Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Provides students with a thorough introduction to the institutions and processes which have formed and influence the ongoing development of law in Australia, including their history, context and contemporary relevance. The unit also equips students with the skills to find, interpret, critique and apply law in both its adjudicative and legislative modes.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Topic 1: The Anglo-Australian legal system

Topic 2: Sources of law

Topic 3: Research and writing in law

Topic 4: Judge-made law (common law)

Topic 5: Statute law (legislation)

Topic 6: Law in practice

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Describe the historical foundations of Anglo-Australian law, including an understanding of the historical and contemporary relevance of Indigenous legal systems in Australia
  • Demonstrate familiarity with the formal and informal institutions and processes which shape the development of Australian law
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to approach legal problems involving the application of judicial precedents and/or the interpretation of statutes
  • Engage in legal research utilising and acknowledging a variety of sources

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Quiz: 10%
Annotated bibliography: 40%
Essay: 50%

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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