Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws

Discover how the law operates in social and scientific contexts as you tackle projects such as environmental planning or look at the legal implications of introducing new technology. This double degree will help you develop logical and independent thinking, creative problem-solving, numeracy, and statistical literacy leading to a range of exciting career opportunities.

Throughout your Bachelor of Science degree, you will learn how scientific and technological advances increase the quality of our lives and how the scientific community responds to societal needs, natural hazards and global challenges.

The Bachelor of Laws equips you with a comprehensive legal education. This world-class degree provides you with a thorough grounding in the law, the social and ethical context in which law operates, while equipping you with essential practical skills including an internship and integrated skills program.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Science: Cell and molecular biology, chemistry, and ecology and conservation biology.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in- house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Science:  Agricultural adviser, biological scientist, biochemist, biotechnologist, chemist, scientific researcher, conservation biologist, ecologist, environmental consultant, forensic scientist, geneticist, geologist, geochemist, immunologist, pathologist.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Laws: Eligible for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website. Bachelor of Science:  the following majors have professional recognition: Cell and Molecular Biology - Graduates qualify to apply for membership of relevant professional societies, such as the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Australian Society for Microbiology. Chemistry – Completion of the Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, qualifies graduates to apply for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Ecology and Conservation Biology - Graduates qualify to apply for membership of relevant professional societies, such as the Ecological Society of Australia.

Practical experience

Legal internship provides 20 working days of professional experience. Extensive lab work and/or field trips, dependent on science major.

Honours

Bachelor of Laws: Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is awarded on the basis of excellent performance throughout the course, as well as in a Legal Research Methodology subject and a Legal Research Thesis. Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) is also available as an additional year of study to meritorious students. Bachelor of Science: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.