Combine critical thinking and an eye for detail with this focused double degree.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, clinical measurement, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Graduate after five years with two degrees and gain practical legal and scientific skills. You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of science majors such as biology, biomedical science, biotechnology, chemistry, clinical measurement, environmental science, geography, health promotion, mathematics, public health and sustainability.
The Law program covers all academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. Gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court. From first year, you’ll work with local legal practitioners at the Suncoast Community Legal Service assisting real clients with their legal problems.
This diverse double degree is designed to nurture your problem-solving and analytical skills and rewards attention to detail. If you have a passion for science and aspire to a career outside the laboratory, open up opportunities to work as a legal practitioner, patent attorney, scientist or government legal officer.
Majors
Refer to Bachelor of Science
Career opportunities
Solicitor, barrister, patent attorney, government legal officer, scientist or others depending on the science major studied.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW101 The Psychology of Learning
LAW102 Using Data for Learning
LAW103 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
LAW104 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
LAW202 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
LAW203 Communication and Thought
LAW204 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
LAW205 Introduction to Coaching Science
LAW206 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
LAW301 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
LAW302 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW303
LAW304 Motor Control and Learning
LAW401 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
LAW402 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
LAW403 Health and Physical Education: Curriculum A*
LAW404 Fraser Island Expedition*
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Health and Physical Education: Curriculum B*
LAW306
LAW307 Leading Coastal Environmental Studies*
LAW308
LAW309 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW310 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
LAW311 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
LAW312 Professional Learning: Transitioning into the Profession
LAW313 Professional Practice: Teacher as Researcher
LAW314 The Psychology of Learning
LAW315 Using Data for Learning
LAW316 Introduction to Journalism
LAW405 Visual Journalism
LAW406 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
LAW407 News Writing and Reporting
LAW408 Online Journalism
LAW409 Broadcast Journalism
LAW410 Feature Writing
LAW411 Investigative and Data Journalism
LAW412 News Rounds
LAW413 Newsroom
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Leaders.
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Introductory courses (7)
LFS100 Introduction to Journalism
SCI105 Visual Journalism
SCI110 Science Research Methods
PLUS select 1 course from:
MTH100
MTH102
PLUS select 1 course from:
SET111
OR select 1 introductory level (100 coded) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
PLUS select 2 courses from:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
SCI107 Physics
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability - Investigating Planetary Health
OR select 2 introductory level (100 coded) course from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Major courses (8)
Select an 8 course major from the Science and Health Major study area
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
- Animal Ecology Major Study Plan
- Biology Major Study Plan
- Biomedical Science Major Study Plan
- Biotechnology Major Study Plan
- Chemistry Major Study Plan
- Clinical Measurements Major Study Plan
- Environmental Science Major Study Plan
- Geography Major Study Plan
- Mathematics Major Study Plan
- Public Health Major Study Plan
- Sustainability Major Study Plan
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 5 introductory level (100 coded) required law courses including COR109
- Complete 14 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) required law courses
- Complete 6 law elective courses
- Complete 7 introductory level (100 coded) required science courses
- Complete 8 required courses towards your science major
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Leaders.