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, marine and freshwater biology, chemistry, earth sciences and pharmacology, physiology and immunology.
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.
| Domestic students | International students | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance type |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 5 years full-time, 10 years part-time | 5 years |
| Credit points | 252 total for course | 252 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $6,300 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 $27,000 AUD |
| 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 |
Australian: Council of Legal Education
International: 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.
Graduate Entry Requirements
Applicants seeking entry into the Bachelor of Laws who have completed an undergraduate or higher degree; be ranked according to the average of ALL the results in their previous years of tertiary study (up to a maximum of the last ten years); and have obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply.
External transfers
Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year's equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate or higher degree and has obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply. Postgraduate pathways
Non-law graduates considering a career in the law should contact the faculty to inquire about the Master of Laws (Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics)/JD, an accelerated program leading to admission to practice. This alternative program for non-law graduates is run from the Monash University Law Chambers in Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (either), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics, and aa study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.
English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or four at higher level and one of psychology, geography, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematical methods (SL or HL) or further mathematics
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 |
|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | 98.00(CSP); 94.25 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
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
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 (60%+) 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.
Graduate Entry Requirements
Applicants seeking entry into the Bachelor of Laws who have completed an undergraduate or higher degree; be ranked according to the average of ALL the results in their previous years of tertiary study (up to a maximum of the last ten years); and have obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply.
External transfers
Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year's equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate or higher degree and has obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply. Postgraduate pathways
Non-law graduates considering a career in the law should contact the faculty to inquire about the Master of Laws (Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics)/JD, an accelerated program leading to admission to practice. This alternative program for non-law graduates is run from the Monash University Law Chambers in Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Units 3 and 4-one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (either), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics, and aa study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.
English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or four at higher level and one of psychology, geography, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematical methods (SL or HL) or further mathematics
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.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| International Baccalaureate | 34 |
| GCE A level | 13 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 85% |
| Hong Kong A level | 12 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 80% |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 320 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 85% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 90% |
| Sri Lanka A level | 13 |
| STPM Malaysia | 10.33 |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 85% |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 8.5 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 8.5 |
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.
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