Laws and Computer Science

A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Computer Science double degree offers a competitive edge in the workforce, allowing you to keep up with the ever-changing worlds of law and technology. From legislative responses to computer science innovation to the computerisation of legal decision-making and procedures, you will explore where these two fields converge and use your findings to create tangible change.

A Monash Law degree sets you up to join the next generation of high-achieving lawyers and make a real difference in your field and beyond. As a law student, you will learn how to solve complex, demanding and interesting problems and apply your understanding across disciplines.

Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree combines solid foundational training in the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system with the research, analytical and communication skills needed to pursue a legal career. A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) will prepare you for a professional law career no matter your specific career goals.

Meanwhile, a Bachelor of Computer Science degree allows you to complement your law studies with an in-depth understanding of computing, technology and data. Through theory and hands-on application, you will learn how to apply your computing skills to solve problems and foster innovation within the legal sphere and across other disciplines.

As part of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you can access the Monash Law Clinical Legal Education Guarantee, allowing you to gain practical legal experience as you study. You will also have the chance to do a half-year Computer Science placement with leading Australian and global organisations through Monash’s highly regarded Industry Based Learning (IBL) program.

Career Outcomes

A double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Computer Science allows you to graduate with two highly valuable qualifications in as little as five years. Law and computer science are increasingly in-demand fields, preparing you for a viable career in law, IT, or wherever your path may lead.

The combination of law and computer science can lead to innovative solutions for complex legal and technological issues across disciplines. Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Computer Science students have gone on to pursue roles related to computer forensics, cybersecurity, data management and more.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

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All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.