Honours Research and Writing

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 1023
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Course ID
207271
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Law
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Paul Babie
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

Research skills are developed explicitly in Honours Research and Writing which introduces students to law relevant research design processes Including (but not limited to): the development of researchable questions, appropriate research methodologies, critical review of legal scholarship and peer review processes as well as communication of research in an academic format. This course is assessed through the development, and written and oral presentation of a formal research proposal. Students will also be assessed on their ability to critically evaluate the work of others.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the foundational principles of their chosen thesis topic in law, undertake legal research with primary and secondary materials, and evaluate legal information.
  • Apply the law to complex issues, and critically evaluate the operation of the law from a policy perspective.
  • Structure and sustain concise and coherent written arguments for a legal audience as well as others.
  • Conduct and analyse legal research, and write effectively and persuasively.
  • Analyse the impact of law from policy perspectives, and in the context of social and cultural diversity.
  • Reflect on their abilities to undertake individual work effectively .

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21219
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 228
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 228

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUSI5097 Commercial and Business Law OR must not have completed LAW6005 Honours Research and Writing at the University of Adelaide

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