Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
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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…
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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
Career opportunities
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
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2.Â
We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research.Â
We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5.Â
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 Â
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020Â
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021Â
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020Â
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