intellectual Property Law | 15 |
| LAW2108 | Workplace Laws and Regulations | 15 |
| LAW3105 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 |
| LAW3018 | Law on Financial Institutions and Instruments | 15 |
| LAW3460 | Competition and Consumer Protection Law | 15 |
| LAW4601 | Mining and Resource Law | 15 |
| LAW3207 | Law, Ethics, and Business Analytics | 15 |
| SPM3113 | Sport and Leisure Law | 15 |
Y11|11
For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookCourse notes
Important course notes
-
Students have an opportunity to gain practical experience in collaboration with selected Community Legal Centres in Perth.
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Conflict of interest checks may apply.
-
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.
- Exercise critical thinking, judgment and intellectual independence to evaluate, consolidate and synthesise legal knowledge.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in legal-based situations.
- Communicate legal knowledge, concepts and advice using relevant technologies clearly and persuasively.
- Collaborate in team settings to produce measurable outcomes.
- Reflect on feedback and critique on own performance to support personal and professional development.
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $19,150 - Commonwealth supported estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 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.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
With an ECU Law degree, there are career opportunities in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government roles. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills, and your analytical thinking ability could also open doors in corporate planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers.
Possible future job titles
Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Judge’s Associate, In-House Counsel, Community Legal Adviser, Government Legal Officer
Similar courses to consider
Fees and Scholarships
Fees
- AUD $41,950 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee 1
Note
1 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.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
Scholarships
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipCareer Opportunities
With an ECU Law degree, there are career opportunities in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government roles. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills, and your analytical thinking ability could also open doors in corporate planning, government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers.
Possible future job titles
Lawyer, Barrister, Solicitor, Legal Practitioner, Judge’s Associate, In-House Counsel, Community Legal Adviser, Government Legal Officer
Similar courses to consider
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
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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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CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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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.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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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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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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Quick guide to uni-speak
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The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
-
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.
-
CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
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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.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
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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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An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
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