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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (836AA.2)
Please note these are the 2015 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 90.00 | On campus |
5.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School Academic Program Area - Science |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| On campus |
5.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School Academic Program Area - Science |
025534G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Double degree: Enrich your scientific pursuits with the power of law
Be a game changer in the field of science with the advantage of legal authority.
Pursue your area of scientific interest as you achieve a fully accredited law degree.
Have the power to address future global scientific challenges with your knowledge of legal principles. Be a leader in environmental law, intellectual property law, international law and more.
Combine your Bachelor of Science with a Bachelor of Laws at UC to:
- enjoy great flexibility in your choice of science subjects
- extend your capabilities and broaden your career options
- qualify as a practicing lawyer in minimum time
- develop a commercial focus that will benefit other professions and industries
Study opportunities
- There are opportunities for law internships and international study through linkages with law firms, governments and universities overseas.
- Finish this course early with a:
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Laws.
Career opportunities:
- Work as a solicitor or barrister.
- This course is recognised by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and the state of New South Wales (NSW).
- You will have a basis for legal admission in all Australian jurisdictions.
- You will also have articulation pathways leading to admission in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Important to know
- You can finish your study in 5 years.
- There is assumed knowledge and non-standard English language requirements for this course.
Professional accreditation
This program is recognised by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the State of NSW. Through mutual recognition, UC's degree may serve as the basis for admission in all Australian jurisdictions.
Through a program offered in conjunction with the College of Law, students may (in their final year of the Bachelor of Laws at UC) begin their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice course that qualifies them for admission.
Attainment of the published ATAR or its equivalent.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to assumed knowledge entries for individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (836AA) | 120 credit points
- Please check with the Course Convener for updates to these lists.
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.
- Students choosing to undertake the 24 credit point Major must be enrolled in the Human Nutrition degree course or have permission from the Convener of the Major.
Nonparametric Statistics (6545) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- From Semester 1 2019 11399 Understanding People and Behaviour replaces 4309 Psychology 101. Students who have passed 4309 do not need to complete the new unit.
Clinical Chemistry 1 (8071) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Clinical Chemistry 2 (8072) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Mathematics for Information Sciences (7089) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Distributed Systems Technology (7159) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
Nutritional Science 1 (6507) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
- The unit code for Regional Anatomy and Physiology changed in 2015 and only the newer code is available for enrolment.
Note:
- 10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion
Nonparametric Statistics (6545) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- 10235 Tackling Environmental Challenges replaces 6916 Ecology and Biodiversity from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6916 may still count it towards course completion.
Mathematics for Information Sciences (7089) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- From 2019 the unit code for 6365 Systems Analysis and Modelling has changed to 11486.
Distributed Systems Technology (7159) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Object Oriented Software Design (7165) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Competition and Consumer Law (6593) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Comparative Law (8673) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Honours: Eligible students will enrol in 7039 Law Honours in place of a Law Elective in their last year.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 1
Two Law Electives
MJ0083 Restricted Choice Unit
7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
Course duration
Standard ten semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty-four semesters.
Majors
- Major in Legal Practice (Restricted) (MJ0083)
- Major in Law Foundation (MJ0082)
- Major in Water Science (MJ0124)
- Minor in Environmental Management (MN0037)
- Minor in Biological Chemistry (MN0008)
- Minor in Ecology (MN0028)
- Major in Applied Ecology (MJ0008)
- Major in Human Nutrition (MJ0051)
- Major in Information Systems (MJ0059)
- Major in Psychological Science (MJ0102)
- Major in Integrated Environmental Management (MJ0060)
- Major in Ecological Conservation (MJ0036)
- Major in Human Biology: Chemical & Molecular Principles (MJ0053)
- Major in Human Biology: From Cells to Organism (MJ0050)
- Major in Biology 2 (MJ0133)
- Minor in Environmental Assessment (MN0031)
- Minor in Human Nutrition (MN0043)
- Major in Sports Science (MJ0115)
- Minor in Applied Statistics (MN0005)
- Minor in Human Biology (MN0042)
- Major in Biology 1 (MJ0132)
- Major in Environmental Assessment (MJ0039)
- Minor in Mathematical Structures and Computation (MN0072)
- Minor in Information Systems (MN0045)
- Major in Chemistry (MJ0136)
- Major in Software Engineering (MJ0109)
- Minor in Software Engineering (MN0109)
- Major in Applied Statistics (MJ0007)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
| Bachelor of Science | BSc |
Honours
The degree of Bachelor of Laws may be awarded with first or second class honours.
Requirements are specified in the Determination of Course Particulars for the Bachelor of Laws.High achieving students may also be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) course.
Related courses
- Bachelor of Laws (794AA)
- Bachelor of Laws (349AB)
- Bachelor of Science (392AB)
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (402AA)
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person Faculty of Business, Government and Law student support area (Building 11, Level B, Room 27 - Reception counter) or Email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au |
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