Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Laws
University of Wollongong
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Learn how to identify patterns, analyse complex information, develop an ability to interpret data, predict consequential actions, while understanding the legal considerations and the context in which they arise.
The Bachelor of Mathematics will equip you with highly transferable skills in problem-solving, data analysis, probability and variability, mathematical modelling, logistics and logic. You can also take advantage of opportunities on offer including scholarships from corporate partners, summer scholarships, and access to programs offered by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) ACE Network.
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 Mathematics: Applied mathematics, applied statistics, or pure mathematics.
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 Mathematics: Financial modeller and analyst, investment analyst, statistician, operations researcher, transport analyst, biometrician, data analyst, market analyst.
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 Mathematics: The Applied Statistics major in the Bachelor of Mathematics degree is accredited by the Australian Mathematical Society.
Practical experience
Bachelor of Laws: Legal internship provides 20 working days of professional experience. Bachelor of Mathematics: Optional internships, industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities.
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 available as an additional year of study to meritorious students. Bachelor of Mathematics: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Prerequisites
All applicants must have studied the equivalent of Mathematics Advanced or higher at year 12 level.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, Mathematics Advanced.
Recommended studies: English Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
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ATAR profile
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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