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Bachelor of Science / Laws (Honours)


  • The University of Newcastle
  • Course CRICOS Code:098543C
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.197
  • Course Duration:5 years
  • Australian State:New South WalesNSW
  • Australian City:Newcastle
  • Course Intake:Semester 1

Course Description

Within this combined degree program, students study a combination of Science and Law courses over a period of five years full-time. On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the required courses for the Bachelor of Science degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis. Students completing this combined degree program meet the academic requirements to practice law in NSW, however, they must also complete postgraduate professional training approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board if they wish to practise as a lawyer. Students also have the skills and knowledge to contribute to scientific development in many areas of technology, industry, agriculture or the information revolution.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Science,Law
Faculty Faculty of Sciences,Faculty of Law and Politial Science
Qualification Level Bachelor Degree (Undergraduate),Honours Degrees
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 33,690
Course Duration 5 years
Campus(es) Newcastle

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English Requirements IELTS overall minimum - 6.0 IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO