Program Overview

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a double degree that combines the study of science and law. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and the scientific principles that underpin many areas of law.

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a 5.5-year full-time course that covers all major areas of law, as well as allowing students to choose one of the following majors offered in the Bachelor of Science course: biological sciences, chemistry, climate science, earth science, environmental science, and physics.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this course, students may enter legal practice with an education in both the content and process of science and data analysis. This will enable them to deal with the complexities of litigation that have a scientific or technological focus, such as inventions, trade secrets, quantitative evidence, genetic modification, and constitutional disputes giving rise to environmental issues. Alternatively, students may choose to follow a career path in the sciences, enhancing their opportunities in a particular discipline such as environmental science or biotechnology through their knowledge of the law.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB) approved law degree, meaning students are eligible for admission to the Australian Legal Profession. To become a solicitor, students must also complete LPAB approved Practical Legal Training.

Possible Careers

• Climate change policy adviser
• Energy policy officer
• Environmental health officer
• Environmental lawyer
• Forensic scientist
• In-house lawyer
• Intellectual property lawyer
• Inventor
• Lawyer
• Occupational health and safety adviser
• Patent lawyer
• Policy analyst
• Research ethics and policy adviser

Course Structure

The course consists of 54 credit points of core units, 6 credit points selected from the Maths Core Unit Options List, and 120 credit points of one major selected from the Bachelor of Science course. The law component requires the completion of 20 core units, 2 Advanced law electives, and a law minor or 2 law electives and 3 law/general electives.

Admission Requirements

• ATAR/selection rank threshold: 84.00
• Assumed knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C), and Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Offer guarantee: If students achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 87.00 or higher and satisfy all other admission requirements, they are guaranteed an offer for this course.

Fees

• 2026: CSP $13,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
• 2026: $46,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Scholarships

Students may be eligible for various scholarships, including the International Merit Scholarship, Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Scholarship, and International Talent Scholarship.

Other Courses

QUT offers a range of other courses, including single degrees, double degrees, postgraduate courses, and research degrees. Students can explore these options to find the best fit for their interests and career goals.