Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Demonstrated a broad and coherent understanding of the Aboriginal/Indigenous global studies disciplines including Indigenous histories, cultures, principle concepts, decolonisation and other theoretical perspectives (Depth in least one related specialist area)
• Lateral thinking to solve legal problems through the range of available dispute resolution mechanisms
• Advanced oral communication skills.
• Advanced written communication skills
• The capacity to recognise the importance of acting as a professional advocate for the rule of law.
• Professional skills to the maintenance and reform of the legal system
• The highest ethical standards in discharging responsibilities to clients, other professionals, the courts and the public.
• The capacity to understand, evaluate and critically reflect upon the interaction of law and society.
• Demonstrated cognitive, creative, analytical, and critical skills to effectively plan, analyse present and implement activities in the global discipline and related areas
• Demonstrated a capacity to synthesise theoretical understanding and skills, with a focus on leadership, to effectively plan, analyse, present and implement activities within the discipline and with non-specialist audiences
• Demonstrated a critical understanding of ethical and reflective practice to include Indigenous centred perspectives that underlie the globally based discipline
• The capacity to provide professional advice, based on specialised knowledge of law and its application in diverse contexts, to employers, government and individual clients.
• Recognised Law as a dynamic discipline requiring professional lifelong learning and skill development.
• The technical and cognitive skills required to plan and conduct advanced legal research tasks independently
• the technical and cognitive skills required to plan and conduct advanced legal research tasks in collaboration with others
• Critical thinking skills to analyse the formation, content and operation of the law

Admission requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website and click on 'How to Apply for Credit'.

Students who wish to transition into the new program from Semester 1 2019 will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Honours is embedded in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program. All students who successfully complete the program will graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Students who excel in their studies will have access to graded Honours, which will be calculated according to the University's policy. The policy is available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policy/000990.html . See Program Convenor for further information regarding eligibility for Graded Honours.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through The Wollotuka Institute.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program,  contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility  before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the Faculty or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online