C10136v8 Bachelor of Engineering Science Bachelor of Laws
Award(s): Bachelor of Engineering Science in (name of Engineering major) (BEngSc)Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
UAC code: 609050 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 040713B
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 264
Course EFTSL: 5.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Course intended learning outcomes
Career options
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Honours
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering Science Bachelor of Laws is offered jointly by UTS: Law and UTS: Engineering and is awarded with two testamurs. The course was developed in response to growing demand for legal services in areas in which an in-depth appreciation of complex technical matters is essential. It provides an overview of the legal system as a whole and an in-depth knowledge of an engineering specialisation.
The program provides full-time study for students wishing to obtain a professional legal qualification that satisfies the academic requirements only for admission as a lawyer together with a specialisation in engineering science.
The course addresses the increasing need for technical expertise and legal knowledge, which are highly sought after in both private law firms and the engineering industry. Graduates develop critical and analytical skills, combined with a strong industry focus, essential for an understanding of the complex links between engineering and the law.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | A coherent understanding of fundamental areas of legal knowledge including: the Australian legal system, international and comparative contexts, theoretical and technical knowledge; the broader contexts within which legal issues arise and the law operates including cultural awareness, social justice and policy; and the principles and values of justice and ethical practices in lawyers' roles. |
| 2.1 | A capacity to value and promote honesty, integrity, accountability, public service and ethical standards including: an understanding of approaches to ethical decision making and professional responsibility; and an ability to recognise, reflect upon and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts in ways that evidence professional judgment, promote justice and serve the community. |
| 3.1 | A capacity to think critically, strategically and creatively, including the ability to: identify and articulate legal issues in context; apply reasoning and research to generate appropriate responses; engage in critical analysis and make a reasoned choice amongst alternatives; and think creatively in approaching legal issues and generating appropriate responses. |
| 4.1 | Well-developed cognitive and practical skills necessary to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues. |
| 5.1 | Effective and appropriate communication skills including: highly effective use of the English language to convey legal ideas and views to different audiences and environments; an ability to communicate to inform, analyse, report and persuade; an ability to strategically select an appropriate medium and message; an ability to assess how messages are received and alter communication strategies accordingly; an ability to be responsive and adaptive to the perspectives of collaborators, clients, counter parties and others; and an ability to generate a sustained and logical argument. |
| 6.1 | The ability to implement appropriate self-management and lifelong learning strategies including: an ability to undertake and initiate self-directed work and learning; well developed judgment and responsibility as a legal professional in a broader social context; the ability to support personal and professional development by: reflecting on and assessing their own capabilities, wellbeing and performance; making use of feedback as appropriate; identifying and accessing appropriate resources and assistance; and making use of resources and support in developing resilience; a capacity to adapt to and embrace change and a commitment to ongoing learning. |
Career options
Career options include professions as a lawyer in areas of environmental law, technology legislation and technology-specific criminal law; consultant, legal adviser or manager to engineering corporations in Australia and overseas.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Local students
Admission to the chosen engineering major is dependent on the ATAR for that major being met.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1; Physics; and English Standard.
English Advanced is recommended.
Course duration and attendance
The course is normally completed in five-and-a-half years of full-time study. The hours of full-time attendance are approximately 17 hours a week and timetable constraints may require attendance at daytime and evening classes in the law component.
Course structure
The course comprises 264 credit points and allows students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Laws. The study components for course completion are as follows.
- The law component is made up of 108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects; 30 credit points of law options; and 6 credit points of legal theory options.
- The engineering component comprises 120 credit points of study, consisting of the core subjects in the Bachelor of Engineering Science and the field of practice subjects associated with the chosen engineering major.
- On completion of the engineering component (as set out in 2 above) a student who has also completed at least 78 credit points of law subjects approved by UTS: Law is eligible for the award of Bachelor of Engineering Science.
- A student who qualifies for the award of Bachelor of Engineering Science (according to 3 above) is, on completion of the law component as approved by UTS: Law, eligible for the award of Bachelor of Laws.
For a current listing of subjects in each course refer to the study package directory.
Industrial training/professional practice
To practise as a lawyer in NSW, students need to successfully complete an accredited legal academic qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) and an accredited course of practical legal training (PLT), which UTS offers through its PLT program.
Students enrolled in this course may complete their practical legal training by undertaking a postgraduate course in PLT, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).
Course completion requirements
| CBK90178 Major choice (Engineering Science) | 84cp | |
| STM90356 Core subjects | 36cp | |
| STM90691 Law stream | 144cp | |
| Total | 264cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The standard program shown is for a full-time student who has chosen the Electrical Engineering major and law options.
All options shown are law options and are to be drawn from those on offer in CBK90922.
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33130 Mathematical Modelling 1 | 6cp | |
| 68037 Physical Modelling | 6cp | |
| 70102 Foundations of Law | 8cp | |
| 70103 Ethics Law and Justice | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 48230 Engineering Communication | 6cp | |
| 70114 Criminal Law and Procedure | 8cp | |
| 70311 Torts | 8cp | |
| 48510 Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 70211 Contracts | 8cp | |
| 70616 Australian Constitutional Law | 8cp | |
| 33230 Mathematical Modelling 2 | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 48521 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | 6cp | |
| 70104 Civil Practice | 6cp | |
| 70327 Commercial Law | 6cp | |
| 48520 Electronics and Circuits | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 48441 Introductory Digital Systems | 6cp | |
| 48240 Design and Innovation Fundamentals | 6cp | |
| 71116 Remedies | 6cp | |
| 70317 Real Property | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 70617 Administrative Law | 8cp | |
| 48530 Circuit Analysis | 6cp | |
| 68038 Advanced Mathematics and Physics | 6cp | |
| 70517 Equity and Trusts | 8cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 48430 Fundamentals of C Programming | 6cp | |
| 48531 Electromechanical Automation | 6cp | |
| 70417 Corporate Law | 8cp | |
| 70109 Evidence | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 48540 Signals and Systems | 6cp | |
| 48451 Advanced Digital Systems | 6cp | |
| 48570 Data Acquisition and Distribution | 6cp | |
| 70108 Public International Law | 6cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 48250 Engineering Economics and Finance | 6cp | |
| 48560 Introductory Control | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 76008 Jurisprudence | 6cp | |
| 76033 Animal Law and Policy in Australia | 6cp | |
| 76057 Judgment and the Rule of Law | 6cp | |
| 76081 Gender, Law and Sexuality | 6cp | |
| 78039 Wickedness and Vice | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
| Year 6 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 48571 Electrical Machines | 6cp | |
| 48572 Power Circuit Theory | 6cp | |
Honours
Students can graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) if they complete subjects 76090 Research Methodology and 76040 Research Thesis within the course. The degree may be awarded with first or second class honours, which does not require an additional honours year. The rules concerning the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) can be found in undergraduate course information.
Students who meet these criteria for honours are eligible for transfer into the appropriate undergraduate honours exit course on completion of all coursework. This transfer is managed by the Haymarket Student Centre and occurs just prior to graduation.
Professional recognition
This course satisfies the requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training (PLT) program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).
Students wishing to obtain full recognition as graduate engineers have the option of articulating to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067) depending on entry requirements.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
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