Overview

By adding a science degree to your law degree, you’ll develop the kind of observation, analysis and reasoning skills that will give you a competitive edge in your career.

You can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a range of science degrees and choose to major in Forensic Biology and Toxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management and Sustainability or Information Technology in the Bachelor of Laws with Honours and Bachelor of Science t Murdoch University .

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Science at Murdoch

Get valuable work experience through our Work Integrated Learning programme, which allows you to intern at real law firms, organisations and clinics in your law degree.

Get hands-on experience as you apply DNA sequencing and other forensic techniques from the lab to simulated crime scenes on and off-campus through your forensic science degree.

Work with turtles, quendas, endangered Carnaby’s and other black cockatoos on campus, living in a sustainable ‘green development’ landscape as part of your environmental Science degree.

Your future career

A combination of law and science degrees will give you the skills, knowledge and ways of thinking you need to purse a wide range of rewarding careers across many industries. Careers could include:

Defence Lawyer

Restoration Ecologist

Forensic Investigator

Crime Scene Officer

Atmospheric or Climate Change Scientist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australian Legal System

Criminal Law and Procedure

Legal Writing for Lawyers

Equity

Contract Law

Cell Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

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Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) deadline for national: 14 January. You can also directly to Murdoch or through an agent.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Legal Studies Natural Sciences View 179 other Bachelors in Legal Studies 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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 00125J

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Total score of 33 points or higher

French Baccalaureate: Grade average of 14 or higher

GCE A Levels: Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher

Other ways to qualify for entry - Successful completion of one of the following:

Murdoch University Pre-Law Alternative Entry Course (final grade of 60% or more). Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.

Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.

Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

38064 AUD / year

≈ 38064 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

21598 AUD / year

≈ 21598 AUD / year

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The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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

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Overview

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Science at Murdoch

Your future career

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Perth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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