Undergraduate UNE-LAW400-2023
Administrative Law
$2,720 $3,612
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
16 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 26 Jun 2023
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Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
demonstrate an advanced understanding of principles of Administrative Law in Australia;
identify legal principles, using highly developed cognitive skills to read cases and legislation;
demonstrate initiative and judgement in applying administrative law principles to solve legal problems, including those involving unfamiliar statutory schemes; and
communicate clearly and coherently knowledge of administrative law principles.
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- 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.
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:
andand one of
- UNE-LAW162-Criminal Law
- UNE-LAW312-Criminal and Civil Procedure (No longer available)
- UNE-LAW172-Contract Law
- UNE-LAW272-Law of Contract II (No longer available)
- UNE-LAW164-Law and First Peoples of Australia
- UNE-LAW270-Interviewing for Advocacy
- UNE-LAW157-Alternative Dispute Resolution
- UNE-LAW157-Alternative Dispute Resolution
- UNE-LAW164-Law and First Peoples of Australia
- UNE-LAW270-Interviewing for Advocacy
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
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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.
Administrative law is largely concerned with examining principles that Australian courts apply in determining the legal powers of administrators in the public sector. In this subject you will develop an advanced understanding of those principles including an ability to apply them to hypothetical situations.
Assignment 1: 1750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Open Book Examination: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.
- Assignment 1 (40%)
- Open Book Examination (60%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).