Why Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics?
Analyse, navigate and influence the systems and structures that make modern Australia.
Laws are our governance – they set the standard for what behaviours we accept and how we deal with injustices. Economic markets are equally powered by this system, influencing the behaviours of individual consumers and governments alike.
Studying laws and economics will equip you with skills and confidence to tackle big picture thinking, large-scale policies and concepts. Whether you aspire to a career in the public, private or not-for-profit sector – the versatile skillset gained through this double degree opens the door to a number of rewarding careers where you can make a real impact.
Graduate as an informed, influential, analytical and ethical professional ready to make a difference.
Overview
Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics will guide you through the legal systems that govern us and the economies we live within – and equip you with the practical and analytical skills to work effectively within both. Develop a strong foundation in how the law works across the eleven key areas of Australia’s legal system, as well as how they apply into different real-world contexts.
Meanwhile, your economics studies will prepare you to tackle complex problems impacting government policy through to individual households. Study concepts like microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, and develop the critical analysis skills and reasoning to influence policies and drive data-driven solutions.
Both degrees include hands-on learning, including over 100 hours of professional development in a real industry setting or project.
You’ll graduate empowered to work as an ethical, informed legal professional and advocate*.
*To be admitted to legal practice, you will also need to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Key features
Streamline your studies in two complementary topics and graduate with two degrees in five years.- Build the professional knowledge and skills to work in Australia’s legal and economic systems.
- Engage with hands-on learning in our moot court room, legal clinics and placement opportunities.
- Learn how to use industry-standard programming data and statistics modelling software.
- Develop your skills in reasoning and argument and become a persuasive communicator.
- Learn skills to support complex and ethical decision-making applicable to individual casework and large-scale policy development.
What you'll learn
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics is a five-year, full-time double degree.
Develop the skills to become a forward-thinking, well-rounded legal practitioner within the Australian legal system. Bolster your knowledge through your understanding of local and global economic systems which are empowered and changed through laws.
Begin by studying the foundational concepts of Australian law. Learn how legal institutions are set up and the basic methods to interpret laws and legal documents. You’ll also get your first taste for how laws operate in other contexts, including in business and economic environments.
Then, build upon these principles with a broad understanding of legal areas across the Priestley 11 – the civil and criminal topics required to become a solicitor or barrister in Australia. The kinds of topics studied could include:
- Administrative law
- Civil procedure
- Company law
- Contracts
- Criminal law and procedure
- Equity and trusts
- Evidence
- Federal and state constitutional law
- Professional conduct
- Property
- Torts.
For your economics component, you’ll begin by learning essential economic concepts and theories and develop your first practical skills in data analysis.
You will then branch into applied areas of data analytics and microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. You’ll also develop global perspectives and understandings of how economic policy is designed, implemented, and evaluated.
Build practical skills relevant to your future practice all throughout your studies. Learn to draft court documents, how to advocate clearly and compassionately for clients, and how to navigate digital landscapes. Ask questions, conduct enquiries, and refine your ability to meet complex and contemporary issues. You’ll also develop understanding for community-centred practice, including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
You’ll also be able to take part in community projects, clinical legal education, internships, study tours and mooting. Through the economics degree, you’ll engage with career development.
With a well-rounded and logical skill set, you’ll graduate with a distinct way of thinking that considers large-scale perspectives and long-term impact.
Double degrees
The following double degrees are also available:
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of International Relations
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Journalism
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change.
What courses you'll study
Complete 240 units comprising:
- 144 units for Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 30 units from Discipline, and
- 60 units for Electives
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 12 units for all Common core, and
- 132 units for all Program core
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Economics
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Course code
ECON1000
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
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Course code
ECON1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Contract
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Course code
LAWS1010
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Units
6
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Course name
How Law Works
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Course code
LAWS1011
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Units
6
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Course name
Law, Government and Community
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Course code
LAWS1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Ethics and the Future of Law
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Course code
LAWS1013
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Units
6
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Course name
Torts
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Course code
LAWS1014
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Units
6
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Course name
Business and the Law
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Course code
LAWS1019
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Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate Macroeconomics
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Course code
ECON2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Global Economic History
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Course code
ECON2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Property Law
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Course code
LAWS2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Constitutional Law
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Course code
LAWS2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Equity and Trusts
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Course code
LAWS2003
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Units
6
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Course name
International Law
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Course code
LAWS2004
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Units
6
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Course name
Administrative Law
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Course code
LAWS2005
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Units
6
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Course name
Criminal Law
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Course code
LAWS3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Corporate Law
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Course code
LAWS3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Becoming a Lawyer
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Course code
LAWS3005
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Units
6
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Course name
Future Law Project
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Course code
LAWS4800
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Units
12
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Course name
Evidence
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Course code
LAWS4900
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Units
6
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Course name
Civil Dispute Resolution
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Course code
LAWS4901
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Units
6
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| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Principles of Economics
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Course code
ECON1000
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Units
6
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Course name
How Law Works
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Course code
LAWS1011
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Units
6
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Course name
Torts
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Course code
LAWS1014
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Units
6
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Course name
Business and the Law
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Course code
LAWS1019
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
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Course code
ECON1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Contract
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Course code
LAWS1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Law, Government and Community
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Course code
LAWS1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Ethics and the Future of Law
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Course code
LAWS1013
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Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Data Analytics
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Course code
ECON1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Property Law
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Course code
LAWS2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Constitutional Law
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Course code
LAWS2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate Applied Microeconomics
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Course code
ECON2003
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Global Economic History
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Course code
ECON2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Equity and Trusts
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Course code
LAWS2003
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Units
6
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Course name
International Law
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Course code
LAWS2004
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Intermediate Macroeconomics
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Course code
ECON2000
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Units
6
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Course name
Criminal Law
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Course code
LAWS3001
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Units
6
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Course name
Intermediate Applied Econometrics
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Course code
ECON2002
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Administrative Law
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Course code
LAWS2005
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Units
6
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Course name
Corporate Law
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Course code
LAWS3002
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Professional Career Development
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Course code
ECON3802
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Becoming a Lawyer
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Course code
LAWS3005
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Units
6
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Course name
Applied Econometrics
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Course code
ECON3002
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Units
6
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Course name
Economic Policy Analysis
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Course code
ECON3800
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 5 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Civil Dispute Resolution
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Course code
LAWS4901
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Units
6
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Course name
Future Law Project
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Course code
LAWS4800
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Units
12
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Evidence
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Course code
LAWS4900
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Units
6
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
12
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Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Professional Career Development
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Course code
ECON3802
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
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Course name
Principles of Economics
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Course code
ECON1000
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Units
6
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Course name
How Law Works
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Course code
LAWS1011
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Units
6
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Course name
Torts
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Course code
LAWS1014
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Units
6
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Course name
Business and the Law
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Course code
LAWS1019
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
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Course name
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
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Course code
ECON1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Contract
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Course code
LAWS1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Law, Government and Community
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Course code
LAWS1012
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Ethics and the Future of Law
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Course code
LAWS1013
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Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Data Analytics
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Course code
ECON1012
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Units
6
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Course name
Property Law
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Course code
LAWS2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Constitutional Law
|
Course code
LAWS2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Microeconomics
|
Course code
ECON2003
|
Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Global Economic History
|
Course code
ECON2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Equity and Trusts
|
Course code
LAWS2003
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
International Law
|
Course code
LAWS2004
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Intermediate Macroeconomics
|
Course code
ECON2000
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
Criminal Law
|
Course code
LAWS3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Econometrics
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Course code
ECON2002
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Administrative Law
|
Course code
LAWS2005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Corporate Law
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Course code
LAWS3002
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Professional Career Development
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Course code
ECON3802
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Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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|
Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Becoming a Lawyer
|
Course code
LAWS3005
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
Applied Econometrics
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Course code
ECON3002
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Units
6
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|
Course name
Economic Policy Analysis
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Course code
ECON3800
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Units
6
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|
Course name
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Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Year 5 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Civil Dispute Resolution
|
Course code
LAWS4901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Future Law Project
|
Course code
LAWS4800
|
Units
12
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Evidence
|
Course code
LAWS4900
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
12
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
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Complete 60 units comprising:
- 18 units from Program electives - Economics, and
- 42 units from Program electives - Law
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Public Economics
|
Course code
ECON1007
|
Units
6
|
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Course name
Resource and Environmental Economics
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Course code
ECON3000
|
Units
6
|
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|
Course name
Labour Economics
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Course code
ECON3001
|
Units
6
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Course name
Impact Evaluation Methods for Economic Policy
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Course code
ECON3003
|
Units
6
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Course name
Rethinking Capitalism
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Course code
ECON3004
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Units
6
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Course name
Economic Growth and Development
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Course code
ECON3005
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Units
6
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Course name
Game Theory
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Course code
ECON3009
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Units
6
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Course name
International Money and Finance
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Course code
ECON3010
|
Units
6
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Course name
Monetary Economics
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Course code
ECON3011
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
Economics of International Trade
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Course code
ECON3012
|
Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Family Law
|
Course code
LAWS1001
|
Units
6
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Course name
Human Rights Law
|
Course code
LAWS1002
|
Units
6
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Course name
Income Tax Law
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Course code
LAWS1003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Intellectual Property Law
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Course code
LAWS1004
|
Units
6
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Course name
Health Law
|
Course code
LAWS1005
|
Units
6
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Course name
Law of Work
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Course code
LAWS1006
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
Environmental Law
|
Course code
LAWS1007
|
Units
6
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Course name
The Law of Succession
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Course code
LAWS1008
|
Units
6
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Course name
Climate Change Law
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Course code
LAWS1009
|
Units
6
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Course name
Ageing and the Law: Elder Law and Policy
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Course code
LAWS2009
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Units
6
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Course name
Media Law
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Course code
LAWS3006
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Units
6
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Notes
Program electives - Economics - Students majoring in B. Economics- Advanced Analysis should also enrol in Introduction to Mathematical Economics if high school mathematics did not meet the prerequisite for Mathematical Economics.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Principles of Economics
|
Course code
ECON1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
How Law Works
|
Course code
LAWS1011
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Torts
|
Course code
LAWS1014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business and the Law
|
Course code
LAWS1019
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
|
Course code
ECON1002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Contract
|
Course code
LAWS1010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Law, Government and Community
|
Course code
LAWS1012
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Ethics and the Future of Law
|
Course code
LAWS1013
|
Units
6
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| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Data Analytics
|
Course code
ECON1012
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Property Law
|
Course code
LAWS2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Constitutional Law
|
Course code
LAWS2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Microeconomics
|
Course code
ECON2003
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Global Economic History
|
Course code
ECON2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Equity and Trusts
|
Course code
LAWS2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Law
|
Course code
LAWS2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Intermediate Macroeconomics
|
Course code
ECON2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Criminal Law
|
Course code
LAWS3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Econometrics
|
Course code
ECON2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Administrative Law
|
Course code
LAWS2005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Corporate Law
|
Course code
LAWS3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Professional Career Development
|
Course code
ECON3802
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
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|
Course name
|
Course code
-
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Units
6
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| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Becoming a Lawyer
|
Course code
LAWS3005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Applied Econometrics
|
Course code
ECON3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Economic Policy Analysis
|
Course code
ECON3800
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 5 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Civil Dispute Resolution
|
Course code
LAWS4901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Future Law Project
|
Course code
LAWS4800
|
Units
12
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Evidence
|
Course code
LAWS4900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
12
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Complete exactly 30 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Data Analytics
|
Course code
ECON1012
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Econometrics
|
Course code
ECON2002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Microeconomics
|
Course code
ECON2003
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Applied Econometrics
|
Course code
ECON3002
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Economic Policy Analysis
|
Course code
ECON3800
|
Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Principles of Economics
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Course code
ECON1000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
How Law Works
|
Course code
LAWS1011
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Torts
|
Course code
LAWS1014
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Business and the Law
|
Course code
LAWS1019
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
|
Course code
ECON1002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Contract
|
Course code
LAWS1010
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Law, Government and Community
|
Course code
LAWS1012
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Ethics and the Future of Law
|
Course code
LAWS1013
|
Units
6
|
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Data Analytics
|
Course code
ECON1012
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Property Law
|
Course code
LAWS2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Constitutional Law
|
Course code
LAWS2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Microeconomics
|
Course code
ECON2003
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Global Economic History
|
Course code
ECON2001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Equity and Trusts
|
Course code
LAWS2003
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
International Law
|
Course code
LAWS2004
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Intermediate Macroeconomics
|
Course code
ECON2000
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Criminal Law
|
Course code
LAWS3001
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Intermediate Applied Econometrics
|
Course code
ECON2002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Administrative Law
|
Course code
LAWS2005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Corporate Law
|
Course code
LAWS3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Professional Career Development
|
Course code
ECON3802
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Becoming a Lawyer
|
Course code
LAWS3005
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Applied Econometrics
|
Course code
ECON3002
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Economic Policy Analysis
|
Course code
ECON3800
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Year 5 | |||
| Semester 1 | |||
|
Course name
Civil Dispute Resolution
|
Course code
LAWS4901
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
Future Law Project
|
Course code
LAWS4800
|
Units
12
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
| Semester 2 | |||
|
Course name
Evidence
|
Course code
LAWS4900
|
Units
6
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
12
|
|
Course name
|
Course code
-
|
Units
6
|
Career outcomes
Australia’s increasingly complex legal and economic landscape requires skilled, forward-thinking graduates. You’ll be prepared to influence policy, work directly with clients, or conduct careful analysis and research into systems that inform new policy and positive change.
You may find yourself coordinating financial policies for local or federal government or consulting private providers to funnel new investments and make sound financial choices. Or perhaps you’ll work in family law and trusts, smoothing over disputes and ensuring individuals and their families receive equitable assets*.
Roles you could work as include:
- Arbitrator/mediator
- Corporate policy adviser
- Data analyst
- Economist
- Government policy adviser
- Human rights advocate
- Information analyst
- International trade or business analyst
- Law clerk
- Parliamentary draftsperson
- Policy/Ministerial adviser
- Political analyst.
*To be admitted to legal practice, you will also need to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Industry trends
Job growth for solicitors in Australia has long-term trend of strong growth, with above average employment rates (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Professionals with transferrable skills are in high demand across Australia, with strong growth predicted up to 2033 (Annual Jobs and Skills Report, 2023).
More and more employers are looking for employees with flexible skill sets, including analytical and creative thinking. Adelaide University’s purpose-built curriculum is designed to meet real-world challenges and facilitate lifelong learning, making you well-prepared for your future career.
Accreditation
Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing in 2026.
Ready to apply?
Please note that a non-refundable application fee of AUD$150 applies for every application submitted to Adelaide University.
Your study experience and support
Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.
You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.
Student services
We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including:
- Career advice and mentoring services
- Personal counselling
- LGBTQIA+ support
- Academic support
- Fees and finance help
- Security services
- Accommodation services
- Common rooms
- Prayer rooms.
You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more.
Your campus
You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces.
Study hours
Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include:
- Case studies
- Essays and assignments
- Examinations
- Group projects
- Internships and placements
- Practicals
- Presentations
- Reports and project documentations
- Research projects
- Workplace and classroom contributions.
