BB-LAWSC · Swinburne University of Technology · Double degree
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science
Law
- Minimum ATAR
- 80
- Full time
- 5 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 500
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Equip yourself with the skills to succeed in commercial and intellectual property law and learn the skills and knowledge required to enter a range of professional scientific environments. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science gives you necessary information about trademarks, patents and copyright laws to help you progress in the industry. You’ll emerge ready to work in legal fields specialising in intellectual property, media, and science.
Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science will equip you with the skills to succeed in commercial and intellectual property law, including trademarks, patents and copyright, with specialisation in science.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory InterpretationThis unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu…
- LAW10014Torts 1This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on…
- LAW10015Criminal Law and ProcedureThis unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains…
- LAW10025Torts 2This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t…
- LAW10026Legal WritingThis unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot…
- LAW10028Contract Law 1This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma…
- LAW10029Contract Law 2The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,…
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 1This unit involves students undertaking practical law-related experience in a professional environment. It aims to provide familiarity with the nature and variety of legal practice and the range of employment options available to graduates…
And 7 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Core units
350 cpBachelor of Laws
287.5 cp- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 112.5 cp
- LAW20018Professional Experience in Law 212.5 cp
- LAW30016Professional Experience in Law 312.5 cp
Bachelor of Science
62.5 cpScience Majors and units
100 cpApplied Mathematics
100 cp- MTH20014Matrices, Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis12.5 cp
- MTH20015Modelling Nature's Non-Linearity12.5 cp
- MTH20012Series and Transforms12.5 cp
- MTH20016Quantitative Prediction12.5 cp
- MTH30002Differential Equations12.5 cp
- MTH30006Optimisation12.5 cp
- MTH30001Stochastic Modelling12.5 cp
- MTH30003Numerical and Computational Mathematics12.5 cp
Biochemistry
100 cp- BIO10003Concepts of Biotechnology12.5 cp
- CHE10002Chemistry 212.5 cp
- BCH20002Introduction to Biochemistry12.5 cp
- BCH20001Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins12.5 cp
- BCH30003Advanced Biochemistry12.5 cp
- ENV30001Environmental Biology12.5 cp
- CHE30006Computational Chemistry: Methods and Applications12.5 cp
- BIO30004Molecular Biotechnology12.5 cp
Biotechnology
100 cp- BIO10003Concepts of Biotechnology12.5 cp
- BCH20002Introduction to Biochemistry12.5 cp
- BIO20002The Microbial World12.5 cp
- BCH20001Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins12.5 cp
- BIO30005Microbes in the Environment12.5 cp
- BCH30003Advanced Biochemistry12.5 cp
- BIO30009Applications of Bioinformatics12.5 cp
- BIO30004Molecular Biotechnology12.5 cp
Chemistry
100 cp- CHE10002Chemistry 212.5 cp
- CHE20006Analytical and Forensic Chemistry12.5 cp
- CHE20009Spectroscopy and Instrumentation12.5 cp
- CHE20008Investigative Organic Chemistry12.5 cp
- CHE30010Inorganic Chemistry12.5 cp
- CHE30005Advanced Analytical Chemistry12.5 cp
- CHE30009Surface and Colloid Chemistry12.5 cp
- CHE30006Computational Chemistry: Methods and Applications12.5 cp
Environmental Science
100 cp- CHE10005Consumer Chemistry and Environmental Impact12.5 cp
- PEH20004Built and Sustainable Communities12.5 cp
- BIO20002The Microbial World12.5 cp
- ENV30003Environmental Management12.5 cp
- PEH20002Food Science12.5 cp
- PEH20006Water Science12.5 cp
- ENV30001Environmental Biology12.5 cp
- BIO30005Microbes in the Environment12.5 cp
Physics
100 cp- PHY10004Electronics and Electromagnetism12.5 cp
- MTH20014Matrices, Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis12.5 cp
- PHY20007Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics12.5 cp
- PHY20008Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism12.5 cp
- PHY30005Physics Research Laboratories12.5 cp
- PHY30003Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics12.5 cp
- PHY20004Optics, Relativity and Subatomic Physics12.5 cp
- PHY30004Quantum, Atomic and Optical Physics12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cpCareers
- Lawyer
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Forensic scientist
- Climate modeller
- Sustainability analyst