Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws

The commercialisation of rapidly evolving technologies has opened the door to a new kind of expert with specialist knowledge in both science and law.

Study Deakin’s Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws to graduate with an increasingly sought-after skill set, to succeed in either field, or where science and law intersect.Want to take your pick from a range of lucrative and rewarding careers?

To complete the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws, students must attain a total of 40 credit points consisting of 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Science and 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point unit, MAI010 Academic Integrity. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Science (S320) and the Bachelor of Laws (M312) must be satisfied. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.

Compulsory 0-credit point unit (to be completed in first trimester of study):-

• MAI010 Academic Integrity

The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Science include:-

• 8 credit points of core units
• a 6 credit point approved science major sequence
• 2 credit points of Science elective units
• Level 3 - at least 4 credit points of Science units
• SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit point unit)
• STP010 Career Tools for Employability (0 credit point unit)

The 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws include:-

• 18 credit points of core units
• 6 credit points of law elective units, including 1 credit point of WIL/practical unit.

If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following.

Prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

ATAR

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection.

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.