Laws and Computer Science - L3011
A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Computer Science double degree offers a competitive edge in the workforce, allowing you to keep up with the ever-changing worlds of law and technology. From legislative responses to computer science innovation to the computerisation of legal decision-making and procedures, you will explore where these two fields converge and use your findings to create tangible change.
A Monash Law degree sets you up to join the next generation of high-achieving lawyers and make a real difference in your field and beyond. As a law student, you will learn how to solve complex, demanding and interesting problems and apply your understanding across disciplines.
Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree combines solid foundational training in the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system with the research, analytical and communication skills needed to pursue a legal career. A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) will prepare you for a professional law career no matter your specific career goals.
Meanwhile, a Bachelor of Computer Science degree allows you to complement your law studies with an in-depth understanding of computing, technology and data. Through theory and hands-on application, you will learn how to apply your computing skills to solve problems and foster innovation within the legal sphere and across other disciplines.
As part of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you can access the Monash Law Clinical Legal Education Guarantee, allowing you to gain practical legal experience as you study. You will also have the chance to do a half-year Computer Science placement with leading Australian and global organisations through Monash’s highly regarded Industry Based Learning (IBL) program.
Career Outcomes
A double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Computer Science allows you to graduate with two highly valuable qualifications in as little as five years. Law and computer science are increasingly in-demand fields, preparing you for a viable career in law, IT, or wherever your path may lead.
The combination of law and computer science can lead to innovative solutions for complex legal and technological issues across disciplines. Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Computer Science students have gone on to pursue roles related to computer forensics, cybersecurity, data management and more.
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
5 years (full time) 10 years (part time) |
Start date |
First semester (February), Second semester (July) |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (International students)
You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.
Entry requirements for each qualification level are as follows:
All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:
If your English test does not meet the above scores you may want to consider Monash English. Some Monash courses however do not accept Monash English.
The English measures outlined above must be completed within 3 years prior to the Monash course commencement date (other time limitations may apply as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure). If you have completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted.
Monash University reserve the right to ask students to complete an English test to meet English course requirements upon request.
Further information can be located at English language requirements.
International students applying for a visa need to satisfy English requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs where these requirements and acceptable English tests differ from Monash University.
All Monash University undergraduate courses require you to have previously studied and achieved required Australian level standards in specific subject known as prerequisite subjects.
You must satisfy the following prerequisite subject requirements for this course:
*If you have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification you will be required to meet the prerequisite subject requirements that are equivalent to the VCE prerequisite subject requirements specified above.
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects
If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above (if applicable).
- Other qualifications recognised by Monash:
If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis.
This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.
These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine, or to courses that require a tertiary-level Physiology unit: Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) (Graduate Entry), and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy (Graduate Entry).
Alternative pathways
If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.
Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
All other applicants apply directly to Monash using course code L3011
Semester two (July)
Apply directly to Monash using course code L3011
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$55,700
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 097662D