Foundations of Law

• • What is law?
  • Australian historical & constitutional foundations
  • The Australian legal system
  • Sources of law & legal research
  • Case analysis
  • The doctrine of precedent
  • Precedent and legal reasoning
  • Legal reasoning, argument and writing
  • Interaction of domestic & international law
  • Human rights law

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

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.

• Continuous Assessment (40%)
• Research Paper (60%)