Honours in Law
Honours is a prestigious qualification which is recognised worldwide. It gives you a real point of distinction from other graduates when applying for jobs, and it is the best way to start a research career. Also, many prestigious overseas scholarships include Honours as one of their entry criteria.
Accepted students should enrol in the two Law Honours courses. Students must complete Honours on a full-time basis, start with Law Honours Thesis 1 in study period 4 and progress to Law Honours Thesis 2 in study period 6. Honours is offered internally only.
At UniSA, Law students may complete the Honours courses during their final year of study. Therefore students are able to complete the Bachelor of Laws with Honours in 3 years (if studied in 3 trimesters per year).
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Law Honours Thesis 1 Course code: LAWS 4004 |
This course aims to equip students with skills in advanced legal research, in preparation for completion of the Honours thesis in Law Honours Thesis 2. Students are assisted in evaluating, developing and refining their research topics. They are also required to present their research strategies in writing and orally to a small group of peers and research mentors. |
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Law Honours Thesis 2 Course code: LAWS 4005 |
This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a 9,000 word Honours Thesis in their chosen area of Law. |
Eligibility
To be eligible for Honours, students must:
- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws or Laws Double Degree; and
- have completed 72 units of their Bachelors degree; and
- have a GPA of not less than 5
Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee entry as the Honours program is competitive and there are limited spaces available.
Fees
Fees for the Honours courses are Commonwealth supported under the HECS-HELP program.
Honours Policy
The Bachelor of Laws and associated double degrees are:
Degrees with Honours
Degrees with honours are programs of four or more years in duration
which include a minimum of one year of advanced studies for students who
demonstrate a high level of achievement in the initial years of the
program. Students who fail to meet the necessary grade point average for
the honours stream continue with the pass degree. Please refer to
paragraph 2.2 regarding admission and paragraph 10 and Appendix A:
Assessment Framework for the determination of the final grade.
View the full UniSA Honours Degree Programs policy
The Code of Good Practice
Outlines the responsibilities of staff and students during the research
component of an honours degree or degree with honours. The code covers
both types of program except where otherwise stipulated and should be
read in conjunction with policy A-42: Honours Degree Programs.
View the full UniSA Code of Good Practice: Research in honours degree programs
Further Information
View the Law Honours Flyer (500kb - PDF) for more details about the honours courses.
How to apply
Applications should be made prior to the study period in which you wish to commence. Closing dates will be emailed to all current UniSA law students when they are released.
To apply or to find out your eligibility, please contact the Law Honours Coordinator, at lawhonoursenquiries@unisa.edu.au
Scholarships
Honours scholarships may be available. Please visit the UniSA Scholarships website for more details.