Key facts

Domestic students course information.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 84.40

Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.

Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English language requirements must also be met.

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Duration
  • 5 years full-time
  • Up to 12 years part-time
Number of Units (Subjects)
  • 40 units (240 credit points)
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Fees
  • Commonwealth Supported Place
  • International
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CRICOS code
  • 052146G
Start Dates and Campus
Trimester 1 – February 2024Trimester 2 – June 2024Trimester 3 – October 2024
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Course information

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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 UNE’s specialist regional, rural and remote perspective in both fields.

Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws with UNE?

The Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this double degree provides you with a program directly integrated to the protection and conservation of our regional, rural and national environment. It provides a strong scientific understanding of local to global environmental issues and their management, along with flexible opportunities to develop advanced scientific knowledge as well as field and laboratory skills related to ecological conservation, air, land, water, plant and wildlife management and protection. Throughout, you will engage and work with environmental practitioners, industry and regulators to solve the problems of today with innovative solutions whilst gaining the core attributes to be job ready in a wide range of careers.

The Bachelor of Laws component is taught by UNE’s highly experienced School of Law, Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city. World-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture and a unique perspective on regional, remote and rural legal issues will provide you with access to an engaging program of study and specialist skills that employers are looking for.

You will gain the experience and skills to address legal matters in both regional and urban contexts, enabling you to step into courtroom, undertake research and understand complex legal issues.

What makes our course different?

This course allows you to develop the skills you need to play a key role in addressing today’s environmental and legal challenges for future generations. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Gain expertise in legal issues related to regional, remote and rural Australia — not just metropolitan areas.
  • Develop valuable legal research skills and versatile knowledge to apply to new legal careers emerging as a result of new technology developments.
  • Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills.
  • Apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with an environmental science and law double degree, including an understanding of international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
  • Gain a solid grounding in environmental science, conservation and sustainability of our natural resources and environment.
  • Engage directly with world renowned and enthusiastic lecturers in small classes and take advantage of our world-class scientific facilities during practical sessions and intensive schools held on campus (mandatory for some online Environmental Science units).
  • Access state-of-the-art laboratories and learning resources. These include our purpose-built Agricultural Education Facility, adjacent Natural History Museum and internationally-recognised NCW Beadle Herbarium, which houses vibrant collections of Australian plant and animal species, and our multi-million dollar glasshouse complex.
  • Use innovative technology to study online to balance your work and life commitments or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.
  • If you choose to study online, some science units include mandatory intensive schools on campus, which give you the opportunity to interact and engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff and gain essential practical skills.
  • If you are a high achieving student, you may choose to undertake Honours in law as part of your degree. If you are interested in undertaking Honours in environmental science, you may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) after completing your course. Undertaking an Honours pathway can lead you to higher degree research opportunities and enhance your career options.
  • Leave UNE job-ready by completing work-integrated learning units that allows you to work with an industry or business partner to enhance your professional skill development.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified professionals in both Environmental Science and Law. In fact, year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Entry requirements

Select the option that best describes you.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Biology and/or HSC Chemistry, and  HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Inherent Requirements

You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Environmental and Rural Science courses in order to complete this course.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Visa Information

On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Biology and/or HSC Chemistry, and  HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Inherent Requirements

You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Environmental and Rural Science courses in order to complete this course.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Visa Information

Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.

Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

  • Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
  • Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
  • Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

Please note: Advanced Standing based on professional experience cannot be granted for law units. You can apply for Advanced Standing for law units undertaken in a non-law qualification. These units must be available to students at the university they were undertaken at as part of an accredited law qualification offered at that university.

> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Select the option that best describes your experience.

You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.

Guaranteed ATAR
84.40

If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

There are two ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course. You can receive a maximum of five points in addition to your ATAR result. It is possible to be considered for either the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme OR the Educational Access Scheme, but not both.

UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE automatically offers an additional five points of adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants from regional, rural and remote locations without the need for an application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme

Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS

UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program

UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Biology and/or HSC Chemistry, and  HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Inherent Requirements

You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Environmental and Rural Science courses in order to complete this course.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):

  • Undergraduate Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
  • Bachelor degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Transfer from another UNE course
If you are currently studying another undergraduate qualification at UNE, you can apply to transfer into this course. To be assessed for admission you must have completed at least 4 units of study within a single course with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.2.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Biology and/or HSC Chemistry, and  HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Inherent Requirements

You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Environmental and Rural Science courses in order to complete this course.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.

You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:

  • Level and type of qualification (graded Diploma or above)
  • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
  • Complete or incomplete.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Biology and/or HSC Chemistry, and  HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Inherent Requirements

You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Environmental and Rural Science courses in order to complete this course.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.

You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:

Professional Experience
If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
> Find out more about applying based on professional experience
> Learn about our Statement of Service requirements

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

Pathways Enabling Course
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online course designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Pathways Enabling Course

TRACKS (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a preparation course run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS

Please note: Completion of the Pathways Enabling Course or TRACKS does not provide direct entry into this course. It will provide entry into introductory Law courses such as the Bachelor of Legal Studies, which will allow you to complete initial studies and then apply to transfer into one of our accredited law courses.
> Find out more about Pathways into Law at UNE

Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study.
> Learn more about the Internal Selection Program

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Assumed Knowledge

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge

Recommended Studies

Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Biology and/or HSC Chemistry, and  HSC Mathematics Advanced (or interstate or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies

Inherent Requirements

You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Environmental and Rural Science courses in order to complete this course.

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this course. There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Bachelor of Laws component of this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

  • Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
  • If you are applying based on professional experience you will need to provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

Please note: Advanced Standing based on professional experience cannot be granted for law units. You can apply for Advanced Standing for law units undertaken in a non-law qualification. These units must be available to students at the university they were undertaken at as part of an accredited law qualification offered at that university.

> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Course structure

To qualify for the two awards a candidate must pass units to the value of 240 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Environmental Science component: 96 credit points with not more than 48 credit points at 100-level, at least 48 credit points at 200 or 300-level;
Bachelor of Laws component: 144 credit points with not more than 48 credit points at 100-level and at least 36 credit points at 300-level or higher. To qualify for the award with Honours a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 36 credit points at 100-level; at least 48 credit points at 300-level; and at least 36 credit points at 400-level or higher including LAW490 and LLM500.

96 credit points

72 credit points

Complete the following units :

24 credit points

Complete one minor OR 24 credit points of listed units
Students must complete 24cp from this minor that have not been completed elsewhere in their program of study

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:
Students must complete 24cp from this minor that have not been completed elsewhere in their program of study

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:
Students must complete 24cp from this minor that have not been completed elsewhere in their program of study

6 credit points

Complete the following units:

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

18 credit points

Complete the following units:

6 credit points

Complete 6 credit points from the following units:
Students must complete 24cp from this minor that have not been completed elsewhere in their program of study

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:
Students must complete 24cp from this minor that have not been completed elsewhere in their program of study

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:
Students must complete 24cp from this minor that have not been completed elsewhere in their program of study

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:
Students must complete 24cp from this minor that have not been completed elsewhere in their program of study

12 credit points

Complete the following units:

12 credit points

Complete 12 credit points from the following units:

24 credit points

If a minor is not chosen, select 24 credit points from the following listed units.

144 credit points

96 credit points

Complete the following units:
Coursework candidates complete 48 credit points from the following units. Students can only complete units once, even if they are listed in several focus areas. Honours candidates complete 30 credit points from the following units Candidates who have completed 96 credit points of the course with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or better may select one LLM unit in which to enrol, not being LLM520, LLM522 or LLM533.

Coursework candidates complete 0 credit points.

Honours candidates complete 18 credit points from the following units:

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

Fees and scholarships

How much will it cost?

Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:

Fee typeCost
International
$33,829*
Commonwealth Supported Place
$13,354*
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time$351

*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.

*The costs will depend on the units you choose to study as the cost of individual units vary. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require less than 48 credit points the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course. For more information, please see fees and costs. If applicable, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) Student Contribution Fees are indicative from 2023. The 2024 CSP rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the information as soon as we have more details.

What are the course fee payment options?

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.

If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.

UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.

UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.

Scholarships

UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.

The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.

UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.

Your career

Career outcomes

As a graduate of this program you can expect to leave with a strong practical and theoretical understanding of environmental science and law, which can open the door to a variety of traditional and emerging careers. You could consider opportunities in the private sector, state or federal agencies and local government, including:

  • legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
  • government departments
  • environmental protection
  • environmental consultancy
  • wildlife management
  • water and land management
  • ecotourism
  • research and conservation
  • policy development and analysis.

Please note, to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner in Australia, you will need to undertake a course of professional legal training (PLT).

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW. Upon completion of the LLB, graduates may complete a period of practical legal training and be qualified to apply for admission as an Australian Lawyer. After admission students are then eligible to apply for a practising certificate as a solicitor from the Law Society of NSW or undertake further studies to obtain a practising certificate as a barrister from the Bar Association of NSW.

Course outcomes

The Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws degree seeks to produce graduates who demonstrate a multi-disciplinary scientific understanding and sound knowledge of regional, national and global environmental issues, and how these impact on the environment and its management. Students will attain well-developed field and laboratory technical and scientific competencies that provide them with the technical and professional skills to choose a career path in areas of environmental science and natural resource management. The degree also provides graduates with a professionally accredited Law degree with, and a critical and progressive approach to, the existing law and legal system equipped with the necessary technical and specialist skills including: 1. understanding and knowledge of Australian law and awareness of indigenous, international and theoretical perspectives; 2. competence in using legal research and analytical skills that equip them to work in the legal profession or in a broad range of law related occupations; 3. the ability to take a strategic approach to problem solving by applying critical and innovative thinking to complex legal issues and situations; 4. competence in oral and written communication; 5. the ability to work independently and in groups; and 6. professional judgement and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with having completed a law degree. 7. LLB with Honours: and a comprehensive understanding of theoretical, comparative or interdisciplinary research to examine law's effect on society and the effectiveness of the Australian Legal System.
  1. BEnvSc component: demonstrate an understanding of diverse approaches to environment science, including transdisciplinary approaches to identifying and conceptualising environmental and sustainability challenges through different frameworks for knowing, including reflection on their own and values and value of others including the ethical positions, interests and values of indigenous peoples;
  2. exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge of Environmental Science by demonstrating well-developed knowledge of the conceptual and theoretical scientific basis of environmental issues and their drivers at various scales; interdependencies between human societies and complex environments through holistic systems thinking;
  3. critically analyse and solve environmental problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources; designing and planning investigations; selecting and applying practical and theoretical field or laboratory techniques or tools in order to conduct investigations; and collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing valid conclusions from scientific data;
  4. be effective communicators of environmental science by conveying scientific results, information or arguments, to a diverse range of audiences in a range off contexts, and using written, electronic, visual and oral delivery modes; inclusive of engaging with indigenous approaches to environmental and sustainability challenges; and
  5. demonstrate an ethical professional, public and personal conduct by having capacity for accountability for their own learning and scientific work though reflection on their own learning and practice; demonstrating responsibility and safety as an individual and in team contexts; and demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to multidisciplinary areas of environmental science.
  6. LLB component: demonstrate a sound knowledge of the fundamental areas of law prescribed by the admitting authorities; a wide range of legal and theoretical concepts, values and principles; and have an awareness of international law and an appreciation of Indigenous legal issues;
  7. communicate in an effective and persuasive manner an argument, advice or opinion that is clear, coherent and logically sustainable, to both legal and non-legal audiences, both orally and in writing;
  8. demonstrate an awareness of global legal, political and social perspectives;
  9. demonstrate an ability to design a research strategy and access legal resources including using practical applications that respond to the factual, legal, theoretical and policy issues, to achieve a considered outcome that represents an evaluation of the data generated;
  10. demonstrate an appreciation that the law will change and the need for both self-directed and professional legal education that seeks to ensure the currency of legal knowledge;
  11. demonstrate an ability to identify issues and apply legal knowledge and principles to complex problems and projects, with a view to constructing relevant, creative and ethically appropriate responses;
  12. demonstrate an ability to apply principles of professional and social responsibility in formulating considered responses to ethical issues that require an analysis and evaluation of a diverse range of values, norms and behaviours in the professional, societal and global contexts;
  13. demonstrate an ability to engage with others in a way that respects diverse opinions and perspectives to achieve relevant and efficient outcomes that reflect the contribution of all those involved; and
  14. demonstrate an ability to critically reflect upon and analyse law's effect on society and, where appropriate, develop arguments for reform.
  15. LLB with Honours students: demonstrate a sound knowledge of the fundamental areas of law prescribed by the admitting authorities; a wide range of legal and theoretical concepts, values and principles; and have an awareness of international law and an appreciation of Indigenous legal issues;
  16. communicate in an effective and persuasive manner an argument, advice or opinion that is clear, coherent and logically sustainable, to both legal and non-legal audiences, both orally and in writing;
  17. demonstrate an awareness of global legal, political and social perspectives;
  18. demonstrate an ability to design a research strategy and access legal resources including using practical applications that respond to the factual, legal, theoretical and policy issues, to achieve a considered outcome that represents an evaluation of the data generated;
  19. demonstrate an appreciation that the law will change and the need for both self-directed and professional legal education that seeks to ensure the currency of legal knowledge;
  20. demonstrate an ability to identify issues and apply legal knowledge and principles to complex problems and projects, with a view to constructing relevant, creative and ethically appropriate responses;
  21. demonstrate an ability to apply principles of professional and social responsibility in formulating considered responses to ethical issues that require an analysis and evaluation of a diverse range of values, norms and behaviours in the professional, societal and global contexts;
  22. demonstrate an ability to engage with others in a way that respects diverse opinions and perspectives to achieve relevant and efficient outcomes that reflect the contribution of all those involved;
  23. demonstrate an ability to critically reflect upon and analyse law's effect on society and, where appropriate, develop arguments for reform;
  24. conceive, plan and implement an independent programme of legal research that could take a theoretical, comparative or an interdisciplinary approach;
  25. develop and present an oral summary of an independent programme of legal research; and
  26. produce a written thesis that demonstrates original thinking, a high level of research skills and the ability to write critically.
Knowledge of a Discipline

BEnvSc component: Students will develop a strong multi-disciplinary scientific understanding of regional, national and global environmental issues and principles, and a well-developed capacity for analysis. They will obtain knowledge from lectures, reading materials and by direct experience in practicals and field excursions. Students will be expected to know key terms and concepts to the extent that they can demonstrate and apply them in assessments. Knowledge will be assessed in examinations for some units, and in online tests, practical tasks, oral presentations, essays and reports. LLB component: Knowledge of the discipline is taught, practised and assessed in both core units and electives; in particular the fundamental discipline areas prescribed by the admitting authorities are taught in the core units. Students will demonstrate an understanding of these key areas that lead to accreditation as a barrister or solicitor in Australia. Students will also be encouraged to consider the law through indigenous, theoretical and international perspectives. Although the focus of an Australian law degree is Australian law, Law units will often provide information about relevant law in other areas of the world in order to encourage a critical perspective. Legal resources may include international law, comparative material such as case-law and legislation from other jurisdictions and also social, political and economic perspectives. LLB with Honours students: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of one particular area of law that the student has selected to research for their Honours thesis.

Communication Skills

BEnvSc component: Students are taught and assessed on a range of different communication types appropriate to science graduates. There is emphasis on the ability to provide clear and accurate descriptions of environmental issues; on writing reports of technical and scientific investigations; and on presenting critical reviews of knowledge. Within the core and prescribed units communication tasks address a range of different audiences and use oral, written and online presentations. LLB component: Both oral and written communication skills will be practised and assessed throughout the course. In particular, students will develop skills in legal writing and argument. These skills will benefit participants' ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in both legal and non-legal contexts. LLB with Honours students: Communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms to present well-reasoned arguments, challenge existing theories and defend new ideas and theories in various modes based on doctrinal or interdisciplinary research.

Problem Solving

BEnvSc component: Problem solving is taught in the scientific context of researching the background to a problem, formulating one or more hypotheses in environmental science to be tested, and drawing conclusions from the results of those tests. Problem solving skills are also developed in field and laboratory settings where students decide the best approach to performing tasks. This will prepare students for dealing with and solving real-world problems that arise in environmental science and management. LLB component: This graduate attribute is taught, practised and assessed throughout the course using scenarios requiring students to identify legal issues, apply the law, and construct relevant, creative and ethically appropriate solutions. Students are also encouraged to respond and apply these problem-solving skills to broader societal projects. LLB with Honours students: Manage a project by identifying critical issues and conceptualising problems, critically analyse data collected and other relevant information and formulate recommendations and potential solutions.

Information Literacy

BEnvSc component: Students will be taught how to access the literature, and data (quantitative, qualitative and spatial), how to evaluate the robustness of literature and data sources (discrimination skills) and how to critique available information. LLB component: Students will be required to identify, access and navigate complex databases to retrieve primary and secondary material. This requires them to obtain a high level of information literacy. Students will also be required to critically evaluate this information to complete assessment tasks. LLB with Honours students: Demonstrate an understanding of relevant research methodologies and techniques and their appropriate application within law and other disciplines, and use information collected or generated to construct new concepts or create new understandings.

Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility

BEnvSc component: Students are taught ethical practices in relation to the discipline, including respecting intellectual property rights, ethical behaviour in fieldwork and assessment tasks, and honesty and trust as the basis of the cooperative endeavour of science. Students will be encouraged to act ethically and be socially responsible. These are underlying principles of the discipline of environmental science which reduce, minimise or prevent harm to the environment and its multiple inhabitants. Legal obligations and responsibility will also be integrated into the teaching content. LLB component: Students are taught to recognise and reflect upon ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts and to develop their ability to exercise professional judgment. Students are also encouraged throughout the course to reflect critically on the impact of the law on society.

Lifelong Learning

BEnvSc component: Students gain confidence in their ability to search for and find sources of information relevant to the discipline. Students will develop the ability to identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies and/or study skills in pursuit of ongoing personal and professional development. LLB component: Equips students with the skills needed to ensure the ongoing currency of their legal knowledge; appreciate law as a tool for social justice; and have an understanding that law is a dynamic discipline.

Independence and Collaboration

BEnvSc component: Teamwork is used in classes at all levels, especially in practical work in the field and laboratory. Students develop the skills to work cooperatively, define and achieve common goals, take initiative and assume responsibility for tasks. Students will learn in a professional forum to discuss, rationally with composure, ideas and concepts, sometimes controversial and sometimes from different points of view. This, in addition to the ability to use the language of the discipline in reasoned argument. LLB component: Students are encouraged to learn and work independently, and where appropriate to collaborate effectively. Students are also encouraged to communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences.

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UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

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No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

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UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

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At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.

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