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 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW101 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW102 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW103 Torts A
LAW104 Torts B
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
LAW201 Contracts A
LAW202 Contracts B
LAW203 Property A
LAW204 Property B
LAW205 Constitutional Law
LAW206 Equity & Trusts
LAW301 Corporations Law
LAW302 Civil Procedure
LAW303 Administrative Law
LAW304 Professional Conduct
LAW401 Evidence
LAW402 Regulation
LAW403 Commercial Law
LAW404 Children & the Law
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 Law Professional Practice
LAW310 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW311 Building & Construction Law
LAW312 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW313 Advocacy
LAW315 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW318 Planning and Environment Law
LAW405 Elder Law and Succession
LAW406 Intellectual Property
LAW407 Taxation
LAW408 Public International Law
LAW409 Communication and Thought
LAW410 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW411 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW412 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW414 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW415 Torts A
LAW416 Torts B
LAW417 Contracts A
LAW418 Contracts B
LAW419 Property A
LAW420 Property B
LAW421 Constitutional Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Equity & Trusts
LAW441 Corporations Law
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
LFS100 Civil Procedure
SCI102 Administrative Law
SCI105 Professional Conduct
SCI110 Evidence
SCI113 Regulation
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
Select 1 course from:
SCI202 Commercial Law
ANM203 Children & the Law
PLUS select 1 course from:
ENS330 Law Professional Practice
ENS333 Competition and Consumer Law
SRP301 Building & Construction Law
SCI302 Indigenous Legal Issues
WPL310 Advocacy
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.