Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws - 321541

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws

321541

Law, Sciences

The course allows students to pursue qualifications in the legal field combined with a science major. There is a strong focus on professional relevance, practical skills and authentic experiences that allow students to gain an app […]

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$11250 (1st year contribution)

Start Date

Jan 2025Sep 2025

James Cook University - Cairns

Duration

5 years Full time or 10 years Part time

Offer Rounds

16 Jan 2025

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This course allows students to pursue qualifications in the legal field combined with a science major. The course has a strong focus on professional relevance, practical skills and authentic experiences, such as clinical legal placements, advocacy and industry project work, and allows students to gain an appreciation of the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political sustainability contexts. Students learn the significance of the law in ensuring stable government, economic prosperity, and the protection and preservation of individual and cultural rights and the environment. This course is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and Chief Justice.
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For current course information, visit Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws at JCU.

Note

Students may be required to attend block mode classes at a campus other than where they are enrolled, at their own expense.

Majors

Refer to Bachelor of Science. Not all majors are available at both campuses or for mid-year entry.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.

Prerequisites

English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C); Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Additional entry requirements

Mathematical Methods recommended for the Majors in Maths, Physics and Data Science.

Recommended study

Chemistry, General Maths or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Bioethics, intellectual property, copyright and patent law, climate change, conservation and sustainability, science and national security policy.

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