Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws

Studying the Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Laws at UNE will equip you with an extensive portfolio of knowledge and skills to future proof your career. In this comprehensive program of study, you will develop contemporary skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law, as well as explore a full breadth of contemporary science topics and issues. You will graduate with knowledge and skills to apply to a wide range of professions, benefitting from UNE's regional, rural and remote expertise in both fields to ensure you are ready to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
UNE has a long tradition of delivering innovative education in both science and law. We are home to Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city, and our research in many fields of science and law is world class. Our researchers are internationally renowned and our collaborations with industry and government produce research of national and international significance. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, and go on to become active contributors in law, industry, education, government and research. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world case study experiences, where you will also benefit from our specialist understanding of regional, rural and remote issues. The Bachelor of Science component in this double degree is designed to provide you with the skills and techniques necessary for solving problems associated with a broad of range of issues in science. The extensive range of majors, which are available in established and emerging, generalist and specialist sciences, are all underpinned by cutting-edge research. In the Bachelor of Laws, you will develop your knowledge in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law in a broad range of law-related occupations. You will also develop the skills to advocate on behalf of others, analyse complex emerging legal issues and conduct your own legal research – practical skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.
With training in law and science you will understand both the legal framework, and the processes and technical factors relating to scientific areas such as genetics, biotechnology, biology, medicinal chemistry and forensic science. This knowledge and understanding is highly valuable across a broad range of areas such as research ethics, intellectual property, forensic evidence and the commercial exploitation of research.

Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English language requirements must also be met.

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry.

Refer to Standard Entry
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 award with an ATAR acceptable to UNE in the year of admission (minimum scores for entry into each UNE course are available directly from UNE International), or
Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Studies program conducted by an Australian University or affiliate with a minimum score of 60% in all units including English.

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Speaking
Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 91 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Reading, Speaking.