19. Science/law degree

The objectives of this double degree can be ascertained by referring to the objectives for both the LLB and the other degree forming part of the combined course.

Table 20: Standard course: five-year science/law degree

Year	1	2	3	4	5
Legal Method and Reasoning	12.5
Principles of Public Law	12.5
Torts	12.5
Dispute Resolution	12.5
Science subjects	50	50	50	50
Obligations		12.5
Legal Theory		12.5
Contracts		12.5
Constitutional Law		12.5
Administrative Law			12.5
Property			12.5
Trusts			12.5
Criminal Law and Procedure			12.5
Remedies				12.5
Legal Ethics				12.5
Law options				25	100
TOTAL	100	100	100	100	100

19.1. Science component of the combined science/law degree

A minimum (and maximum) of 200 science points is required, which must include:

between 50 and 125 points at the 100-level;
completion of 50 points of a prescribed science major at the 300-level. For detailed information on science majors, refer to the Faculty of Science section Planning a science major.

Note that:

there are no specific requirements at the 200-level.
science points are awarded for the completion of science subjects listed in the Faculty of Science section of this Handbook. The majority of subjects listed in this section earns science credit, although there are exceptions. Some subjects offered by the Department of Information Systems, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and the School of Earth Sciences do not earn science credit. If a subject does not earn science credit it is labelled as non-science in the subject description. Any subject that does not appear in the science section of this Handbook is a non-science subject.

19.1.1. Students who commenced prior to 1999

Students who first enrolled in the combined law/science course before 1999 must complete the requirements set out above with the exception that they do not need to complete a prescribed science major, but rather 50 points at 300-level made up of science subjects of their choice.

19.1.2. Selection of science subjects

Students are normally able to enrol in any subjects earning science credit where they have satisfied the prerequisite and corequisite requirements. These requirements are included in individual subject descriptions. Note that some science subjects are quota-restricted as the demand for the subject exceeds the number of places available. Selection into quota subjects is based on academic merit. Refer to the Faculty of Science section Quota subjects for more details.

19.1.3. Honours in science

The Faculty of Science offers a Bachelor of Science (Honours) program. It involves advanced research and coursework and results in the award of an honours qualification. This will add an extra year to the combined degree. Refer to the Faculty of Science section General faculty information about honours for more details.

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19. Science/law degree

19.1. Science component of the combined science/law degree

19.1.1. Students who commenced prior to 1999

19.1.2. Selection of science subjects

19.1.3. Honours in science