Science - Laws University of New England

Overview

You will graduate from the Bachelor of Science - Laws with knowledge and skills to apply to a wide range of professions, benefitting from University of New England's regional, rural and remote expertise in both fields to ensure you are ready to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Why study the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws with UNE?

UNE has a long tradition of delivering innovative education in both science and law.

We are home to Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city, and our research in many fields of science and law is world class. Our researchers are internationally renowned and our collaborations with industry and government produce research of national and international significance.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds, and go on to become active contributors in law, industry, education, government and research. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world case study experiences, where you will also benefit from our specialist understanding of regional, rural and remote issues.

The Bachelor of Science component in this double degree is designed to provide you with the skills and techniques necessary for solving problems associated with a broad of range of issues in science. The extensive range of majors, which are available in established and emerging, generalist and specialist sciences, are all underpinned by cutting-edge research.

In the Bachelor of Laws, you will develop your knowledge in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law in a broad range of law-related occupations. You will also develop the skills to advocate on behalf of others, analyse complex emerging legal issues and conduct your own legal research – practical skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.

Career outcomes

A combination of science and law expertise allows you to easily step into a variety of career pathways and add significant value to your current role. By giving you a breadth of real-world skills, this degree gives you the opportunity to focus on  safeguarding your career and choosing the direction you want to take. Career options include working in:

• legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
• government departments
• banking, finance and commerce
• business management
• research and/or laboratory scientist
• education
• research, policy development and analysis.

Please note, to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner in Australia, you will need to undertake a course of professional legal training (PLT).