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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)

  • Bachelor

With this dual program, you'll develop the skills and knowledge to make a difference in today's science and technology driven economy, and prepare yourself for jobs of the future with a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the law.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5.5 years full-time
Course Code
2366, 082619G
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$44,352 per year / $243,936 total

About this course

Under this dual program, you'll develop highly sought after technical expertise, combining the study of your chosen science discipline with a practical grounding in legal theory.

As a Bachelor of Science student, you'll be able to make flexible choices from a broad set of courses which give you the foundation to focus on a specialised major by your third year. You'll get to choose from an array of disciplines across all contemporary fields of scientific endeavour.

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is designed to develop your high-level understanding of the law, along with personal and professional skills you can transfer across a wide range of careers. You'll be taught in small group settings and seminar-style learning spaces, specifically refurbished for law students. The Laws program includes a core of prescribed courses and a range of electives. Compulsory areas include contracts, torts, criminal law, equity and property.

When you graduate, you'll have an internationally respected honours qualification in Laws and advanced knowledge and skills in your chosen science discipline, setting you apart in a competitive job market while also providing a pathway to future research or learning.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Access innovative teaching and research spaces in facilities that are among the best in the world.
  • Learn in a top-tier laws program which blends active learning and engagement with theoretical knowledge and real-world skills.
  • Study at an internationally renowned school, known for excellence and impact in teaching and research.
  • Fulfil the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner throughout Australia.

39 in the world for law

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for law

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Community laws officer
  • Compliance coordinator