Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws

A Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips graduates with a comprehensive legal education:

a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates.Combining Law with Science allows you to gain a competitive edge by being able to recognise how law functions in social and scientific contexts.

This allows students to tackle projects such as environmental planning, or look at the legal implications of introducing new technology.

You can choose to specialise in one specific area of science or choose to work in corporate advisory roles around social responsibility.

This double degree will help you develop logical and independent thinking, creative problem-solving, organisational abilities, numeracy and statistical literacy.We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training.

We are the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience.

We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education that engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in Australia is becoming a fast-growing area creating new and increased job prospects.

There is a forecasted growth of 12.7% in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industry for 2017-2022 and with this brings exciting employment opportunities and career options.

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Employment Projections.This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators and problem solvers.

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws, a candidate must successfully a minimum 240 credit points, comprised of:

1. All compulsory Law subjects as outlined in the schedule below (114 credit points);
2. 30 credit points of electives from the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) elective list;
3. Subjects to the value of at least 90 credit points, chosen from a major within the Bachelor of Science, including all core subjects. Please refer to the individual major pages for information on core subjects. Note: some of the majors require the completion of additional credit points, which may extend the duration of your degree. Also note some elective subjects may not be required. Students are advised to consult with the Course Coordinator.

Year 1

Year 2

Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Year 3

1 LLB Elective

Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Year 4

1 LLB Elective

Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Year 5

3 LLB Electives

Subjects from the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Part-time Study A student is considered part-time when they are enrolled in less than 75% of the standard load for a session. If you are seeking to complete your undergraduate law degree part-time, you are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit points (2 subjects) per session. Please refer to the Recommended Study Sequence for information.

Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.

Majors

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

A number of the course learning outcomes in each of these degrees complement and consolidate outcomes in the partner degree. Applied across two discipline areas, the outcomes are achieved at a broader and more comprehensive level.

The outcomes which are common and consolidated in this joint degree ensure that on successful completion of the course students will be able to:

CLO Description 1 Apply critical analysis and problem solving skills to complex issues; 2 Investigate, evaluate and interpret research sources; 3 Apply research skills and knowledge to produce disciplinary work; 4 Communicate effectively to a range of audiences.

Please refer to the Course Handbook page of each individual degree for a comprehensive list of degree course learning outcomes.