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Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours), BSc, LLB (Hons), University of Newcastle, Australia

Australia . Cricos: 00109J

University of Newcastle, Australia

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc, LLB (Hons)Full-time5 yearsFebruary 0AUD 33690 per year

About Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours), BSc, LLB (Hons) - at University of Newcastle, Australia

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.

Entry requirements

There are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of:

1.1.1. NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification;

1.1.2. Completed or partly completed higher education studies;

1.1.3. TAFE qualifications;

1.1.4. Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International);

1.1.5 A University approved special admission bonus points scheme:

         i. Educational Access Scheme (EAS); and

         ii. Regional and Rural Bonus Points Scheme.

1.1.6. A University approved special admission scheme:

          i. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Admission Scheme;

          ii. Elite Athletes Admission Scheme;

          iii. Special Circumstances Admission Scheme; and

          iv. Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

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