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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, Economics

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The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is designed for those who want to understand human communities and society. This program involves studying two degrees in a combined fashion, finishing with two degrees in five years.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time

About this course

School of Law & Business

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics is designed for those who want to understand human communities and society. This program involves studying two degrees in a combined fashion, finishing with two degrees in five years. The Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB) provides a gateway to a rewarding career in law and provides a strong foundation for other career opportunities too. This accredited degree will prepare you to work as a lawyer in private practice, government, corporate counsel or within a not-for-profit organisation. The Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics, Economics (BPPE) is designed for students who want to understand human communities and society; complimentary to the Bachelor of Laws. Our program educates future leaders and professionals who wish to make a difference in all walks of life. The unique combination of law, philosophy, politics and economics will provide you with an unparalleled professional edge. You will have the opportunity to undertake practical learning should you wish to.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Fremantle Entry Requirements

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR of 90 or equivalent with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD); or
  • Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 33

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 subjects with a high credit average is required.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

  • Completed AQF Diploma or higher in relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a registered training organisation (RTO).

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

  • Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 90 or above
    OR
  • Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

Sydney Entry Requirements

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • HSC Performance Band Results with a Band 5 in English, a minimum average of Bands 5s and an overall minimum average HSC mark of 80% in HSC Category A Courses (or Interstate equivalent). Applicants must be eligible for an ATAR or OP; or
  • Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 31.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Other University Studies completed at undergraduate level or higher. A minimum number of 4 subjects with a high credit average is required.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Completed AQF Diploma or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants with relevant work and life experience who left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then may seek admission on the basis of:

  • Their experience. 'Experience' could include a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education. These include Mature Age entry and relevant professional experience particularly in a legal context such as paralegal, legal clerk, tipstaff, alternative dispute resolution, law enforcement, relevant social work or legal secretarial work. Work experience and community involvement involving commercial business practice, caring for others, working in religious activities, social welfare or social justice activities will also be considered. Evidence must be provided as to the type and duration of relevant employment or community involvement (more than two years). The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required.
  • STAT - Scores of 160 in the Multiple Choice and Written English sections are required.
  • Higher School Certificate (HSC) (or equivalent) results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB or LLB(Hons)) with a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, Economics (BPPE) combination is a unique qualification that will set you apart both domestically and internationally. You will have the opportunity to test your critical thinking skills in an enriching learning experience that offers great diversity in curriculum and application in everyday and professional settings.

Notre Dame's LLB program offered in combination with the BPPE program focuses on the importance of the flourishing human person and the principle of the common good within society.

Students can undertake an internship that helps them to apply their knowledge and skills, while gaining workplace experience and industry contacts. Similarly, students are able to meet with mentors from the legal profession and from industry through participation in the School of Law and Business Mentoring Program, which is available to all students studying law or business degrees at Notre Dame.

Career pathways

The following careers are open to graduates of this program:

  • Legal practice
  • Courts (federal and state/territory)
  • Government developments and sectors
  • Banking and Finance
  • Corporations
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Policy development
  • Politics
  • Foreign affairs
  • Leadership
  • Academia
  • Advocacy
  • Journalism and media

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Course structure

The program combines studies in philosophy, politics and economics with an accredited law degree.

Year One

  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Legal Process & Statutory Interpretation
  • Introduction to World Politics
  • Ancient Philosophy
  • Legal History
  • Foundations of Wisdom
  • Economics
  • Politics, Democracy and Governance in Australia

Year Two

  • Criminal Law A
  • Contract Law A
  • Torts A
  • Public Policy and Practice
  • CORE Elective
  • Criminal Law B
  • Contract Law B
  • Torts B
  • Microeconomic Theory and Policy
  • Political Philosophy

Year Three

  • Advanced Economics
  • Property Law A
  • Moral Philosophy
  • Politics Internship, Philosophy/Theology Internship, Business Internship or POLI, BUSN or PHTH elective
  • Administrative Law
  • Property Law B
  • Philosophy of the Human Person
  • Macroeconomic Theory and Policy

Year Four

  • Advocacy
  • Constitutional Law
  • Equity
  • Corporations & Partnerships
  • Evidence
  • Trusts
  • Law Elective One
  • Law Elective Two

Year Five

  • Remedies
  • Civil Procedure
  • Legal Philosophy
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Practice & Ethics
  • International Law Elective (Public International Law, Comparative Law, Private International Law, International Commercial Dispute Resolution, International Law Moot)
  • Law Elective Four
  • Law Elective Five

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.