Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Science:B1409

By adding a science degree to your law degree, you'll develop the kind of observation, analysis and reasoning skills that will give you a competitive edge in your career.

You can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a range of science degrees and choose to major in Forensic Biology and Toxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Management and Sustainability or Information Technology.

As an example, if you combined the Bachelor of Laws with the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology and Toxicology, you would learn the most up-to-date techniques to gather, analyse and present scientific evidence, such as DNA profiling and drug metabolism, in a court of law.

If you're more interested in environmental science and sustainability, you could combine the Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Environmental Management and Sustainability. You would explore how to create a better environment for people while sustaining biodiversity and world resources and examine the relationships between air, land, water, plants, animals and people to address the challenges arising from our interactions with our environment.

If you want a future at the cutting edge of Law, combining your Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology will allow you to remain at the forefront of the industry and ahead of demands. You will gain an understanding for people and the impacts that technology has made to our lives and our culture, allowing you to future-proof your career.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Science at Murdoch

1. Get hands-on experience as you apply DNA sequencing and other forensic techniques from the lab to simulated crime scenes on and off-campus through your forensic science degree.
2. Work with turtles, quendas, endangered Carnaby's and other black cockatoos on campus, living in a sustainable 'green development' landscape as part of your environmental Science degree.
3. Travel while you earn credit towards your law degree, with opportunities to study in Italy, Switzerland, India or take on an internship in Germany.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• The legal protection of international human rights
• Water and earth science
• Forensic DNA analysis
• Environmental restoration
• Global and regional sustainability

Your future career

A combination of law and science degrees will give you the skills, knowledge and ways of thinking you need to purse a wide range of rewarding careers across many industries. Careers could include:

• Lawyer
• Restoration Ecologist
• Forensic Investigator
• Crime Scene Officer
• Atmospheric or Climate Change Scientist

For further admission information about this course, please visit Murdoch Admission Information - Laws (Combined).

Professional recognition

The Murdoch Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application. Applications for Veterinary Science must be made via TISC.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Course specific documents

1. A completed second major form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
   • GS Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Course specific documents

1. A completed second major form

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing