Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (2743)
- Approved Abbreviation: BSc/LLB
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 2743
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 044703E
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
Commencement Year 2020 - 2743.11 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
Commencement Year 2018-2019 - 2743.10 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
Commencement Year 2017 - 2743.9 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
Commencement Year 2016 - 2743.8 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
Commencement Year 2015 - 2743.7 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
Commencement Year 2014 - 2743.5 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws double degree program allows graduates to span both the legal and scientific worlds in a way that single degree graduates cannot. It provides students with the capacity for critical analysis and independent thinking. The double degrees permit students to undertake multi-skilling, and offer diverse career paths providing high marketability in multiple areas of expertise. The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) provides students with professional legal skills including the ability to analyse legal material and understand fundamental legal principles; an understanding of the relationship between law and society; the skills to analyse and solve legal and non-legal problems and specialised study into the Australian legal system. The science component gives students the skills necessary for quantification, and scientific problem solving.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 80 credit points with a 2827 Diploma in Laws (exit only)
Study Mode
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Students may be required to travel between campuses in order to complete their subjects
Program Advice
courseadvicelaw@westernsydney.edu.au
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Campbelltown Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Hawkesbury Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Hawkesbury Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation
Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training.
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is an optional work component available in this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the program but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation. For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.
Admission
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws is based on the following requirements:
Assumed Knowledge: Students should have at least two unit English, and two unit Science (any science) and two unit Mathematics at year 12 equivalent.
Recommended studies: HSC English standard or equivalent.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Students enrolling in these subjects may need to have a National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations as they may be conducting their placement in circumstances where they work with minors.
- LAWS 3077 Legal Internship
- LAWS 3074 Judicial Internship
- LAWS 4017 Access to Justice Clinic
- LAWS 4012 First Nations Peoples' Access to Justice Clinic
- LAWS 3080 Street Law Clinic
- JUST 3011 Issues in the Criminal Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement) - Also records and identity check.
The following subjects requires a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a specified time:
Program Structure
Qualification for the double degree in Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws requires the successful completion of 400 credit points as specified in the structure below.
Note: At least 120 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.
Bachelor of Science Subjects
Years 1 to 3
Students who wish to exit this double degree after their third year and graduate with a Bachelor of Science must have completed 240 credit points and completed the subjects as listed below in Years 1, 2 and 3 with at least 60 credit points at Level 3 or above
Students completing the Bachelor of Science portion of this double degree must complete one of the Science testamur majors listed, in the first three years of study.
Students should note that core subjects will be allocated based on the Testamur Major chosen and as indicated in the relevant Testamur Major sequence. In some cases, students may choose between one or more options.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 80 cps with a Diploma in General Science (exit only). Please note, students will not be able to continue studying in this program after taking an early exit award. Students will need to reapply for admission to continue in this program.
Diploma in General Science (exit only)
Bachelor of Science core subjects are:
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students are required to complete the following three Subjects | ||
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| Foundation (depending on testamur major selected): | ||
| Select two of the following: | 20 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Biodiversity | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Mathematics (depending on testamur major selected): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Analytical Science (depending on testamur major selected): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Advanced Calculus | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Forensic and Environmental Analysis | ||
| Science Research Methods | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Work Integrated Learning (depending on testamur major selected): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Complex Forensic Studies | ||
Bachelor of Science Testamur Majors
Students must choose one of the following testamur majors:
Please note that not all Testamur Majors are available at all campuses.
Students may exit with the Diploma in General Science on completion of 80 credit points, comprising:
- 30 credit points of specified core subjects
- 40 credit points of Science core and/or any focus subjects from a Science or Medical Science testamur major
- 10 credit points of any other subject offered by Western Sydney University including from the specified core or Science or Medical Science testamur majors.
Please refer to the Diploma in General Science for details.
Bachelor of Laws Subjects
Students enrolled in the 2743 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400 credit point program. Students enrolled in this program who wish to graduate with a standalone law degree prior to completion of the entire Bachelor of Science component must transfer to program Bachelor of Laws (Non Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320 credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Students may early exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified Law core subjects and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate subjects, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to the link above for details.
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 400 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| Note: students choosing Applied Physics, Major should consult the Academic Course Advisor for advice regarding subject sequences. | ||
| LAWS 1003 | Fundamentals of Australian Law | 10 |
| LAWS 2004 | Criminal Law | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| Select one core Science Foundation subject (depending on testamur major selected) | 10 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Biodiversity | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 1009 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| LAWS 2013 | Torts Law | 10 |
| Select one core Science Mathematics subject (depending on testamur major selected) | 10 | |
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Select one core Science Foundation subject (depending on testamur major selected) | 10 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Essential Chemistry | ||
| Biodiversity | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 2003 | Contracts | 10 |
| Select Two core Science subjects comprising: | ||
| Select one Analytical Science subject (depending on testamur major selected) | 10 | |
| Advanced Calculus | ||
| Biochemistry | ||
| Forensic and Environmental Analysis | ||
| Science Research Methods | ||
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Select the following: | ||
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| Select one testamur major subject (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 2001 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 10 |
| Select one core Science Work Integrated learning subject: | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Complex Forensic Studies | ||
| Select two Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 2015 | Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics | 10 |
| NATS 3055 | Practicum 1 | 10 |
| Select Two Science testamur major subjects (see sequence provided with each testamur major) | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 2008 | Government and Public Law | 10 |
| Select Three Science testamur major subjects (see the sequence provided with each testamur major) | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 3018 | Equity & Trusts | 10 |
| LAWS 3082 | Property Law | 10 |
| Select two LLB alternate subjects: | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 3081 | Administrative Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3045 | Law of Associations | 10 |
| Select two LLB alternate subjects: | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 4015 | Constitutional Law | 10 |
| LAWS 4004 | Criminal Procedure and Evidence | 10 |
| Select two LLB alternate subjects: | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 4013 | Civil Procedure and Arbitration | 10 |
| LAWS 4014 | Remedies | 10 |
| Select two LLB alternate subjects: | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 400 | |
LLB Alternate Subjects
Students must complete 80 credit points of subjects from the list of Bachelor of Laws alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 4017 | Access to Justice Clinic | 10 |
| LAWS 3001 | Advanced Family Law | 10 |
| LAWS 4003 | Advanced Taxation Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3002 | Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs | 10 |
| LAWS 3003 | Advocacy | 10 |
| LAWS 3090 | Animal Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3004 | Anti-Discrimination Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3005 | Australian Competition Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3006 | Australian Consumer Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3007 | Banking and Securities Law | 10 |
| LAWS 2014 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 3089 | Children's Rights: Local and International | 10 |
| LAWS 3011 | Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the World | 10 |
| LAWS 3013 | Conflict of Laws | 10 |
| LAWS 3088 | Construction Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3014 | Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 3015 | Cyber Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 4010 | Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 3096 | Drug Policy and Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3016 | Elder Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3022 | Family Dispute Resolution | 10 |
| LAWS 3023 | Family Law | 10 |
| LAWS 2005 | Financial Services Law | 10 |
| LAWS 2007 | First Peoples and the Australian Legal System | 10 |
| LAWS 4012 | First Nations Peoples' Access to Justice Clinic | 10 |
| LAWS 3024 | Foundations of Chinese Law | 10 |
| LAWS 2017 | Indonesia: Law, Governance and Culture | 10 |
| LAWS 3025 | Law, Culture and Entrepreneurial Innovation in India | 10 |
| LAWS 3083 | Gender and the Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3091 | Globalisation, Law, Governance and Culture | 10 |
| LAWS 3028 | Human Rights and the Asia Pacific | 10 |
| LAWS 3027 | Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3029 | Immigration Law | 10 |
| JUST 3008 | Independent Study (Law) | 10 |
| LAWS 3030 | Information and Data Governance Law and Regulation | 10 |
| LAWS 3031 | Insolvency Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 3032 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 3033 | International Business Transactions Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3034 | International Criminal Law | 10 |
| LAWS 4007 | International Environmental Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3039 | Islam, International Law and Human Rights | 10 |
| JUST 3011 | Issues in the Criminal Justice System | 10 |
| LAWS 3074 | Judicial Internship | 10 |
| LAWS 3042 | Jurisprudence | 10 |
| LAWS 3079 | Law, Economics, Ethics and Change | 10 |
| LAWS 3084 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 3044 | Law and Public Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 3046 | Law of Employment | 10 |
| LAWS 3047 | Law of International Organisations | 10 |
| LAWS 3048 | Law of the Sea | 10 |
| LAWS 3085 | Law of War | 10 |
| LAWS 3075 | Law's Self-Understanding | 10 |
| LAWS 3078 | Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan | 10 |
| LAWS 3077 | Legal Internship | 10 |
| LAWS 4016 | Legal Research and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 3086 | Managing Legal Risk in Construction Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3049 | Media Law | 10 |
| JUST 2013 | Mediation | 10 |
| LAWS 3050 | Medical Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3052 | Mental Health Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3053 | Moot Court | 10 |
| LAWS 3055 | Planning and Environment Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3061 | Public Health Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3063 | Public International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3097 | Refugee Law | 10 |
| LAWS 2012 | Regulatory Risk and Compliance | 10 |
| LAWS 4008 | Revenue Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3067 | Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts | 10 |
| LAWS 3068 | Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 3087 | Sports Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3080 | Street Law Clinic | 10 |
| LAWS 3076 | Technology, Innovation and the Law | 10 |
| LAWS 3071 | Wills and Succession | 10 |
| LAWS 3072 | Work Health and Safety Law | 10 |
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws Alternate Subjects may vary from session to session. New subjects may become available and some discontinued. The School of Law will publish information on which subjects are available in a session.
Equivalent Subjects
The equivalent subjects listed below counts toward completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2019 or earlier.
JUST 2002 - Bioethics, replaced by LAWS 2014 Bioethics
The equivalent subjects listed below counts toward completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
LAWS 3008 - Civil Procedure and Arbitration (200813), replaced by LAWS 4013 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
LAWS 3064 - Remedies (200756), replaced by LAWS 4014 Remedies
LAWS 2002 - Constitutional Law (200009), replaced by LAWS 4015 Constitutional Law
LAWS 4001 - Administrative Law (200013), replaced by LAWS 3081 Administrative Law
LAWS 2011 - Property Law (200012), replaced by LAWS 3082 Property Law
LAWS 3059 - Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics (200020), replaced by LAWS 2015 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
The subjects listed below count towards completion of the program for students who may have passed subjects in the list in 2022 or earlier.
JUST 4001 Clinical Legal Placement, replaced by LAWS 4017 Access to Justice Clinic
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.
NATS 3027 - Laboratory Quality Management
NATS 3015 - Field Project 1
NATS 3040 - Topics in Medical Science
BIOS 3012 - Conservation Biology
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
LAWS 3043 - Land Transactions Law (200021)
LAWS 3035 - International Moot Court (200663)
LAWS 4002 - Advanced Constitutional Law (200755)
LAWS 4009 - Transaction Law (200758)
LAWS 3066 - Revenue Law Industry Placement (201007)
LAWS 3073 - Elder Law Industry Placement (201020)
JUST 2009 - Law Economics and Business Ethics (200296)
LAWS 4011 - Law Honours Dissertation (200700)
Discontinued Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed the subject in 2024 or earlier.
LAWS 3036 International Trade Law
LAWS 3056 Practising in the Public Interest
LAWS 4006 International Climate Law