Bachelor of Information Technology with the degree of Bachelor of Laws
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| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 120 |
| Of your 120 credit points, complete a maximum of 42 credit points at 100 level | |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 78 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 48 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Information Technology | 42 |
| Minimum number of credit points from units with a LAW, LAWS or EXLW prefix | 72 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Information Technology | |
| Completion of a designated PACE unit with a LAWS prefix | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
100 level
200 level
300 level
Additional
General Coursework Rule 10(7) stipulates that if a student fails a required unit twice in an undergraduate professional program listed in Schedule 2, they may be permanently excluded from further enrolment in that program.
Students completing a double degree will be able to continue with their other degree program provided they meet the academic progression requirements of the Academic Progression Policy.
Students completing the single Law degree are advised to seek academic advice.
Qualifying Majors for the Bachelor of Information Technology
| AQF Level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
| CRICOS Code | 052488G |
| Overview and Aims of the Program | Refer to Overviews and Aims of the BIT and of the Bachelor of Laws, respectively. |
| Graduate Capabilities | The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows: Interpersonal or social capabilities |
| Program Learning Outcomes | Refer to Program Learning Outcomes of the BIT and of the Bachelor of Laws, respectively. |
| Learning and Teaching Methods | Refer to details for the BIT and of the Bachelor of Laws, respectively. |
| Assessment | Refer to details for the BIT and of the Bachelor of Laws, respectively. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. Information can be found at: https://mq.edu.au/rpl |
| Support for Learning | Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus. |
| Program Standards and Quality | The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability | Refer to Graduate Destinations and Employability of the BIT and of the Bachelor of Laws, respectively. |
| Assessment Regulations | This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation | • This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification. • The BITLLB (with majors in Information Systems and Business Analysis, Software Technology or Web Design and Development) is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) |
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program.
Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:
Physical: The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Cognition: The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
Communication: The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.
Behavioural: The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.
For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements