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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws

This double degree combines a science major with a law degree, so you study both scientific and legal topics.

Compare 8 providers
Illustration of a person working as solicitor
How long it takes
5 to 5.5 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 80.3
Lowest offered at Western Sydney University, 2023
How you can study
On campus
Leads on to
Solicitor
$107,600 median pay, In demand
Taught by
8 providers
NSW, VIC, QLD

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how science and law work together
  • curiosity about how rules shape scientific work
  • good written and spoken communication skills
  • the patience to read and analyse detailed material

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

Jobs you can do with it

  • Solicitor

    Solicitors advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, then do the drafting, negotiation and filings that turn that advice into action.

    A step towards this job. What else you need

    Median pay$107,600

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.

Where you can study this course

There are 8 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Western Sydney University

    Campbelltown, Parramatta, NSW

    4.2from 1,872 Google reviews

    ATAR
    80.3 lowest
    (90.3 median, 2023)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and supportive
    • Good academic experience and learning

    What to weigh up

    • Admin can be slow to respond

  • Deakin University

    Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    85.5 lowest
    (92.45 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow

  • James Cook University

    Cairns, Townsville, QLD

    4.3from 591 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $14,680 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for James Cook University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly and helpful
    • Support services and learning resources are useful

  • University of Wollongong

    Wollongong, NSW

    4.3from 747 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Course and assessment changes can disrupt study

  • Queensland University of Technology

    Gardens Point, QLD

    4.5from 896 Google reviews

    ATAR
    82.35 lowest
    (86.35 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $13,420 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Students are friendly and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
    • Some find staff less helpful

  • University of Technology Sydney

    City, NSW

    4.2from 906 Google reviews

    ATAR
    86.65 lowest
    (96.65 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    Website for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow

  • The University of Queensland

    St Lucia, QLD

    4.5from 1,654 Google reviews

    ATAR
    93.9 lowest
    (97.65 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Fee
    $11,880 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)

  • The University of New England

    Armidale, NSW

    3.8from 305 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $9,968 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for The University of New England (opens in a new tab)

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws.

  • A chosen science major
  • Core areas of law
  • Legal research and writing
  • Advocacy and dispute resolution
  • Law electives such as health or intellectual property

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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