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University of Tasmania

Students must pass the first year of their BComp degree, including the units LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems.  There is a quota on places in this degree and the assessment of applications will be based on academic merit, taking into consideration previous university studies. The 3 methods of entry are: Direct Entry (for Year 12 leavers only) ,To be qualified for University entry with a TER score (of 90) or above, limited places available in this entry category or Alternative Entry: A first year in another faculty, which includes the units LAW121 Introduction to Law and LAW122 Legal Systems (or the academic equivalent) or Graduate Entry: An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent.
General knowledge about Computing and Laws, their inter relation.
The major studies combined with the qualification of computing and law will equip graduates with the skills to bring technical expertise to the legal profession, or to provide invaluable legal expertise to the world of information technology - a world increasingly exposed to the threat of litigation and breaches of security. In addition to the objectives of the Bachelor of Computing program, the Bachelor of Laws component aims to provide students with the basic academic preparation to enter the legal profession and other careers involving legal work, the attributes and skills inherent in a general university education.
This on-campus 5-year full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and the Faculty of Law and is available at Hobart. The first year only is also offered at the Launceston and Cradle Coast campus. This course may be studied part-time.
This course is accredited by Australian Computer Society (ACS) and Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW.
The combined qualification in computing and law will equip graduates with the skills to bring technical expertise to the legal profession, or to provide invaluable legal expertise to the world of information technology - a world increasingly exposed to the threat of litigation and breaches of security.
Minimum 5 yrs, Maximum 11 yrs