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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws for 2009

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Course overview

The practical and professional focus of this double degree produces highly capable lawyers and scientists with increased job opportunities. This program provides practical legal skills and an awareness of the complex interaction between science and society. The Monash law degree will teach you the concepts, procedures and reasoning surrounding the Australian legal system, as well as a range of universal skills such as problem solving, presentation techniques and analytical skills. You will undertake a number of compulsory units including criminal law, administrative law, property law and torts and also choose several elective units allowing you to focus on a specific area of law, or undertake units from different legal disciplines so you can gain a broad understanding of issues across the legal spectrum.The science degree can be tailored to meet individual interests and enables you to choose units that relate to your law degree or intended career.Science study areas include astronomy and astrophysics, marine biology, chemistry, earth sciences, pharmacology, physiology and immunology.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

In an increasingly technological workforce, a scientific background combined with legal training has become a distinct advantage. Graduates work in areas including traditional legal practice, scientific research, biotechnology, the space industry, manufacturing, intellectual property, patent law and inventions, mining, environmental science, forensic law, genetics, business law, financial management and in the actuarial profession.

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Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 5.3 years full-time, 10.5 years part-time 5.3 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$6,092 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$25,570 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 017109C
Monash course code 0086 0086
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Undergraduate student services, telephone +61 3 9905 3300, visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/ or email enquiries@law.monash.edu.au. International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Council of Legal Education

International: Check with your home admitting authority for degree recognition.

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