Courses & Units
Foundations of Public Law LAW253
Hobart
Introduction
The unit introduces students to the study of public law within the sub-disciplines of constitutional and administrative law. Public law is also the foundation of a range of other disciplines of law including: criminal, human rights, environmental, international, immigration, taxation, corporations and industrial relations law.
The main theme of this unit is public law in contemporary practice; in particular how public law defines, constrains and empowers governmental action. Students will develop both a theoretical and practical understanding of the subject matter and participate in learning and assessment based on contemporary public law issues.
The course will be divided into inter-related parts:
A. Introduction to Australian Public Law
B. The Parliament
C. The Executive
D. The Judiciary
This unit will provide students with part of the necessary theory to complete a law degree in accordance with Law Admission requirements and is a prerequisite for the core administrative and constitutional law units as well as any public law elective units students may choose to undertake.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Public Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW253 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Ms Anja Hilkemeijer |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the functions, powers and limits on the powers of the three arms of government at all levels of government in Australia; a working knowledge of the theory underpinning constitutional, parliamentary and administrative law; the inter-operation of political conventions, foundational principles and assumptions, written constitutions, common law and statutory law in contemporary public law and administration.
- Critically analyse contemporary public law problems using the case method and present arguments in relation to the legal issues raised by those problems.
- Present persuasive legal argument on public law issues in writing and orally; to respond orally to questions about the nature of, and current issues in, Australian public.
- Reflect critically on their advocacy skills and lessons learned.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090900 | $1,812.00 | $1,419.00 | not applicable | $1,812.50 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
50 credit points of Introductory Law core or (LAW121 and LAW122)Teaching
| Assessment | Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (50%)|Assignment (20%)|Presentation (20%)|Attendance (10%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Gabrielle Appleby, et. al., Australian Public Law, Oxford University Press, 3rd edition, 2019. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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