Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours) (BSc/LLB(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2020
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2020
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2366
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Science Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours):
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list 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 Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
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.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Email: bel@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 9017
Duration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2020
Semester 1 (24 Feb, 2020)
Semester 2 (03 Aug, 2020)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2366
Faculties
Business, Economics & Law Fac
Science Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours):
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics. 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 23TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6Pearson Academic - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72BE - A minimum overall of 5 plus a minimum of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185OET is not accepted view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list 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.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)?
Bachelor of Science students are able to make flexible choices from a broad based set of courses in their first year which lay the foundation for access to a specialised major by their third year. The Bachelor of Law degree includes a core of prescribed courses and a range of electives. Compulsory areas include contracts, torts, criminal law, equity and property.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours) :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
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
- Archaeological Science / Extended Major
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major
- Bioinformatics Major
- Biomedical Science / Extended Major
- Biophysics Dual Major
- Chemical Sciences Dual Major
- Chemistry Major
- Computational Sc and Biochem & Molecular Biol Dual Major
- Computational Science and Biomedical Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Chemistry Dual Major
- Computational Science and Computer Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Ecology Dual Major
- Computational Science and Genetics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Geographical Sciences Dual Major
- Computational Science and Geological Sciences Dual Major
- Computational Science and Marine Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Mathematics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Microbiology Dual Major
- Computational Science and Physics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Plant Science Dual Major
- Computational Science and Psychology Dual Major
- Computational Science and Statistics Dual Major
- Computational Science and Zoology Dual Major
- Computer Science / Extended Major
- Ecology Major
- Food Science and Nutrition Dual Major
- Food Science and Technology / Extended Major
- Genetics Major
- Geographical Sciences Major
- Geological Sciences / Extended Major
- Marine Biology Extended Major
- Marine Science Major
- Mathematics / Extended Major
- Microbiology Major
- Physics / Extended Major
- Plant Science Major
- Psychology / Extended Major
- Public Health Major
- Statistics Major
- Zoology Major
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
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.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 or equivalent English, Mathematics B plus one of Chemistry or Physics.
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 23TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6Pearson Academic - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72BE - A minimum overall of 5 plus a minimum of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185OET is not accepted View the English proficiency policy.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.
What it 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 program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list 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.
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 program rules, the Bachelor of Science course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list 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.
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.
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.
