Honours in Law and Society
Law and Society scholars examine broad theoretical issues about the nature of law and society as well as how the relationship between the two plays out in particular fields of legal and social policy at both domestic and international levels. Study in this discipline develops important skills in research, analysis, teamwork and communication.
Honours in Law and Society is designed to increase understanding of important theoretical perspectives, while also developing key practical skills relevant to work in or with government and non-government organisations (e.g. policy development and implementation). Through close attention to key texts, and the examination of critical current issues and debates, students will expand and deepen their specialist knowledge gained in the Law and Society major, and develop advanced-level research and critical thinking skills.
Outcomes: Students are able to (1) demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of key theories, concepts and issues in law and society; (2) demonstrate a broad understanding of relevant socio-legal research methodologies; (3) synthesise literature and research findings with intellectual independence to provide understanding of complex socio-legal challenges; (4) apply their knowledge, research and writing skills in order to design and execute an original law and society research project; and (5) demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts in law and society through both cognitive and technical skills.
Entry requirements: Enrolment in the BPhil or a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Law and Society major, or equivalent, as determined by the relevant board.
Intake periods: Beginning of year and mid-year
Honours sequence
| Key to availability of units: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period |
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all units (36 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
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| S1, S2 | LAWS4201 | Dissertation (Law and Society) Part 1 | |
| S2 | LAWS4202 | Dissertation (Law and Society) Part 2 |
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| NS | LAWS4227 | Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions |
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| S1, S2 | SOCS4100 | Honours Research Skills |
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Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit rules |
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| NS | LAWS5215 | Regulation: Theories and Practices | |
| NS | LAWS5223 | Theories of Justice and Punishment |
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| NS | LAWS5224 | Foundations of Public International Law |
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| N/A | LAWS5226 | International Human Rights Law |
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| N/A | LAWS5260 | Intersections of Law, Policy and Government |
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| NS | OCEN4001 | Oceans Governance | |
| NS | POLS5501 | Public Policy |
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