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 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.
Travel while you earn credit towards your law degree, with opportunities to study in Italy, Switzerland, India or take on an internship in Germany.

Program Learning Outcomes

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

The legal protection of international human rights
Water and earth science
Forensic DNA analysis
Environmental restoration
Global and regional sustainability

Careers

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australian Legal System
Criminal Law and Procedure
Legal Writing for Lawyers
Equity
Contract Law
Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Applicants from certain countries will need to apply via an international agent, who will assist you with preparing your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies Natural Sciences View 106 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

33090 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33090 AUD per year during 60 months.
National

17553 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17553 AUD per year during 60 months.

Fees per 24 credits

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Bachelor of Laws with Honours and Bachelor of Science.

Available Scholarships

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