Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies
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 not only provides the skills for you to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 not only provides the skills for you to work as a paralegal, it also offers a broader range of insights into social justice, policy development, politics and analysis. The course includes an option to complete a Conveyancing major, which is accredited by New South Wales Fair Trading, 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.
Major areas of study
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.
Career opportunities
Law-related work In legal firms, government policy making, corporate firms, government legal departments, law enforcement agencies, legal aid offices, court administration, public prosecutions, and in the corporate sector in banking, insurance and conveyancing.
This is a recognised educational qualification for a licensed conveyancer in NSW.
REQUIREMENTS
For undergraduate degrees, the required entry score uses the Australian Year 12 qualification.
Academic scores may vary from country by country.
Applicants must have IELTS – 6.0 with no band less than 5.5; CPE – 52; CAE – 52; TOEFL PBT – 550 min 4.5 (TWE); TOEFL iBT- 60 with no less than 17 in writing and speaking, no less than 11 in reading and listening; PTE – 50 with no communicative score less than 46; ISPLR – 3+ or better in all 4 skills; CEFR – B2.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. The University offers industry-relevant degrees with a strong practical component that enables students to generate and apply knowledge. Southern Cross University was ranked in the Top 100 in the Times Higher Education 150 under 50 Rankings 2016. It is a research intensive university and was evaluated at ‘well above world standard’ in nine key areas in the Australian Research Council’s 2015 Excellence in Research Australia Report . Its SCU International Student Support team has been recognised for their outstanding international student support in the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey 2016 .
