Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
Why study the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?
This double degree provides qualifications in both science and law. The legal qualification meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioenr in all Australian States and Territories.
Career Opportunities
Examples include legal practice or law-related management. Exciting career options are possible in small to large business, industry, government, teaching and research. Examples include positions in the departments of primary industries, resource management, water and land resources, CSIRO, environmental protection authorities, forestry commissions, national parks and wildlife services and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). Industry opportunities include positions in computing, consulting, botanical gardens and museums, manufacturing, electronics, mining and oil.
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DURATION
5 Years Full-time10 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
92008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | BSc/LLB |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2007 UAI | 83 |
| 2007 OP | 9 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 240 |
| Benefits | The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in Law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. Summer Schools provide an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Law Students' Society: There is an active Law students' Society at UNE, which organises inter-varsity mooting and social activities for students. The Society also represents the interests of Law students through its elected representatives on School Committees and provides a range of services for Law alumni as well as facilitating links between legal practitioners and students. |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
| Advanced Standing | Science: Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis on previous tertiary study. Law: Advanced standing may be given on application for prior study in any Australian program that meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner (including courses offered by the NSW Legal Practitioner's Admission Board or its equivalent). Advanced standing cannot be given for work experience or legal studies that are not part of a course that meets admission requirements. |
| Fast Track | Summer School is available for selected law units on a full-fee basis |
| Honours | Science Component: On completion of 144 credit points including all requirements for the BSc component of the double degree program, students with a meritorious academic record may be permitted to enrol for the Bachelor of Science with Honours. The Honours year in Science requires the completion of a research project and the submission of a thesis embodying a literature review and the results of the research project. Laws Component : Students who have achieved a grade point average of 5.5 or better in the preceding eight law units (P=4, C=5, D=6, HD=7) may be admitted to the Honours Program in the final year of study. This program is based on a thesis of up to 15,000 words. The Honours result is based on the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units taken towards the degree. |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarshipsscholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
straw (BCC 51)/ultramarine 9BCC 148) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the two awards a candidate shall complete a total of 240 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Science component: 96 credit points with not more than 36 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit point at 300 or 400-level including 12 credit points from units other that ARPA, GEPL and PSYC units;
Bachelor of Laws component: 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points | Totals |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science component | 96 cps |
|
| Core Units | 24 cps | |
One Major |
36 |
|
| Elective Units | 0-36 cps | |
| Bachelor of Laws component | 144 cps |
|
| Core Units | 96 cps | |
| Elective Units | 48 cps | |
| Total | 240 cps |
|
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Approved Majors
Applied Physics
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Genetics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physiology
Statistics
Zoology
Combined Majors
Applied/Environmental Genetics
Biochemistry/Physiology
Biodiversity/Ecology
Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
Crop/Animal Sciences
Geology/Environmental Geosciences
Mathematics/Statistics
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences after completion of 48 cps or the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences after completion of 72cps.
Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature is 7 years as a full-time candidate or 14 years as a part-time candidate.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will not be granted for SCI395 and WORK300.