Where law and science intertwine.
Combine law with science in this double degree, making yourself valuable to legal teams when it comes to cases that involve scientific evidence such as crime scenes or patent issues. This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. You’ll spend plenty of time in the laboratory as part of the science degree, with the rest of the time spent learning from qualified lawyers working in the legal field. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree
- 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.
Combine law with science in this double degree, making yourself valuable to legal teams when it comes to cases that involve scientific evidence such as crime scenes or patent issues. This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. You’ll spend plenty of time in the laboratory as part of the science degree, with the rest of the time spent learning from qualified lawyers working in the legal field. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree
In this program 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
- Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
- Major in a science area such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology or mathematics
- Work in laboratories to run tests and conduct experiments
Majors
Science majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; 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
Law courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
COR109 Personal Investment Management
LAW101 Financial Accounting
LAW102 Business Finance
LAW103 Law of Business Associations
LAW104 Company Accounting
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
LAW201 Management Accounting
LAW202 Taxation Law and Practice
LAW203 Contemporary Accounting Issues
LAW204 Auditing and Professional Practice
LAW205 Communication and Thought
LAW206 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW303 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW304 Torts A
LAW401 Torts B
LAW402 Contracts A
LAW403 Contracts B
LAW404 Property A
PLUS select 6 LAW elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Property B
LAW310 Constitutional Law
LAW311 Equity & Trusts
LAW312 Corporations Law
LAW313 Civil Procedure
LAW315 Administrative Law
LAW318 Professional Conduct
LAW405 Evidence
LAW406 Regulation
LAW407 Commercial Law
LAW408 Children & the Law
LAW409 Law Professional Practice
LAW410 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW411 Building & Construction Law
LAW412 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW414
LAW415
LAW416
LAW417
LAW418
LAW419
LAW420
LAW421
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440
LAW441
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
LFS100
SCI102
SCI105
SCI110
SCI113
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
Select 1 course from:
SCI202
ANM203 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
PLUS select 1 course from:
ENS330 K'gari Field Studies
ENS333 Special Field Studies Topic
SRP301 Special Research Project
SCI302 Analytical Sciences
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
Major courses (8) 96 units
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
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 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses (192 units) in total, including the core course
- For students wishing to complete Honours in Law, they must complete a minimum of 2 Law elective courses (24 units) at a 400 coded level
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.