Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws

The world requires skilled scientists and innovators to develop the solutions to the complex environmental problems facing a rapidly changing planet. Combined with a contemporary understanding of the theory and practice of law, the UNE Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws will open the door to a wide range of evolving career opportunities. Our double degree provides you with a professionally accredited law degree with a comprehensive grounding in regional, national and global environmental science and natural resource issues. You will graduate with broad knowledge and technical skills to apply to a wide range of professions, and benefit from UNEs specialist regional, rural and remote perspective in both fields.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online Campus

Online/Off-campus - 5 years

Part-time - 12 years

N/A
80

UNE Armidale (main campus)

Full-time - 5 years

Part-time - 12 years

N/A
80

Structure

240 credit points

Subjects

  • Introduction to Biology: Cells and Life (BIOL110)
  • Organisms and the Diversity of Life (BIOL120)
  • Plant Diversity (BOTY203)
  • Chemistry I (CHEM110)
  • Ecology: Concepts and Applications (ECOL100)
  • Aquatic Ecology (ECOL308)
  • Ecology - Populations to Ecosystems (ECOL203)
  • Environment in Practice I (ENSC111)
  • Environment in Practice II (ENSC222)
  • Australian Aboriginal Sustainability Systems (ENSC220)
  • Environment in Practice III (ENSC333)
  • Our Blue Planet (GEOL110)
  • Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100)
  • Soil Science (SOIL222)
  • Foundations of Law (LAW100)
  • Law in Context (LAW101)
  • Legal Professional Skills (LAW102)
  • Torts Law (LAW131)
  • Criminal Law (LAW162)
  • Contract Law (LAW172)
  • Property Law (LAW283)
  • Civil Dispute Resolution (LAW310)
  • Evidence and Proof (LAW313)
  • Professional Conduct (LAW320)
  • Equity and Trusts (LAW340)
  • Corporations Law (LAW351)
  • Constitutional Law (LAW399)
  • Administrative Law (LAW400)
  • Remedies and Advanced Legal Skills (LAW480)
  • Technology and the Law (LAW499)

Entry requirements

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.