Overview

Technology is transforming the practice of law, with new developments in cyber security risk management, data breach policy and legal response plans, artificial intelligence, the regulatory considerations of machine learning and privacy management, to name a few.

The intersection of law and computer systems supports industry, commerce and society at large – and this double degree in Bachelor of Computer Science - Laws from University of New England will give you valuable skills in both fields, with an interdisciplinary approach to both your studies and your future employment.

In the Bachelor of Computer Science component, you will work with industry-leading technologies and will have the option to study topics such as web programming, user experience and interaction design, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The Bachelor of Laws component will develop your legal knowledge and skills across a broad range of legal areas. We also give you research challenges and real-world legal experiences, to support your career development in a wide field of occupations.

World-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture and a unique perspective on regional, rural and remote legal issues will provide you with access to an engaging program of study and specialist skills that employers are looking for.

Career outcomes

The combination of Computer Science and Law gives you the skillset you need to step into a variety of career pathways and add significant value to your role. You career options include working in:

legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
government departments
banking, finance and commerce
software development
IT project management
software quality, testing specialist and systems analysation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discrete Mathematics
Software Development Studio
Object-Oriented Programming
Database Management Systems
Data Structures and Algorithms
Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

Even though international students can apply anytime, these dates are recommended to ensure a space.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Legal Studies Computer Sciences Machine Learning View 149 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

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 016024E

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule and Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures).
Assumed knowledge is two units of English and Mathematics.
Students must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.

Tuition Fee

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International

33829 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33829 AUD per year during 60 months.
National

13644 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13644 AUD per year during 60 months.

National Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 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

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Available Scholarships

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