1. Overview

Course:	Software / Law (2018)
CP Required:	288
Min FT Duration:	6.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	N/A
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 288 credit points as follows:

Engineering (144 credit points):

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► 102 credit points of Software stream core units

► 6 credit points of Software Specialist elective units

Laws:

► 144 credit points of Laws core units

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

(a) For all Bachelor of Engineering combined degrees a candidate must complete 240 credit points and satisfy any additional requirements specified.

(b) Where the requirements specified in the following clauses account for less than the total required credit, candidates must complete additional units of study from the tables relevant to the Bachelor of Engineering as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of the degree.

To qualify for the award of the combined degree:

(a) For the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws combined degree, a candidate must complete 288 credit points and any additional requirements specified in the following clauses.

(b) Where the requirements specified in the following clauses account for less than the total required credit, candidates must complete additional units of study from the tables relevant to the Bachelor of Engineering as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of the degree.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours

(a) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours component of the combined degree are set out in the tables of units of study for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours single degree;

(b) Except where varied by other clauses of these resolutions, all candidates must complete a minimum of 144 credit points comprising:

(i) 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Core Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(c) The Faculty Board may approve, based on appropriate academic justification, a list of approved unit alternatives. These alternatives specify, for particular Engineering stream / combined degree combinations, units within the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours component of the combined degree that can be replaced by specified alternative units that would form part of the normal program for single degree students in that stream.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Laws

For the Bachelor of Laws component of a combined degree candidates must complete 144 credit points of Law units of study taken from the School of Law Undergraduate Table, comprising:

(a) 102 credit points of compulsory units of study; and

(b) 42 credit points of elective units of study, of which a maximum of 36 credit points are taken from Part 1 and a minimum of 6 credit points are taken from Part 2.

(c) Students may apply to take up to a maximum of 24 credit points of LAWS6000/JURS6000 units of study as elective units of study:

(i) enrolment in LAWS6000/JURS6000 units of study will be subject to availability and any unit pre-requisites or assumed knowledge, which may include relevant industry experience or prior specialist study.

(ii) enrolment in LAWS6000/JURS6000 units is only permitted after a candidate has completed 96 credit points towards the Bachelor of Laws.

(iii) students may only enrol in LAWS6000/JURS6000 units listed in the Bachelor of Laws Elective units of study Table.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree:

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Study Abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester`s standard units.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Software Core	6	Select from INFO1110: Introduction to Programming
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1006: Foundations of Law
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Engineering Core	6	Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP1000: Professional Engagement Program 1 Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1000 in their first semester of enrolment. New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Software Core	6	Select from INFO1113: Object-Oriented Programming
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1012: Torts
Laws Core	0	Select from LAWS1013: Legal Research 1
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Software Core	6	Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Software Core	6	Select from ISYS2110: Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems
Software Core	6	Select from COMP2123: Data Structures & Algorithms
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1014: Civil and Criminal Procedure
Software Core	6	Select from MATH2069: Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Software Core	6	Select from ISYS2120: Data & Information Management
Software Core	6	Select from SOFT2412: Agile Software Development Practices
Software Core	6	Select from SOFT2201: Software Construction and Design 1
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1016: Criminal Law
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP2000: Professional Engagement Program 2 Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Software Core	6	Select from COMP2017: Systems Programming
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1023: Public International Law
Laws Core	0	Select from LAWS1019: Legal Research II
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1015: Contracts
Software Specialist - Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Software Specialist - Electives

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1021: Public Law
Software Core	6	Select from ELEC3609: Internet Software Platforms
Software Core	6	Select from INFO3616: Principles of Security and Security Engineering
Software Core	6	Select from SOFT3888: Software Development Project

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	6	Select from ELEC4712: Thesis A
Software Core	6	Select from SOFT3202: Software Construction and Design 2
Software Core	6	Select from ELEC5618: Software Quality Engineering
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3
Engineering Core	0	Select from ENGP3000: Professional Engagement Program 3 Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes
Software Core	6	Select from COMP5348: Enterprise Scale Software Architecture Note: Complete an additional 6 cp of Specialist Electives if core unit COMP5348 is not available.

Note: Students can replace ELEC4712 and ELEC4713 with INFO4991 and INFO4992 IT Research Thesis, subject to the approval of the Coursework Director of Electrical and Information Engineering.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS1017: Torts and Contracts II
Engineering Core	6	Select from ELEC4713: Thesis B
Software Core	6	Select from ELEC5619: Object Oriented Application Frameworks

Note: Students can replace ELEC4712 and ELEC4713 with INFO4991 and INFO4992 IT Research Thesis, subject to the approval of the Coursework Director of Electrical and Information Engineering.

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2010: Administrative Law
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2011: Federal Constitutional Law
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2012: Intro to Property and Commercial Law
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2013: The Legal Profession

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2015: Equity
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2016: Evidence
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2017: Real Property
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2014: Corporations Law

Year 6 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Laws Core	6	Select from LAWS2018: Private International Law A
Laws Electives	18	Select from Unit Block: Laws Electives

Note: In year 6 students are required to complete LAWS2018 Private International Law A 42 credit points of elective units of study, of which a maximum of 36 credit points are taken from Part 1 and a minimum of 6 credit points are taken from Part 2. See Law Faculty Handbook for more details: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

LAWS2018 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2. Students who commenced the Combined Law program before 2011 do not need to complete LAWS2018 but must complete 48 credit points of elective units of study rather than 42 credit points.

Year 6 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Laws Electives	24	Select from Unit Block: Laws Electives

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME4010	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4111	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4112	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4203	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4811	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CHNG4812	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CIVL4022	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
CIVL4023	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4712	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4713	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC4714	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG1111	Integrated Engineering 1	6	Semester 1
ENGG2111	Integrated Engineering 2	2	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
ENGG3111	Integrated Engineering 3	2	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG4111	Integrated Engineering 4	2	Semester 1
ENGP1000	Professional Engagement Program 1	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2000	Professional Engagement Program 2	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3000	Professional Engagement Program 3	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1002	Linear Algebra	3	Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main
MATH1005	Statistical Thinking with Data	3	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int January
MATH1021	Calculus of One Variable	3	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1023	Multivariable Calculus and Modelling	3	Semester 1 Semester 2
MATH1902	Linear Algebra (Advanced)	3	Semester 1
MATH1905	Statistics (Advanced)	3	Semester 2
MATH1921	Calculus of One Variable (Adv)	3	Semester 1
MATH1923	Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv)	3	Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 36cp including:

- ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

- Exactly 12cp of Integrated Engineering units comprising ENGG1111 (6cp), ENGG2111 (2cp), ENGG3111 (2cp) and ENGG4111 (2cp)

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

- A minimum of 12cp of (see note 1) from either AMME4111-4112 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CHNG4811-CHNG4812 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CIVL4022-4023 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR ELEC4712-4713 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR AMME4010 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project (24cp)

Note 1. All Thesis A units are mutually prohibited (meaning that only one can be completed), and all Thesis B units have the associated Thesis A unit as a pre-requisite. Students may undertake only the Thesis units relevant to their stream.

Block 2 - Software Core (Min CP: 102,Max CP: 102)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP2017	Systems Programming	6	Semester 1
COMP2123	Data Structures & Algorithms	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5348	Enterprise Scale Software Architecture	6	Semester 2
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC3609	Internet Software Platforms	6	Semester 2
ELEC5618	Software Quality Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC5619	Object Oriented Application Frameworks	6	Semester 2
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1113	Object-Oriented Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO3616	Principles of Security and Security Engineering	6	Semester 2
ISYS2110	Analysis & Design of Web Information Systems	6	Semester 1
ISYS2120	Data & Information Management	6	Semester 2
MATH2069	Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory	6	Semester 1
SOFT2201	Software Construction and Design 1	6	Semester 2
SOFT2412	Agile Software Development Practices	6	Semester 2
SOFT3202	Software Construction and Design 2	6	Semester 1
SOFT3888	Software Development Project	6	Semester 2

Note: Complete all 17 units of study (102 credit points) from this table

Block 3 - Laws Core (Min CP: 102,Max CP: 102)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
LAWS1006	Foundations of Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS1012	Torts	6	Semester 2 S1 Intensive
LAWS1013	Legal Research 1	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS1014	Civil and Criminal Procedure	6	Semester 1
LAWS1015	Contracts	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Early
LAWS1016	Criminal Law	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS1017	Torts and Contracts II	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Winter Main
LAWS1019	Legal Research II	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS1021	Public Law	6	Semester 2 Int February
LAWS1023	Public International Law	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS2010	Administrative Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS2011	Federal Constitutional Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS2012	Intro to Property and Commercial Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS2013	The Legal Profession	6	Semester 1
LAWS2014	Corporations Law	6	Semester 2 Winter Main
LAWS2015	Equity	6	Semester 2 Summer Main
LAWS2016	Evidence	6	Semester 2 Summer Early
LAWS2017	Real Property	6	Semester 2 Winter Main
LAWS2018	Private International Law A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Candidates must successfully complete 42 credit points from Law elective. See Law Faculty Handbook for details: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Block 4 - Software Specialist - Electives (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 54)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP3109	Programming Languages and Paradigms	6	Semester 2
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3419	Graphics and Multimedia	6	Semester 2
COMP3456	Computational Methods for Life Sciences	6
COMP3520	Operating Systems Internals	6	Semester 2
COMP3608	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)	6	Semester 1
COMP5045	Computational Geometry	6	Semester 1
COMP5047	Pervasive Computing	6	Semester 2
COMP5048	Visual Analytics	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5116	Design of Networks & Distributed Systems	6	Semester 2
COMP5206	Information Technologies and Systems	6	Semester 1
COMP5213	Computer and Network Organisation	6	Semester 1
COMP5318	Machine Learning and Data Mining	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
COMP5338	Advanced Data Models	6	Semester 2
COMP5415	Multimedia Design and Authoring	6	Semester 2
COMP5416	Advanced Network Technologies	6	Semester 2
COMP5424	Information Technology in Biomedicine	6	Semester 1
COMP5425	Multimedia Retrieval	6	Semester 1
COMP5426	Parallel and Distributed Computing	6	Semester 1
ELEC3104	Engineering Electromagnetics	6	Semester 1
ELEC3203	Electricity Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC3204	Power Electronics and Applications	6	Semester 1
ELEC3206	Electrical Energy Conversion Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC3304	Control	6	Semester 2
ELEC3305	Digital Signal Processing	6	Semester 1
ELEC3404	Electronic Circuit Design	6	Semester 1
ELEC3405	Communications Electronics and Photonics	6	Semester 2
ELEC3505	Communications	6	Semester 1
ELEC3506	Communications Networks	6	Semester 2
ELEC3607	Embedded Systems	6	Semester 1
ELEC3608	Computer Architecture	6	Semester 2
ELEC3610	E-Business Analysis and Design	6	Semester 1
ELEC3612	Pattern Recognition and Machine Intelligence	6	Semester 1
ELEC3702	Management for Engineers	6	Semester 2
ELEC3802	Fundamentals of Biomedical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC3803	Bioelectronics [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 2
ELEC4505	Digital Communication Systems	6	Semester 1
ELEC4706	Project Management	6	Semester 1
ELEC5101	Antennas and Propagation	6	Semester 2
ELEC5203	Topics in Power Engineering [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 2
ELEC5204	Power Systems Analysis and Protection	6	Semester 1
ELEC5205	High Voltage Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5206	Sustainable Energy Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC5207	Advanced Power Conversion Technologies	6	Semester 2
ELEC5208	Intelligent Electricity Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC5211	Power System Dynamics and Control	6	Semester 1
ELEC5212	Power System Planning and Markets	6	Semester 2
ELEC5303	Computer Control System Design [not Offered 2021]	6	Semester 1
ELEC5402	Digital Integrated Circuit Design	6
ELEC5403	Radio Frequency Engineering [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 1
ELEC5507	Error Control Coding	6	Semester 1
ELEC5508	Wireless Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5509	Mobile Networks	6	Semester 1
ELEC5510	Satellite Communication Systems	6	Semester 2
ELEC5511	Optical Communication Systems	6	Semester 1
ELEC5512	Optical Networks	6	Semester 2
ELEC5514	IoT Wireless Sensing and Networking	6	Semester 2
ELEC5516	Electrical and Optical Sensor Design	6	Semester 1
ELEC5614	Real Time Computing	6	Semester 1
ELEC5615	Advanced Computer Architecture	6	Semester 1
ELEC5616	Computer and Network Security	6	Semester 1
ELEC5617	Topics in Software Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5620	Model Based Software Engineering	6	Semester 2
ELEC5621	Digital Systems Design	6
ELEC5622	Signals, Software and Health	6	Semester 2
ELEC5701	Technology Venture Creation [not offered in 2021]	6	Semester 2
ELEC5803	Advanced Bioelectronics [Not Offered 2019]	6	Semester 1
INFO3404	Database Systems 2	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO3504	Database Systems 2 (Adv)	6	Semester 2
INFO3551	Information Technology Exchange	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int January Int July
INFO5301	Information Security Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5990	Professional Practice in IT	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5991	Services Science Management and Engineering	6	Semester 2
INFO5992	Understanding IT Innovations	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO5993	IT Research Methods	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO6007	Project Management in IT	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: At least 6cp are required from Software Specialist - Electives block.

Block 6 - Laws Electives (Min CP: 42,Max CP: 42)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
LAWS3044	Law International Exchange Electives	24	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS3068	Chinese Laws and Chinese Legal Systems	6	Semester 1 Summer L3
LAWS3401	Advanced Constitutional Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3404	Advanced Criminal Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3409	Advanced Taxation Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3411	Anti-Discrimination Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3412	Australian Income Tax	6	Semester 1
LAWS3416	Commercial Dispute Resolution	6	Semester 2
LAWS3419	Competition Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS3424	Corporate and Securities Regulation	6	Semester 2
LAWS3426	Criminology	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS3428	Media Law: Defamation and Privacy	6	Semester 2 Summer Early
LAWS3430	Environmental Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS3431	External Placement Program	6	Semester 1
LAWS3432	Family Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3434	International Human Rights Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3435	Indigenous People and the Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS3436	International/Comparative Jurisprudence	6	Semester 1
LAWS3437	International Commercial Arbitration	6	Semester 2
LAWS3438	International Commercial Transactions	6	Semester 2
LAWS3443	Interpretation	6	Semester 2
LAWS3444	Japanese Law	6	Summer L4
LAWS3446	Labour Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS3447	Law and Economics	6	Semester 2
LAWS3452	Medical Law	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS3454	Philosophy of Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3455	Policing, Crime and Society	6	Semester 1
LAWS3457	Private International Law B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Summer Main
LAWS3460	Roman Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS3461	Social Justice Clinical Course	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS3462	Sociological Theories of Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS3465	Sydney Law Review	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS3468	Theories of Justice	6	Semester 2
LAWS3471	Theories of Obedience	6	Semester 2
LAWS3474	Equity and Financial Risk Allocation	6	Semester 1
LAWS3475	Theories of Law in World Society	6	Semester 2
LAWS3477	Advanced Obligations and Remedies	6	Semester 1
LAWS3478	Development and Human Rights	6	Summer L4
LAWS3479	IP: Trademarks and Patents	6	Semester 1
LAWS3480	IP: Copyright and Designs	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
LAWS3483	War Law: Use of Force & Humanitarian Law	6	Semester 1
LAWS3484	Secured Transactions in Commercial Law	6	Semester 2
LAWS3489	International Moot	6	Semester 1 S2 Late Ib

Note: Candidates must successfully complete 42 credit points from Law elective. See Law Faculty Handbook for details: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/law/

Candidates must successfully complete 42 credit points from the elective units of study including:

(a) a maximum of 36 credit points from Part 1- Elective Units of Study

(b) a minimum of 6 credit points from Part 2- Jurisprudence Units of Study

Faculty of Engineering

Software / Law (2018)