Where law and science intertwine.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as animal ecology, biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as animal ecology, biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. If you have a passion for science and aspire to a career outside the laboratory, open up opportunities to work as a legal practitioner, patent attorney, scientist or government legal officer.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Majors
Science and health majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; Food and Biosecurity; Mathematics.
Career opportunities
This double degree program develops skills applicable to many areas of employment including as a solicitor, barrister, patent attorney, government legal officer, scientist or others depending on the science major studied.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 Life Crisis - Translating Theory Into Caring Practice
LAW101 The Child Client
LAW102 Communication and Thought
LAW103 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
LAW104 Engaging Diverse Learners
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
LAW202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW203 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
LAW204 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
LAW205 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
LAW206 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
LAW301 The Psychology of Learning
LAW302 Using Data for Learning
LAW303 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
LAW304 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW401 Arts Education: Curriculum A
LAW402 Arts Education: Curriculum B
LAW403 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum A
LAW404 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum B
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
LAW306 Teaching Science: Curriculum B
LAW307 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
LAW309 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B
LAW310 History Teaching: Curriculum A
LAW311 History Teaching: Curriculum B
LAW316 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum A
LAW318 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum B
LAW405 Cell Biology
LAW406 Human Physiology
LAW407 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW408 Cell Biology
LAW410 Chemistry
LAW411 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
LAW412 Physical Theatre
LAW414 Theatre Production
LAW415 Trends in Twentieth Century Theatre
LAW416 Introduction to Creative Writing
The following 2 elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 The English Language
LAW441 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator.
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Introductory courses (6)
LFS100 Changing Planet Earth
SCI102 Regions, Change and Sustainability
SCI105 Landscapes, Place and People
SCI110 Urbanism and Urban Design
SCI113 Introduction to Weather and Climate
PLUS select 1 course from:
MTH100 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
MTH102 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
Major courses (8)
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
- Animal Ecology Major Study Plan
- Biology Major Study Plan
- Biomedical Science Major Study Plan
- Biotechnology Major Study Plan
- Chemistry Major Study Plan
- Clinical Measurements Major Study Plan
- Environmental Science Major Study Plan
- Geography Major Study Plan
- Mathematics Major Study Plan
- Public Health Major Study Plan
- Sustainability Major Study Plan
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
- For students wishing to complete Honours in Law, they must complete a minimum of 2 Law elective courses at a 400 coded level
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200/300 coded) mathematics courses
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)