Where law and science intertwine.
*This program is not currently open for application.
- 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.
*This program is not currently open for application.
Combine law with science in this double degree, making yourself valuable to legal teams when it comes to cases that involve scientific evidence such as crime scenes or patent issues. This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. You’ll spend plenty of time in the laboratory as part of the science degree, with the rest of the time spent learning from qualified lawyers working in the legal field. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree
In this program 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
- Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
- Major in a science area such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology or mathematics
- Work in laboratories to run tests and conduct experiments
Majors
Science majors: Biology; Biotechnology; Chemistry; Ecology; 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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Visual Storytelling
LAW102 Introduction to Game Design
LAW103 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D
LAW104 Introduction to Games Programming
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Introduction to Game Production
LAW202 Interactive Narrative: Fundamentals
LAW203 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
LAW204 Experimental Game Design
LAW205 Video Game Analysis
LAW206 Game Studio A
LAW301 Game Studio B
LAW302 Think Health
LAW303 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW304 Introductory Bioscience
LAW401 Environment and Health
LAW402 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW403 Public Health Foundations
LAW404 Science Research Methods
PLUS select 7 LAW elective courses (84 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Health Research and Evidence
LAW310 Workplace Learning I
LAW311 Workplace Learning II
LAW312 Geographic Information Science and Technology
LAW313 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
LAW315 Politics and the Media
LAW318 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
LAW405 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW406 Communication Campaign Planning
LAW407 Social Media Communication
LAW408 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW409 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW410 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
LAW411 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW412 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
LAW414 Writing for Strategic Communication
LAW415 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
LAW416 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
LAW417 Politics and the Media
LAW418 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW419 Concepts of Epidemiology
LAW420 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy
LAW421 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
LAW441 Politics and the Media
Science courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
LFS100 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
SCI102 Electrical Circuits and Systems
SCI105 Analogue and Digital Electrical Systems
SCI110 Communications Engineering (Hardware and protocols)
SCI113 Foundations of Australian Law A
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
Select 1 course from:
SCI202 Foundations of Australian Law B
ANM203 Criminal Law and Procedure A
PLUS select 1 course from:
ENS330 Criminal Law and Procedure B
ENS333 Torts A
SRP301 Torts B
SCI302 Contracts A
WPL310 Contracts B
Major courses (8) 96 units
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
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 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses (192 units) in total, including the core course
- For students wishing to complete Honours in Law, they must complete a minimum of 2 Law elective courses (24 units) at a 400 coded level
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.