La Trobe University
OVERVIEW
Gain expertise in two highly-respected areas of knowledge by combining science studies with an understanding of the law. This five-year double degree opens up a range of career opportunities across science and law, including stem cell research, genetics and climate change.
Our law degree has a strong focus on global and social justice. You’ll study the essential legal areas like criminal law, constitutional law and legal ethics. You will have the opportunity to study science-related subjects such as intellectual property law and medicine and the law. Also, you can gain practical experience through our judicial mentoring program that allows you to spend a semester shadowing a judge or magistrate.
You can also undertake supervised legal work through one of our clinical legal education subjects. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in additional studies including Honours in Laws. Your subjects will also help you build practical legal skills in advocacy, mediation and negotiation.
Gain expertise in two highly-respected areas of knowledge by combining science studies with an understanding of the law. This five-year double degree opens up a range of career opportunities across science and law, including stem cell research, genetics and climate change.
Our law degree has a strong focus on global and social justice. You’ll study the essential legal areas like criminal law, constitutional law and legal ethics. You’ll also cover science-related topics such as intellectual property and medicine and the law. Visiting lecturers from high profile law firms will help you develop an understanding of dispute resolution and recent legal developments.
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in additional studies including Honours in Laws, and clinical practice in a law firm.
The science component of this degree can be tailored to your interests. Get hands-on experince through lab studies and field trips and choose from a range of specialisations including:
botany
computer science
psychology
chemistry
physics.
Only the first two years of this course are offered in Bendigo. While it is possible to arrange long-distance learning, we recommend transferring to the Melbourne Campus to complete your degree with a wider selection of subjects. Law electives are also available in intensive delivery at Melbourne in summer and winter schools.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Annual tuition fee (A$)
38 800
Additional costs
Depending on subjects, approximate costs include: laboratory coat – A$30, dissecting kit – A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students’ personal property.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for both current and future students. Find out what La Trobe scholarship opportunities might be available to you.
Course level | Undergraduate |
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CRICOS Code | 075226F |
Institution Name | La Trobe University |
Campus Location | Melbourne: NABendigo: NA |
Institution Type | University |
Course Duration | 5 years |
Course University | La Trobe University |
La Trobe will be a University known for its excellence and innovation in relation to the big issues of our time, and for its enthusiasm to make a difference. We will be one of the top three Universities in Victoria, one of the top dozen nationally and one of the top 500 internationally.