Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 12 months Undergraduate Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) is an additional year of study offered to high-achieving LLB students. It progresses your understanding of the law and prepares you to work in top tier legal firms, government agencies, courts and tribunals. 
You’ll advance your skills in research and writing, which are increasingly relevant to the legal profession and other industries. You’ll also build on your existing legal skills, solve complex legal problems and contribute to the body of legal knowledge. 
In addition to coursework, you’ll undertake advanced legal research under the guidance of a supervisor, and write a 12,000–15,000-word dissertation on a topic of legal significance and personal interest. 
Classes take place in the evening in Perth city, close to the legal professional environment of the courts, tribunals and law firms. 
Studying honours can be a pathway towards postgraduate study, such as the Master of Philosophy (Law), or Doctor of Philosophy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) is an additional year of study offered to high-achieving LLB students. It progresses your understanding of the law and prepares you to work in top tier legal firms, government agencies, courts and tribunals. 
You’ll advance your skills in research and writing, which are increasingly relevant to the legal profession and other industries. You’ll also build on your existing legal skills, solve complex legal problems and contribute to the body of legal knowledge. 
In addition to coursework, you’ll undertake advanced legal research under the guidance of a supervisor, and write a 12,000–15,000-word dissertation on a topic of legal significance and personal interest. 
Classes take place in the evening in Perth city, close to the legal professional environment of the courts, tribunals and law firms. 
Studying honours can be a pathway towards postgraduate study, such as the Master of Philosophy (Law), or Doctor of Philosophy.

Admission requirements

6.5+
2.7+
79+
58+
176+
  • Applicants for a Bachelor Honours degree must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised Australian university with a Course Weighted Average of at least 70% to be considered. In the calculation of the Course Weighted Average for an applicant with a double degree (or similar), only those units which form part of the LLB will be included.
  • Eligibility is competitive and quota restricted with preference given to students who have completed their LLB at Curtin. The course is only available to domestic students.
1 Year
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

16,300 AUD
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International Students

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