Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Laws is a comprehensive double degree that combines the study of engineering and law. This program provides students with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of engineering, as well as a comprehensive legal education.

Program Structure

The program consists of 560 hours of work experience over 16 weeks, comprising 140 hours as part of the Bachelor of Laws component and 420 hours as part of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component. Students can choose to major in a variety of engineering disciplines, including:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer and Autonomous Systems Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Telecommunications Engineering and Internet of Things

Careers

Graduates of this program can pursue a range of career opportunities, including:

• Barrister
• Commercial Lawyer
• Criminal Defence Lawyer
• Diplomat
• Government Policy Advisor
• In-House Legal Adviser
• Intellectual Property Lawyer
• Legal Consultant
• Magistrate
• Media Lawyer
• Politician
• Prosecutor
• Research Officer
• Solicitor in Private Practice or Community Legal Centre

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Law is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board, and the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

Admissions Information

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia. English language requirements include:

• IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening, and 6.0 in speaking
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 98 overall, with a minimum of 22 in reading, 25 in writing, 17 in listening, and 17 in speaking

Tuition Fees

International course fees are $22,152 per session, with a total course fee of $221,520 for the 7-year program.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025: Application deadline is September 30, 2025, with orientation on March 2, 2025, and session start on March 3, 2025
• Spring Session, 2025: Application deadline is May 5, 2025, with orientation on July 27, 2025, and session start on July 28, 2025

Additional Information

For more information on the program, including admission requirements, tuition fees, and key dates, please refer to the University of Wollongong's website.