This globally-recognised, five-year double degree will prepare you for an exciting career in science, law and a range of other industries. Through a balance of theory and practical experience, you’ll develop analytical, research and investigative skills to examine future challenges through an objective, considered lens. 

In the Law degree, you’ll learn to approach complex legal issues stemming from new industries and new social expectations, while the Bachelor of Science delivers hands-on learning and career training with 27 specialisations to choose from. 

As part of UNSW’s commitment to building a better future, you’ll explore subjects across both disciplines through a lens of ethical practice and social responsibility. Whether through scientific discovery or the advancement of law and policy, you’ll join a cohort of future-focused students ready to make a lasting impact. 

The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Law is a double degree that you can complete in five years with full-time study. You’ll complete a minimum of 240 units of credit (UOC) through a combination of core courses, majors, minors and electives

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SciConnect enables you to shape your university experience and supports you in showcasing your talents to potential employers with a comprehensive impression of who you are, beyond your academic transcript.

Full program structure

Your double degree consists of:

96 units of credit from Science, including:

• Five core courses (orientation, graduate portfolio and three employability experience courses)
• At least one Science major
• An optional Science minor
• Science elective courses (if required)

144 units of credit from Law, including:

• 96 UOC of coure courses
• 6 UOC of prescribed theory electives
• 42 UOC of Law electives

Studying Science and Law as a dual degree at UNSW will open up a wide range of career opportunities upon graduation. You’ll gain transferable skills that can be applied across industries and functions with proficiency in logical, analytical and creative thinking.

The Bachelor of Science will open up opportunities to continue your research in universities and government institutes or to a position of influence among policymakers and large global organisations. 

Alternatively, you may choose to continue your legal studies to launch a career as a lawyer or legal professional. After completing the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), you’ll need to complete Practical Legal Training (PLT) in order to practise as a lawyer. UNSW’s PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP).

Explore the range of potential career paths available across the fields of science and law. 

There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university trans

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