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Foundations of Law

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Principles of Public Law

From a criminal justice perspective, public law is important as it ensures that decision makers such as courts, tribunals, Ministers, Commissioners and others are accountable for their actions.This course will develop your understanding of foundational principles of public law using real-world examples from seminal High Court cases in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law.You’ll consider and reflect on certain contentious principles which arise as a result of our constitutional structure and will come out with the skills to read, understand and analyse judicial decisions and apply legal reasoning with confidence.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Study the principles of public law through real examples from seminal High Court cases in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. Come out with the skills to analyse judicial decisions and apply legal reasoning.

Develop your understanding of the legal system and explore ethical implications in the media and communications industry. Build your understanding of laws related to the professional practice of media and other areas of mass communication. You’ll also learn to use ethical decision-making tools to assess professional situations in a wide variety of situations. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Digital Media degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Expand your knowledge of the Australian legal system. Examine the role of the courts, the nature of the judiciary and the powers they exercise. Explore the differences between the role and powers of the courts and other decision-making bodies such as Tribunals and Commissions. You’ll also look at the operation of, and interrelationships between, the various state, territory and Commonwealth courts. Develop your understanding of the origins and dynamic nature of the law and our legal system. Your new skills will be invaluable to your examination of cases and questions of law, and to your pursuits as a criminal justice professional.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Learn how courts work. Study the differences between courts, tribunals and commissions. Discover the differences in state, territory and Commonwealth courts. Examine cases and questions of law.

Investigate the legal, ethical and policy issues in Australia and internationally. This course takes an inquiry-based learning approach and is driven by your own curiosity and questions.  Exploring, discussing and questioning, while being open to new ideas is the essence of learning and the basic premise for Inquiry-Based Learning. This course has been designed to guide you through the process of critically exploring resources, considering questions, engaging in discussion with your peers, and reflecting on your learning. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Public Health degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

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