Laws and Science - L3007

With the growth in scientific research and the commercialisation of new technologies, graduates with knowledge in both science and law are increasingly sought after. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science double degree is the ideal stepping stone for a future-proof science career, combining practical legal skills and an awareness of the complexities between science and society.

In an age of increasing technological advancements, the link between science and the law will only become stronger. This means as a graduate with a double degree in science and law, you will have the power to choose a varied range of career pathways and the security needed to navigate an ever-changing workforce.

With a choice of twenty-five majors in science and a rich repertoire of law electives, the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science can be tailored to meet your individual interests. Choose from specialisations as varied as Applied mathematics to Zoology, providing a targeted pathway aligned with your specific aspirations.

This course leads to two separate degrees:

  • the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and
  • the Bachelor of Science.

As a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science graduate, you will gain all the benefits of each degree and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field separately or to combine the two in your chosen work.

Unlock the opportunity to work overseas

As both degrees are internationally recognised, you will have no problem applying for work abroad. Depending on your area of specialisation, you may go on to work in fields including the space industry, biotechnology, intellectual property, mining or forensic law.

Career outcomes

In Australia and worldwide, there is high demand for legal professionals with expertise in science as well as scientists who are qualified in law.

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science provides legal knowledge and skills that are highly advantageous in both law and science leadership positions. From law-makers dealing with climate change legislation to genetic modification and stem cell research to scientists navigating complex legal and political approval processes to further their research, the applications of law and science studies are far-reaching.

Some potential career outcomes that may result from a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Science double degree include representing clients on cases related to land use, mining, climate change, and the environment; working as a legal advisor in the health and medicine sector; or protecting the Intellectual Property on new life-saving drugs.

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Clayton: Full time
Duration
This course is equivalent to 5.25 years of full-time study and offered only in accelerated mode to complete in 5 years.

Part-time study is also available.
Start date
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
Course Handbook

A Monash Law degree will equip you with the required qualifications to pursue a legal career in Australia, whether you’d like to become a professional lawyer or apply your legal knowledge across other disciplines.

Graduate with the peace of mind that your degree is recognised by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) as satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practice in Victoria. No law degree enables you to practise law immediately. You must complete further training Practical Legal Training (PLT) or supervised legal training, be admitted by the Supreme Court of Victoria and obtain a practising certificate.

Your studies will begin with a foundational overview of the history, concepts and procedures underpinning the Australian legal system. Alongside your fundamental training, you can select specialised electives in the areas of law that interest you, like 'Negotiation and Conflict Resolution,' 'Media Law' or 'Animal Law.'

You will have significant opportunities for hands-on practical experience through Monash Law Clinical Legal Education Guarantee, which allows you to work with real clients on real cases as part of your degree. Your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree also offers you the option to study overseas, gaining applied legal experience in a diverse environment.

Pairing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with Bachelor of Science will further enhance your opportunities, allowing you to apply your legal expertise across one of twenty-five different science majors. Whether you’re interested in a career in plant science, psychology, environmental science or pharmacology, a Bachelor of Science from Monash can help you get there.

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Lucinda Mullins, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws student at Monash in Melbourne, Australia

"I love the opportunities Monash gives you. I belong to lots of clubs and societies and it opens you up to new ideas, new people and new adventures." - Lucinda Mullins, Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws student

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.

View all minimum age requirements.

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.

You must satisfy the following additional requirements for this course:

Selection requirements
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.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)
Students currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, should apply online through VTAC etc.

Apply through VTAC

All other applicants apply directly to Monash using course code L3007

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Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code L3007

Apply

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$56,600

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: 080588D

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