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Overview

The Legal Studies major offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the nature, role and impact of law in society. The major encompasses general Socio-Legal Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice and brings together the insights, theories and methods of various disciplines, including Sociology, Politics, Media Studies, History, Cultural Studies, Aboriginal Studies and … For more content click the Read more button below. The major will equip you with the skills to analyse and evaluate legal concepts, processes, institutions and problems as dynamic and multi-faceted aspects of social relations. The Legal Studies major is concerned with the local and global dimensions of pressing contemporary issues and how they manifest in regional and urban settings. These include: citizenship, the ‘rule of law’, human rights and social justice, violence and discrimination, victimhood, crime and the administration of justice, law’s intersection with popular culture, and law’s role in social policy and social change. By undertaking this major, students will hone skills in professional writing, research, critical-thinking and problem-solving which will provide a solid grounding for careers in legal research and policy, community work, advocacy, welfare and related fields.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Academic contact

Tarryn Phillips

Location(s)

Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton

Open to all courses

No

Structure

120 credit points

Level one30 credit points
Level two45 credit points
Level three45 credit points

Available in courses

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - Albury-Wodonga

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Bachelor of Arts - Albury-Wodonga

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - Mildura

Bachelor of Business (Accounting) - Albury-Wodonga

Bachelor of Business - Albury-Wodonga

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Bachelor of Business - Mildura

Bachelor of Arts - Shepparton

Bachelor of Arts - Mildura

Bachelor of Arts - Bendigo

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts - Shepparton

Bachelor of Business - Shepparton

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply systematic, detailed knowledge and understanding of Legal studies
2.
Develop creative, critical and analytical skills to address problems in legal contexts
3.
Demonstrate high-level, ethical, professional and culturally aware communication skills
4.
Design and conduct independent and collaborative research into complex problems, considering ethical implications and multiple
perspectives
5.
Navigate, critically assess and strategically utilise information from digital sources.
6.
Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness to act as critically engaged global citizens.