Overview

After the Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws program from Deakin University you'll graduate with an increasingly sought-after skill set to succeed in either field, or where science and law intersect.This double degree gives you the freedom to learn more about what interests you. Get a taste for different disciplines within science before choosing to focus on an area you’re passionate about. The law stream of this combined course is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board and is supported by extensive practical training. You will even have the opportunity to work on real cases at the Deakin Law Clinic – invaluable preparation if you choose to undertake the additional work required to become a fully qualified lawyer.

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws, you’ll be uniquely placed to thrive in fields where science and law intersect. Depending on your area of specialisation, you could work in:

biotechnology
forensic science
environmental science
research science.

Accreditation

Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

animal biology

cell biology

chemistry

chemistry and materials science

environmental science

Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws covers all major areas of the law, including:

contract
torts
property
legal practice and ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Mathematics Biology Legal Studies View 109 other Bachelors in Mathematics in Australia

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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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General requirements

CRICOS code: 015203K
Prerequisite subjects: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

ATAR: This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection consideration

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46400 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

15044 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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