Indicative ATAR score (2012):
View entry requirements and applications for domestic students
5 years full-time
10 years part-time
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 6,250 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
View entry requirements and applications for international students
5 years full-time
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 29,650 AUD
From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu
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 science degree can be tailored to meet individual interests and enables students to choose units that relate to their law degree or intended career. Science study areas include astronomy and astrophysics, ecology and conservation biology, chemistry, geoscience, pharmacology, physiology, immunology and many more.
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, intellectual property, mining and forensic law.
Council of Legal Education
Check with your home admitting authority for degree recognition.
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
TAFE
The Faculty of Law does not accept TAFE qualifications as grounds for admission.
University
The Faculty of Law does not accept single unit enrolments for undergraduate studies. However, those students with international qualifications who are required by the Council of Legal Education to complete units for admission to practice in Australia may enrol in certain units.
External applicants
Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year's equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate or higher degree and have obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline) are eligible to be considered.
Postgraduate pathways
Non-law graduates considering a career in the law should contact the faculty to inquire about the Master of Laws (Juris Doctor), an accelerated program leading to admission to practice. This alternative program for non-law graduates is run from the Monash University Law Chambers.
Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.
One of biology (any), chemistry (any), geography (any), mathematics SL, further mathematics SL, mathematics HL, physics (any) or psychology (any), and
A score of at least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL
Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| 2012 ATAR clearly in for CSP | 98.05 |
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
Equivalent Australian Year 12 OR to be eligible for an external transfer OR internal transfer, students must have:
(1) completed one or more years of a recognised tertiary degree (ie. a minimum of 48 credit points) and
(2) achieved a credit average or better (65%+) across all university units for an international full-fee place.
Note: The above average is the minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission. Entry to law courses via transfer is a competitive process and the actual average required depends on the number and standard of applications received each year.
TAFE
The Faculty of Law does not accept TAFE qualifications as grounds for admission.
University
The Faculty of Law does not accept single unit enrolments for undergraduate studies. However, those students with international qualifications who are required by the Council of Legal Education to complete units for admission to practice in Australia may enrol in certain units.
External applicants
Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year's equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate or higher degree and have obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline) are eligible to be considered.
Postgraduate pathways
Non-law graduates considering a career in the law should contact the faculty to inquire about the Master of Laws (Juris Doctor), an accelerated program leading to admission to practice. This alternative program for non-law graduates is run from the Monash University Law Chambers.
Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics, and a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.
One of biology (any), chemistry (any), geography (any), mathematics SL, further mathematics SL, mathematics HL, physics (any) or psychology (any), and
A score of at least 5 in English SL or 4 in English HL or 6 in English B SL or 5 in English B HL
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.
Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
2012 international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course are available from the Undergraduate Qualifications Database.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 34 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.