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Bachelor of Science with the degree of Bachelor of Laws

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96.05

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Overview

Pursue your interest in science and law.

In this degree you'll develop knowledge of scientific and legal principles while building problem solving and critical thinking skills. You'll specialise in one of the following 25 science disciplines:

Astronomy and Astrophysics
Biology
Biomolecular Sciences
Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
Chemistry
Climate Science
Decision Science
Development Studies and Culture Change
Electronics
Environmental Earth Science
Environmental Geology
Environmental Management
Geography
Geology
Geophysics
Human Geography
Information Systems
Mathematics
Museum Studies
Palaeobiology
Photonics
Physics
Software Technology
Spatial Information Science
Statistics

Key features

Take part in classroom, field and laboratory learning with a focus on practical work to develop your skills.
You'll be entitled to admission for professional practice as a lawyer in New South Wales.
Complete two bachelor degrees in five years of full-time study.

Location

North Ryde

UAC Code

300305

Suitable for

If you're interested in a specific area of science and wish to combine this with a career in the legal profession.

Course fee

It is not possible to determine fees for this course until you have decided on a major or specialisation.

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

What you will study

General requirements	Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points for the degree	120
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above	66
Minimum number of credit points with a LAW prefix	72
Minimum number of credit points designated as Science	42
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of a designated Participation unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree

100 level					Credit Points
Required		LAW109		Criminal Justice and Procedure	3
Required		LAW115		Foundations of Law	3
200 level					Credit Points
Required		LAW203		Torts	3
Required		LAW204		Contracts	3
Required		LAW208		Law, Lawyers and Society	3
Required		LAW214		Jurisprudence	3
300 level					Credit Points
Required		LAW314		Constitutional Law and Administration I	3
Required		LAW315		Constitutional Law and Administration II	3
Required		LAW316		Property Law	3
Required		LAW317		Equity and Trusts	3
400 level					Credit Points
Required		LAW456		Business Organisations	3
Required		LAW459		International Law	3
500 level					Credit Points
Required		LAW555	C	Remedies	3
Required		LAW550		Litigation	3
Additional level					Credit Points
Required	3cp from	LAW488		Access to Justice Placement Program
		LAW551		Professional and Community Engagement
		LAW599		Legal Governance and Professional Leadership	3
Required	27cp from	LAW units at 400 or 500 level			27
Balance of credit points required (Electives)					22

Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Bachelor of Science majors:

Notes

Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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