Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours) (BSc/LLB(Hons))

Information valid for students commencing 2021

Please refer to: BACHELORS OF SCIENCE / LAWS (HONOURS)

The Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours) is no longer available.

Duration

5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2021

Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2021)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

88

Program code

2366

Faculties

Business, Economics & Law Fac
Science Faculty

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Entry requirements

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Email: bel@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 7111

Web:

Duration

5.5 Years full-time

Commencing 2021

Semester 1 (22 Feb, 2021)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2021)

Program level

Undergraduate

Units

88

Program code

2366

Faculties

Business, Economics & Law Fac
Science Faculty

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C). View the equivalent qualifications for international students.

CRICOS Code: 082619G

English Proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6

Pearson Academic - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72

BE - A minimum overall of 5 plus a minimum of A in Writing and Speaking

CES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185

OET is not accepted

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)?

This program has been revised from 2021.

Students who commenced in the program before 2021 should refer to the program information for the year of commencement. Students who commenced in the program before 2021 and who would like to follow the 2021 structure will be required to lodge a program change request in their mySI-net account and should seek academic advice prior to requesting the change.

Students who commence in the program from 2021 onwards will have a new program code and should refer to the following page:

Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours) - 2472

What you can study

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Bachelor of Science

Honours

Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

View International
requirements

Entry requirements for Australian students

See the Study at UQ website for admissions information

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Click here for application procedures for Australian students.

Closing date

Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.

View Australian
requirements

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

Additional application requirements

Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.

A semester 2 intake is available to eligible international students.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 082619G

English proficiency

IELTS Academic - overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23

TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6

Pearson Academic - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72

BE - A minimum overall of 5 plus a minimum of A in Writing and Speaking

CES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185

OET is not accepted

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

What it costs

View International
fees and costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

View Australian
fees and costs

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Additional costs

  • Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.

What you can do with a Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)

Careers

Refer to the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Laws for employment opportunities.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Bar Association of Queensland
  • Queensland Law Society

Accrediting body

This program has been accredited by:

  • LEGAL PRACTITIONERS ADMISSIONS BOARD

Program rules for the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)

To complete the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)

To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student must complete 88 units in total, including:

1. 56 units from the LLB(Hons) course list, comprising:

  • 40 units of compulsory courses from part A; and
  • 16 units of elective courses from part B.
AND

2. 32 units from the BSc course list, comprising:
  • 6 units from part A;
  • 14 units from part B; and
  • 12 units from part A or part B or a combination of both.
In the BSc, students must undertake a major, extended major or dual major. Students must complete a minimum of 12 units of late year courses.

Refer to BSc/LLB (Hons) rules for further information.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.