Combine critical thinking and an eye for detail with this focused double degree.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, clinical measurement, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, clinical measurement, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
The Law program covers all academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. Gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court. From first year, you’ll work with local legal practitioners at the Suncoast Community Legal Service assisting real clients with their legal problems.
This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. If you have a passion for science and aspire to a career outside the laboratory, open up opportunities to work as a legal practitioner, patent attorney, scientist or government legal officer.
Majors
Refer to Bachelor of Science
Career opportunities
Solicitor, barrister, patent attorney, government legal officer, scientist or others depending on the science major studied.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 Taxation
LAW101 Public International Law
LAW102 Private International Law
LAW103 Human Rights Law
LAW104 International Social Justice Clinic
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
LAW202 Introduction to Journalism
LAW203 Visual Journalism
LAW204 Editing for the Communications Professional
LAW205 Investigative and Data Journalism
LAW206 News Rounds
LAW301 The Writer and the Law
LAW302 News Writing and Reporting
LAW303 Online Journalism
LAW304 Feature Writing
LAW401 Advanced News Reporting
LAW402 Radio Journalism
LAW403 Professional Journalism Practice
LAW404 Newsroom
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Communication and Thought
LAW306 Foundations of Engineering
LAW307 Engineering Statics
LAW308 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LAW309 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW310 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW311 Introductory Calculus
LAW312 Physics
LAW313 Thermofluids 1
LAW314 Dynamics 1
LAW315 Mechanics of Materials
LAW316 Engineering Materials
LAW405 Manufacturing Technology
LAW406 Mechanical Design 1
LAW407 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW408 Numerical Analysis
LAW409 Engineering Project Management
LAW410 Engineering Research Methodology
LAW411 Engineering Project 1
LAW412 Engineering Project 2
LAW413 Mechanical Design 2
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Leaders.
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Materials Technology
SCI105 Thermofluids 2
SCI110 Computational Mechanics
PLUS select 1 course from:
MTH100 Production Engineering
MTH102 Engineering System Design
PLUS select 1 course from:
SET111 Thermofluids 3
OR select 1 introductory level (100 coded) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
PLUS select 2 courses from:
LFS112 Advanced Dynamics and Control
LFS122 Engineering Project 2
SCI102 Numerical Analysis
SCI107 Materials Technology
SUS101 Engineering Project Management
OR select 2 introductory level (100 coded) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Major courses (8)
Select an 8 course major from the Science and Health Major study area
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
- Animal Ecology Major Study Plan
- Biology Major Study Plan
- Biomedical Science Major Study Plan
- Biotechnology Major Study Plan
- Chemistry Major Study Plan
- Clinical Measurements Major Study Plan
- Environmental Science Major Study Plan
- Geography Major Study Plan
- Mathematics Major Study Plan
- Public Health Major Study Plan
- Sustainability Major Study Plan
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 5 introductory level (100 coded) required law courses including COR109
- Complete 14 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) required law courses
- Complete 6 law elective courses
- Complete 7 introductory level (100 coded) required science courses
- Complete 8 required courses towards your science major
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Leaders.