Anticipate and respond to the demands of agricultural industries and businesses in a changing global environment and gain a broad range of in-demand legal skills with the UNE Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws. In this double degree you will benefit from UNE’s unique position in regional Australia, with the flexibility to build your capabilities in areas that interest you most. With your acquired legal and agricultural knowledge, advanced research skills and technical skillset, you will graduate with broad knowledge and specialist skills for greater career flexibility.

Why study the Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws with UNE?

This double degree gives you a comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge agricultural practices as well as a thorough understanding of the concepts, principles, policies and values of the law both in Australia and other jurisdictions.

World-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture and unique perspective on regional, rural and remote legal and agricultural issues will provide you with access to an engaging program of study and specialist skills that employers are looking for.

What makes our course different?

Future proof your career with a potent combination of knowledge and skills that opens the doors to a wide range of career opportunities. You will have opportunities to:

• Learn from UNE's prestigious School of Law with expertise in legal issues related to regional, rural and remote Australia, not just metropolitan areas.
• Develop in-demand skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law to benefit you in a broad range of law-related occupations in ever-changing legal areas.
• Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills.
• Gain versatile knowledge to apply to new legal careers which are emerging as a result of new technology developments.
• Apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with a law degree including an understanding of international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
• Develop knowledge and skills in animal and plant production, genetics and breeding, animal health and welfare, farm and resource management, water resource management, soil science, and sustainable land management.
• Develop an appreciation of the science contributing to agricultural systems as well as a good knowledge of practical agriculture. You will develop a scientific background to allow you to interpret and apply scientific principles to the management of agricultural systems, be they plant, soil or animal.
• Access the latest agricultural techniques and technology at our innovative SMART Farms. With eight properties covering 3,655 hectares, including farms within minutes of campus and a commercial scale feedlot, the UNE SMART Farms are diverse and valuable teaching and research resources that you will utilise during your course. The farms support a range of disciplines including grazing and intensive livestock, cropping, pastures, poultry, genetics, and precision agriculture.
• Learn hands-on skills and techniques in our state-of-the-art glasshouses and animal housing and handling facilities.
• Gain formal practical experience in agricultural enterprises and apply coursework theory to workplace situations during your studies to improve your employability as a graduate.
• Hone your skills in communicating in a clear and strategic way and apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with agriculture and law degrees.
• If you are a high-achieving student, you may choose to undertake Honours in law in your final year of study. This pathway can lead you to higher degree research opportunities and enhance your career options.
• Use innovative technology to study online or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment. If you choose to study online, some units with the Agriculture component of your course include mandatory intensive schools on campus.
• Complete two degrees in as little as five years (full time) or up to 10 years (part time).

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

To qualify for the two awards a candidate must pass units to the value of 240 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Agriculture component: 96 credit points with not more than 36 credit points at 100-level, at least 24 credit points at 300-level and a maximum of 12 credit points at 400-level;
Bachelor of Laws component: 144 credit points with not more than 48 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level or above.

To qualify for the award with Honours a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 48 credit points at 100-level, at least 36 credit points at 300-level and at least 36 credit points at 400-level or higher including LAW490 and LLM500.

• Bachelor of Agriculture component
• Bachelor of Laws component

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

A double degree in agriculture and law will position you to take advantage of variety of career pathways. By giving you a portfolio of real-world skills, it gives you the opportunity to focus on what matters most – safeguarding your career and choosing the direction you want to take. Career options include working in:

• legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
• government departments
• banking, finance and commerce
• management
• agricultural advisory fields in the public and private sector
• management and consulting
• agribusiness, primary production, landcare, soil conservation and natural resource management.

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5, with a minimum sub-band of 6.5 for writing and no other sub-band less than 6.0, or TOEFL IBT score of 91 with no less than 22 in writing and no less than 20 in listening, speaking and reading.