Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Laws 60 months Undergraduate Programme By James Cook University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

37,840 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Agriculture and ForestryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn the fundamentals of law and science, then select from a wide range of majors to build knowledge and skills in your chosen area of interest. In your science degree, study under the guidance of JCU’s leading science experts. Benefit from opportunities to undertake real-world research in World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments. In your law degree, take advantage of JCU's community links and strong support from the legal profession, which contribute to providing an authentic learning environment. At the end of this five-year joint degree you will have a comprehensive understanding of the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts. Students will appreciate the complexity of legal matters in the context of scientific situations like environmental law and bioethics. JCU Science-Law graduates have a wide variety of career choices available. You could pursue a career in areas such as bioethics, intellectual property, copyright and patent law, climate change, conservation and sustainability, or science and national security. Roles available to graduates of this joint degree include environmental lawyer, intellectual property lawyer, or in-house counsel for research and technology firms.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Agriculture and Forestry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn the fundamentals of law and science, then select from a wide range of majors to build knowledge and skills in your chosen area of interest. In your science degree, study under the guidance of JCU’s leading science experts. Benefit from opportunities to undertake real-world research in World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments. In your law degree, take advantage of JCU's community links and strong support from the legal profession, which contribute to providing an authentic learning environment. At the end of this five-year joint degree you will have a comprehensive understanding of the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts. Students will appreciate the complexity of legal matters in the context of scientific situations like environmental law and bioethics. JCU Science-Law graduates have a wide variety of career choices available. You could pursue a career in areas such as bioethics, intellectual property, copyright and patent law, climate change, conservation and sustainability, or science and national security. Roles available to graduates of this joint degree include environmental lawyer, intellectual property lawyer, or in-house counsel for research and technology firms.

Admission Requirements

176+
86+
58+
6.5+
66.5+
Course pre-requisites: English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C). Students considering Science majors in Chemistry or Molecular and Cell Biology will require Chemistry (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent.

5 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,620 AUD
International
37,840 AUD

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

Undergrad Programmes 833