Overview

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.

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 Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree program from University of Newcastle 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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal System and Method

Torts

Criminal Law and Procedure

Contracts

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

Civil Dispute Resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 144 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-20 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Law Forensic Science Legal Studies View 167 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 098543C

Students may be considered for admission on the basis of:

NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification;
Completed or partly completed higher education studies;
TAFE qualifications;
Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International);

A University approved special admission bonus points scheme:

Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and

Regional and Rural Bonus Points Scheme.

A University approved special admission scheme:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme;

Elite Athletes Admission Scheme;

Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and

Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme

Tuition Fee

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International

34715 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34715 AUD per year during 60 months.

National students are Commonwealth Supported.

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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