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 animal ecology, biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- * 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 animal ecology, biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
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.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Majors
Science and health majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; Food and Biosecurity; Mathematics.
Career opportunities
This double degree program develops skills applicable to many areas of employment including as a 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 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
LAW101 Internship
LAW102 Human Development and Early Learning
LAW103 Learning Choices
LAW104 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Teaching Reading and Writing
LAW202 Teaching Mathematics
LAW203 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
LAW204 Contexts of Disability and Differences
LAW205 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
LAW206 Electrical Circuits and Systems
LAW301 Analogue and Digital Electrical Systems
LAW302 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols)
LAW303 Soil Mechanics
LAW304 Structural Engineering
LAW401 Design of Roads and Drainage
LAW402 Engineering Sustainable Design
LAW403 Communication and Thought
LAW404 Foundations of Australian Law A
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW306 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW307 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW309 Torts A
LAW310 Torts B
LAW311 Contracts A
LAW312 Contracts B
LAW313 Property A
LAW315 Property B
LAW316 Constitutional Law
LAW318 Equity & Trusts
LAW405 Corporations Law
LAW406 Civil Procedure
LAW407 Administrative Law
LAW408
LAW409
LAW410
LAW411
LAW412
LAW414
LAW415
LAW416
The following 2 elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440
LAW441
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 Coordinator.
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Introductory courses (6)
LFS100
SCI102
SCI105
SCI110
SCI113
PLUS select 1 course from:
MTH100
MTH102
Major courses (8)
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
- For students wishing to complete Honours in Law, they must complete a minimum of 2 Law elective courses at a 400 coded level
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- MTH102 assumes you have successfully completed Years 11-12 Mathematics B (or equivalent). Note that MTH102 is a prerequisite for advanced level (200/300 coded) mathematics courses
- 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 which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- 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 Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)