Jurisprudence
UndergraduateUNE-LAW4552025
Course information for 2025 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Price from
- $2,396
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Jurisprudence
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced skills in reading comprehension through demonstrating knowledge of some prominent theories relating to moral, political and legal philosophy including theories concerned with statutory and constitutional interpretation;
- exercise critical thinking, judgement and autonomy in evaluating some prominent theories relating to moral, political and legal philosophy;
- demonstrate a well-developed ability to communicate appropriately a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
The subject introduces students to some significant theories about law. Classical theories of law in the form of natural law and positivism are considered, but the main emphasis is on twentieth-century theories discussing legal reasoning (including statutory and constitutional interpretation), the relationship between legal and moral reasoning, and the legitimacy of judicial activism. The subject broadens students' perspective on law not only through consideration of theoretical material but through exposure to material focusing on other jurisdictions, especially the US. The subject aims to strengthen skills in legal argumentation, including statutory interpretation. Exposure to arguments conducted in a discourse other than the legal discourse that law students are mostly exposed to in their degree should sharpen analytical and written communication skills. Finally, the unit aims to stimulate students to be sensitive to ethical choices that are presented by law.
Online Quizzes. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Final Examination: Take Home Examination: Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3.- Online Quizzes (40%)
- Take Home Invigilated Examination (60%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
and one of
- UNE-LAW162-Criminal Law
UNE-LAW312 (Not currently available)
and one of
- UNE-LAW172-Contract Law
UNE-LAW272 (Not currently available)
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Others
Candidature in Bachelor of Laws (4 Years).
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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