Laws/International Relations
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations
Length
5 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course offers an innovative, high-quality legal education with a strong global and social justice perspective and an emphasis on practical experience. It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria, and a wide range of law electives, including subjects relevant to international relations, such as Human Rights Law, Public International Law and Organised and International Crime.
The international relations course combines core subjects in politics, international public policy, and professional competency with electives from politics and other disciplines including economics, history, sociology, anthropology and sociology.
Course structure
Students complete 15 compulsory and seven elective subjects in law, including two from a specified list, and 15 core subjects and electives in international relations. They must also select two electives from specialised subjects relevant to international relations, such as International Business Law, Law of the European Community or Public International Law. Honours is offered to high-achieving students. Honours in Law is available in the final year, while Honours in International Relations requires an additional year's full-time study.
Contact hours
3 contact hours per 15 credit point subject and 4 hours per 20 credit point subject in law. Normally 3 contact hours for each non law subject.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Law, international relations, politics, sociology, legal studies, cultural studies. For more information, see individual course entries.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 940
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesSelection
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTM Foundation Studies - 95
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 94.00
International Baccalaureate - 34
GCE A Levels - 14
Hong Kong A Levels - 10
HKDSE - 16, 8 (the student must meet the higher than standard English language requirement)
Sri Lankan A Levels - AAB
STPM - 10
MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yr 12 FSP
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 85
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85
Vietnam (Year 12) - 9
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.6
GAOKAO - see: the website
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.
Career opportunities
Opportunities for graduates include positions in the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, public administration, education, community legal services and public interest advocacy groups. See individual course entries online for further details.
Professional recognition
The course includes subjects approved by the Victorian Council of Legal Education, which must be completed successfully to qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria requires the completion of a supervised workplace traineeship (formerly known as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course such as that offered by the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law. International graduates would need the relevant visa to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia.