COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) double degree is a 400 credit point program structured to integrate scientific study with a comprehensive legal education. It is divided into four main components: a core science component, a core laws component, a science major, and LLB alternate subjects. The core science component, worth 30 credit points, provides foundational scientific knowledge and introduces key concepts in scientific inquiry, experimentation, and analysis. The core laws component, worth 190 credit points, forms the legal foundation of the degree and delivers a progressive legal education focused on developing skills in legal reasoning, research, communication, critical thinking, and ethical judgement. It also introduces practical legal skills such as advocacy, negotiation, drafting, and understanding the relationship between law and society. The major component in science, worth 130 credit points, allows students to specialise in a chosen scientific discipline, developing advanced knowledge and technical skills in areas such as data analysis, modelling, and experimental methods. The LLB alternate subjects component, worth 50 credit points, provides flexibility for students to select additional law electives aligned with their interests and career goals, such as environmental law, commercial law, or international law. Overall, the structure ensures an integrated and balanced education across both science and law, preparing graduates for diverse professional pathways in legal practice, scientific research, policy development, and interdisciplinary careers.