90.2% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022-2024 - Undergraduate Law and Paralegal Studies
Degree overview
Broaden your horizons
Both science and law can be applied across a number of industries. From technology to environmental management, research, health and more. Choose from 10 diverse science majors and graduate with strong legal expertise that elevates your potential across a wide range of sectors.
Pursue a traditional career in the legal field, or make your mark across science, research, government, NGOs, business, and community organisations – there are opportunities in almost every sector.
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Career opportunities
Most of the critical issues that face our society today require both science and law to help find solutions for current and future generations.
Use this degree as a steppingstone into the health and science, or pursue a career in the legal field.
Professional outcomes
- Animal Biologist
- Climatologist
- Conservationist/Ecologist
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Lawyer
Course overview
Students in this combined program are required to complete the core and directed courses from both programs.
Specialise your studies by choosing an 80-unit major from the Bachelor of Science.
Learn and develop skills by studying courses in various aspects of law including:
- Criminal law and procedure
- Evidence
- Equity and trusts
- Administrative law
- Property law
- Contract law
Student experience
All hands on deck: unlocking secrets of the sea 4:11
Our students teamed up with CSIRO and Geosciences Sydney Uni on the voyage of a lifetime, investigating the causes of submarine landslides that lead to tsunamis.
Career-ready placements
Students will participate in lab work and supervised legal practise to develop their analytical and communication skills. Depending on chosen majors, students will attend field trips, seminars and workshops.
Career-ready placement opportunities are available. Examples include "Law on the Beach", volunteering with Oakvale Wildlife Park, the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, or working with our researchers on a deep-sea voyage.
Studying at Newcastle City campus
Living in Newcastle
Nestled on Australia's spectacular east coast and surrounded by some of the state's most popular destinations, Newcastle is an all-round wonderful choice as a safe and friendly place to live.
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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Student showcase
Law on the Beach 1:50
Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing our students to work on real-world cases alongside their studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.
Learn essential laboratory and fieldwork skills by studying a Science degree 2:02
Scientific research is typically informed by more than one discipline, so it is essential for professional scientists to be able to engage and understand the perspectives of multiple disciplines while addressing scientific challenges. This hands-on Multidisciplinary Laboratories course is embedded in all of our science degrees to ensure our students gain the essential skills required to succeed in their chosen field.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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