Key facts
Domestic students course information.
Guaranteed ATAR: 80.00
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.
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- 016024E
Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2025 | Trimester 2 – June 2025 | Trimester 3 – October 2025 |
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Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
Download course brochureIn the face of rapid technological change and global disruption, knowledge and skills in law and computer science open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. By studying the UNE Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Laws, you will develop advanced competencies in computer science and information technology, and understand how to write for, research, argue and apply the law — a valuable skillset to future proof your career.
Why study the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws with UNE?
Technology is transforming the practice of law, with new developments in cyber security risk management, data breach policy and legal response plans, artificial intelligence, the regulatory considerations of machine learning and privacy management, to name a few. The intersection of law and computer systems supports industry, commerce and society at large – and this double degree will give you valuable skills in both fields, with an interdisciplinary approach to both your studies and your future employment.
In the Bachelor of Computer Science component, you will work with industry-leading technologies and will have the option to study topics such as web programming, user experience and interaction design, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Bachelor of Laws component will develop your legal knowledge and skills across a broad range of legal areas. We also give you research challenges and real-world legal experiences, to support your career development in a wide field of occupations.
World-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture and a unique perspective on regional, rural and remote legal issues will provide you with access to an engaging program of study and specialist skills that employers are looking for.
By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified professionals in both computer 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.
What makes our course different?
This double degree equips you with well-rounded knowledge and skills to increase your employment options and add value to your chosen pathway. You will have the opportunity to:
- Develop your skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law to benefit you in a broad range of occupations.
- Tailor your law studies to suit your special interest area/s with UNE’s Focus Areas. There are six Focus Areas, and you can choose units within a single area to gain in-depth knowledge of that field of law or choose from more than one for a broader knowledge base.
- Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills — skills in high demand by a wide range of employers.
- Learn from UNE's School of Law, an expert team with a significant understanding of legal issues related to regional, remote and rural Australia, not just metropolitan areas.
- Gain versatile knowledge to apply to new legal careers which are emerging as a result of new technology developments.
- Apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with a law degree including an understanding of international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
- Select from a wide range of Computer Science units, giving you the flexibility to tailor your degree to meet your career goals.
- Expand your theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and hone your problem solving and analytical skills to future proof your career in today’s fast-paced ICT environment.
- Work in a small team on a capstone project with an industry (or similar) client to develop an ICT solution to a real-world issue.
- Use innovative technology to study online or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.
- If you are a high-achieving student, you may choose to undertake Honours in computer science or law. This pathway can lead you to higher degree research opportunities and enhance your career options.
Law Focus Areas
- Commercial Law
- Criminal Law
- Environment and Resources Law
- International Law
- Medico-Legal Law
- Social Justice
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.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Science and Technology courses in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Computer 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.
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.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Science and Technology courses in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Computer 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.
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.
Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:
- COSC301 Special Topic in Computing
- COSC320 Information Technology Project
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.
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 ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE can automatically award additional points as adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants for this course without the need for an additional 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.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Science and Technology courses in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Computer 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.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Science and Technology courses in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Computer 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.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Science and Technology courses in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Computer 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.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
You must meet the Inherent Requirements for both School of Law courses and School of Science and Technology courses in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in the Bachelor of Computer 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.
Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:
- COSC301 Special Topic in Computing
- COSC320 Information Technology Project
Course structure
To qualify for the two awards a candidate must pass units to the value of 240 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Computer Science component: 96 credit points comprising not more than 36 credit points at 100-level and either (at least 36 credit points from 300-level COSC units) or (STAT330 plus at least 30 credit points from 300-level COSC units);
Bachelor of Laws component: 144 credit points with not more than 36 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 36 credit points at 300-level and at least 36 credit points at 400-level or higher including LAW490 and LLM500.
96 credit points
60 credit points
Complete the following units:- Discrete Mathematics (AMTH140) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Privacy (COSC130) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 2 (COSC220) – 6 credit points
- Data Structures and Algorithms (COSC230) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Software Project Management (COSC310) – 6 credit points
- Information Technology Project (COSC320) – 6 credit points
36 credit points
Complete 36 credit points with at least 24 credit points at 300-level from the following units:- Software Development Studio 1 (COSC101) – 6 credit points
- Data Science Studio 1 (COSC102) – 6 credit points
- Programming Paradigms (COSC250) – 6 credit points
- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- Special Topic in Computing (COSC301) – 6 credit points
- Parallel and Distributed Computing (COSC330) – 6 credit points
- Machine Learning with Big Data (COSC331) – 6 credit points
- Computer Networks and Network Security (COSC340) – 6 credit points
- Artificial Intelligence (COSC350) – 6 credit points
- Deep Learning (COSC351) – 6 credit points
- Reinforcement Learning (COSC352) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Web Programming (COSC360) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
- Algorithms in Machine Learning (COSC380) – 6 credit points
- Cryptography (COSC481) – 6 credit points
- Ethical Hacking (COSC482) – 6 credit points
- Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management (COSC483) – 6 credit points
- Cloud Security (COSC484) – 6 credit points
- Calculus and Linear Algebra 1 (MTHS120) – 6 credit points
- Probability and Simulation (MATH260) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100) – 6 credit points
- Statistical Modelling and Experimental Design (STAT210) – 6 credit points
- Statistical Learning (STAT330) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Statistical Modelling (STAT320) – 6 credit points
144 credit points
96 credit points
Complete the following units:- Foundations of Law (LAW100) – 6 credit points
- Law in Context (LAW101) – 6 credit points
- Legal Professional Skills (LAW102) – 6 credit points
- Torts Law (LAW131) – 6 credit points
- Criminal Law (LAW162) – 6 credit points
- Contract Law (LAW172) – 6 credit points
- Property Law (LAW283) – 6 credit points
- Civil Dispute Resolution (LAW310) – 6 credit points
- Evidence and Proof (LAW313) – 6 credit points
- Professional Conduct (LAW320) – 6 credit points
- Equity and Trusts (LAW340) – 6 credit points
- Corporations Law (LAW351) – 6 credit points
- Constitutional Law (LAW399) – 6 credit points
- Administrative Law (LAW400) – 6 credit points
- Remedies and Advanced Legal Skills (LAW480) – 6 credit points
- Technology and the Law (LAW499) – 6 credit points
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (LAW157) – 6 credit points
- Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law (LAW206) – 6 credit points
- Employment Law (LAW308) – 6 credit points
- Intellectual Property Law (LAW323) – 6 credit points
- International Trade Law (LAW325) – 6 credit points
- Local Government Law (LAW336) – 6 credit points
- Taxation Law (LAW352) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Torts (LAW359) – 6 credit points
- International Law (LAW361) – 6 credit points
- Australian Competition and Consumer Law (LAW375) – 6 credit points
- Commercial Law (LAW379) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Taxation Law (LAW493) – 6 credit points
- Law and First Peoples of Australia (LAW164) – 6 credit points
- Criminal Procedure (LAW261) – 6 credit points
- Interviewing for Advocacy (LAW270) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Criminal Law (LAW314) – 6 credit points
- Criminal Sentencing and Punishment (LAW315) – 6 credit points
- Commonwealth Criminal Law (LAW316) – 6 credit points
- Children's Law (LAW319) – 6 credit points
- Human Rights (LAW326) – 6 credit points
- International Criminal Law (LAW391) – 6 credit points
- Law and First Peoples of Australia (LAW164) – 6 credit points
- Water Law and Governance (LAW207) – 6 credit points
- Law of the Sea (LAW318) – 6 credit points
- Local Government Law (LAW336) – 6 credit points
- Biotechnology Law (LAW338) – 6 credit points
- Law and Neuroscience (LAW339) – 6 credit points
- Environmental Law (LAW341) – 6 credit points
- Animal Law (LAW345) – 6 credit points
- Natural Resources Law (LAW358) – 6 credit points
- International Law (LAW361) – 6 credit points
- Native Title Law and Policy (LAW364) – 6 credit points
- World Legal Systems (LAW260) – 6 credit points
- Law of the Sea (LAW318) – 6 credit points
- Intellectual Property Law (LAW323) – 6 credit points
- International Trade Law (LAW325) – 6 credit points
- Human Rights (LAW326) – 6 credit points
- Biotechnology Law (LAW338) – 6 credit points
- International Environmental Law (LAW349) – 6 credit points
- International Law (LAW361) – 6 credit points
- International Criminal Law (LAW391) – 6 credit points
- Elder Law (LAW250) – 6 credit points
- Interviewing for Advocacy (LAW270) – 6 credit points
- Children's Law (LAW319) – 6 credit points
- Intellectual Property Law (LAW323) – 6 credit points
- Human Rights (LAW326) – 6 credit points
- Biotechnology Law (LAW338) – 6 credit points
- Law and Neuroscience (LAW339) – 6 credit points
- Medico-Legal Issues (LAW342) – 6 credit points
- Contemporary Issues in Health Law (LAW343) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Torts (LAW359) – 6 credit points
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (LAW157) – 6 credit points
- Law and First Peoples of Australia (LAW164) – 6 credit points
- Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law (LAW206) – 6 credit points
- Elder Law (LAW250) – 6 credit points
- Interviewing for Advocacy (LAW270) – 6 credit points
- Succession (LAW301) – 6 credit points
- Employment Law (LAW308) – 6 credit points
- Children's Law (LAW319) – 6 credit points
- Human Rights (LAW326) – 6 credit points
- Contemporary Issues in Health Law (LAW343) – 6 credit points
- Animal Law (LAW345) – 6 credit points
- Native Title Law and Policy (LAW364) – 6 credit points
- Gender and the Law (LAW365) – 6 credit points
- Family Law (LAW370) – 6 credit points
- Jurisprudence (LAW455) – 6 credit points
- Honours in Law (LAW490) – 12 credit points
- Research Methodology and Theory (LLM500) – 6 credit points
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 type | Cost |
---|---|
International | $34,800* |
Commonwealth Supported Place | $15,456* |
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $365 |
*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.
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
The combination of Computer Science and Law gives you the skillset you need to step into a variety of career pathways and add significant value to your role. You career options include working in:
- legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
- government departments
- banking, finance and commerce
- software development
- IT project management
- software quality, testing specialist and systems analysation.
The Bachelor of Laws' (LLB) is accredited with the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW. Mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions. On completion you can take practical legal training and be qualified to apply for admission as an Australian Lawyer. After admission, you 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.
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).
Course outcomes
- BCompSc component: design, develop, test, and deliver computer programs to solve complex problems, both individually and as part of a collaborative development team;
- apply modern software engineering tools, skills, and practices to create, analyse, and evolve software systems;
- investigate and analyse new application areas, including understanding the needs of users and stakeholders, in order to design creative and appropriate solutions;
- apply abstraction, mathematics, and theoretical principles to the design of computer programs;
- communicate and collaborate effectively with others;
- apply appropriate methods to manage and monitor software development projects; and
- apply ethical considerations, professionalism, and reflection to software development, with due consideration for impacts on others and society.
- 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;
- 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;
- demonstrate an awareness of global legal, political, and social perspectives;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- demonstrate an ability to critically reflect upon and analyse law's effect on society and, where appropriate, develop arguments for reform;
- 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;
- 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;
- demonstrate an awareness of global legal, political and social perspectives;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- demonstrate an ability to critically reflect upon and analyse law's effect on society and, where appropriate, develop arguments for reform;
- conceive, plan and implement an independent programme of legal research that could take a theoretical, comparative or an interdisciplinary approach;
- develop and present an oral summary of an independent programme of legal research; and
- produce a written thesis that demonstrates original thinking, a high level of research skills and the ability to write critically.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
BCompSc students: Graduates have a coherent knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and skills that are fundamental to computer science and information technology. They are able to apply this knowledge to create technology that solves real world problems. They have a global perspective on the impact of computing on daily life, now and into the future. Knowledge and skills in computer science and information technology are taught, assessed and practised in all core units within the course. The foundations of algorithms and programming are taught in first-year units with more advanced and specialised knowledge and skills being taught in the second and third units.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
BCompSc component: Graduates are able to communicate ideas and information clearly and coherently, to technical and non-technical audiences, using a range of media. Communication skills are taught, practised and assessed in many units within the course. Students experience working in distributed teams, presenting their work, and critiquing the work of other students and other groups. In their final year, students are required to complete a group project, which requires students to demonstrate a professional level of communication skills with the project client as well as other group members. 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
BCompSc component: Graduates are able to identify and formulate problems, and design, create, and analyse solutions, individually and as part of collaborative teams. They are able to apply critical thinking, cognitive skills, creative skills, and judgement with intellectual independence. All units teach and assess problem-solving skills. These including skills in design thinking, algorithm design, system design, software engineering, debugging, and project management.LLB students: 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
BCompSc component: Graduates demonstrate the capacity to critically evaluate the sources, values and validity of information and use information in critical and creative thinking. All units in the course require students to find and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources. This is practised and assessed throughout the course.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
BCompSc component: Graduates demonstrate understanding and practice of the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession including an appreciation of their own ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community and the environment. Reflection on social responsibility and professional practice in software development is embedded in the course content. Units require students to reflect on social implications of information technology such as social networking, malicious software, identity theft and security measures.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 judgement. Students are also encouraged throughout the course to reflect critically on the impact of the law on society.
- Lifelong Learning
BCompSc component: Graduates demonstrate the creative and analytical skills to learn and adapt to new techniques, concepts, technologies, and situations as their field continues to evolve and develop. They are able to generate new technology and solutions, and to analyse and appraise developments made by others. They take responsibility and accountability for their learning and professional practice. Students are provided with fundamental skills that enable them to supplement their knowledge and adapt to the use of new software development environments, technologies and tools. This is taught and practised by providing core skills and exposing students to a variety of programming languages, tools, processes, environments and specialised systems.LLB component: This course 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
BCompSc component: Graduates are able to apply their skills and knowledge individually and as part of collaborative teams. They are able to work with intellectual independence, and to collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues and customers. Working in a group environment is an essential component of the course and of the professional practice of software development. A number of the core units in the course require students to work in groups and provide guidance and assessment on group work. The final year project, which involves the planning, design and implementation of a large software system by a team of students, provides graduates with a capstone experience.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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We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
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A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024Studying online
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.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
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You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
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Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
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Trimester 1 | 14 February 2025 | 24 February 2025 |
Trimester 2 | 13 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 |
Trimester 3 | 10 October 2025 | 20 October 2025 |