Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Broaden your horizons

Both science and law can be applied across a number of industries. From technology to environmental management, research, health and more. Choose from 10 diverse science majors and graduate with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors.

Pursue a traditional career in the legal field, or make your mark across science, research, government, NGOs, business, and community organisations – there are opportunities in almost every sector.

Course overview

Students in this combined program are required to complete the core and directed courses from both programs.

Specialise your studies by choosing an 80-unit major from the Bachelor of Science.

Learn and develop skills by studying courses in various aspects of law including:

• Criminal law and procedure
• Evidence
• Equity and trusts
• Administrative law
• Property law
• Contract law

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Most of the critical issues that face our society today require both science and law to help find solutions for current and future generations.

Use this degree as a steppingstone into the health and science, or pursue a career in the legal field.

Professional outcomes

• Animal Biologist
• Climatologist
• Conservationist/Ecologist
• Marine Biologist
• Microbiologist
• Lawyer