Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws

A Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws from UOW will equip you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law operates.

Combining law with science allows you to gain a competitive edge by being able to recognise how law functions in social and scientific contexts. You will tackle projects such as environmental planning, or look at the legal implications of introducing new technology and scientific developments.

Throughout this double degree, you will gain hands-on experience in the lab, make meaningful professional connections, and have the opportunity for an international workplace-based project. You will not only gain practical experience during a legal internship but you will be connected to the broader scientific community.

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, earth sciences, 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.