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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science

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

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
094767G
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$26,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$130,000
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018281
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 75.70 OP - 11 Rank - 77
UniSC program code
SA308
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time ^
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
English (4,SA)
Recommended prior study
Maths B or C; at least one of the sciences (preferably Chemistry)
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Footnotes
  • ^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 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW101 Community Development and Social Action
LAW102 Human Services Placement 2
LAW103 Direct Practice Processes
LAW104 Context Responsive Social Work Practice

Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units

LAW201 Communication and Thought
LAW202 Exploring Business Research
LAW203 Introduction to Economics
LAW204 Discovering Management
LAW205 Marketing Essentials
LAW206 Accounting for Business
LAW301 Introduction to Informatics
LAW302 Business Law and Ethics
LAW303 Communication and Thought
LAW304 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW401 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW402 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW403 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW404 Torts 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 Torts B
LAW310 Contracts A
LAW311 Contracts B
LAW312 Property A
LAW313 Property B
LAW315 Constitutional Law
LAW318 Equity & Trusts
LAW405 Corporations Law
LAW406 Civil Procedure
LAW407 Administrative Law
LAW408 Professional Conduct
LAW409 Evidence
LAW410 Regulation
LAW411 Commercial Law
LAW412 Children & the Law
LAW414 Law Professional Practice
LAW415 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW416 Building & Construction Law
LAW417 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW418 Advocacy
LAW419 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW420 Planning and Environment Law
LAW421 Elder Law and Succession

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Intellectual Property
LAW441 Taxation

Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

LFS100 Public International Law
SCI102 Private International Law
SCI105 International Human Rights Law
SCI110 Legal Internship
SCI113 Sports Law

Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units

Select 1 course from:
SCI202 International Commercial Disputes
ANM203 Employment Law

PLUS select 1 course from:
ENS330 Health Law
ENS333 Family Law
SRP301 Anti-Discrimination Law
SCI302 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
WPL310 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation

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

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.