Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Information Systems/ Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law. In the Bachelor of Information Systems, you will work with organisations to design, develop, deploy and manage information systems through the application of computing technology. This program will help you carry out a real-life project where you will need to design and develop an information system that solves a community-based problem. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, will be supported by online learning materials, and will participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. The program provides students with a broad progressive legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. Students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology and extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement and international exchange engagements. The Bachelor of Information Systems integrates the applications of computing and information systems in the context of a global business environment. Students collaborate with an organisation in its industry based setting, on a project to solve a real community-based problem. The project involves the design, development, deployment and further management of the information system.