Sub-major - Legal Studies
Western Sydney University
Sub-major
Code:
SM1140.1
Related Courses
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1652.9
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Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
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1823.5
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Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars
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6021.4
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Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.
Students in this sub-major examine the nature and functions of law and law-making and the development of Australian and international legal systems. Students have the opportunity to investigate the key areas of law and justice, including family law, youth justice, and first peoples and the criminal justice system. This sub-major meets NSW Education Standards (NESA) content requirements for students who wish to teach Legal Studies in NSW Secondary Schools.
Sub-major
Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points.
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200977
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Fundamentals of Australian Law
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200978
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Legal Analysis and Critique
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Choose two of
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200984
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Government and Public Law
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102699
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Youth Justice and Practice
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102038
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Crime Prevention and Community
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102711
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Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
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102916
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First Peoples and Criminal Justice
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Note: from 2022 this unit replaces 102712 First Peoples and Criminal Justice