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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
5 Years Full-timeUp to 12 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
84.40-84.45 / 82011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
For more information, click hereNew domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BSc/LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | 84.40-84.45 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and Mathematics. Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics, depending on major. |
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| 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. |
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| Fast Track | 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. |
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| 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 10,000 words. The Honours result is based on the grade awarded for the honours unit plus grades for the best 15 units taken towards the degree. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarshipsscholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
Straw (BCC 51) and Ultramarine BCC 148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing will not be granted for SCI395 and WORK300.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to twelve years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the two awards a candidate must pass units to the value 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
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising two components:
| Course Structure | Credit Points | Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of Science component: | 96 cps | |
| Core Units | 24 cps | |
| Complete ONE Major or Complete ONE Combined Major |
36 to 66 cps | |
| Listed Units | 0 to 36 cps | |
| Bachelor of Laws component: | 144 cps | |
| Core Units | 108 cps | |
| Listed Units | 36 cps | |
| Total | 240 cps | |
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Students with a weak background in Chemistry are advised to complete CHEM123 before enrolling in CHEM110.
Students who have not completed Year 12 HSC Mathematics or equivalent are strongly advised to complete MATH123 before enrolling in MATH120 or STAT100.
MATH101 and MATH102 assume that students have completed Year 12 HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent and are designed for those completing majors in the Physical Sciences.
Approved Majors
Applied Physics
Biochemistry
Botany
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Genetics
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physiology
Zoology
Combined Majors
Applied/Environmental Genetics
Biochemistry/Physiology
Biodiversity/Ecology
Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
Crop/Animal Sciences
Geology/Environmental Geosciences
Mathematics/Statistics
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one major or one combined major in the Bachelor of Science component shall be awarded the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Laws.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 48 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in The Sciences on completion of 72 credit points.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.