About the course

Combine two dynamic fields of study and benefit from clinical legal placements, advocacy and industry project work.Learn the fundamentals of law and science, then select from a wide range of majors to build knowledge and skills in your chosen area of interest.

　　In your science degree, study under the guidance of JCU’s leading science experts. Benefit from opportunities to undertake real-world research in World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments.

　　In your law degree, take advantage of JCU's community links and strong support from the legal profession, which contribute to providing an authentic learning environment.

　　At the end of this five-year joint degree you will have a comprehensive understanding of the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts. Students will appreciate the complexity of legal matters in the context of scientific situations like environmental law and bioethics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2024	Townsville
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2024	Cairns
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2024	Townsville
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2024	Cairns
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2025	Cairns
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2026	Cairns
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2026	Townsville
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2026	Townsville
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2026	Cairns

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for James Cook University

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) - 61.80 GCE A Levels - 5. International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) - 24. IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0). TOEFL (internet-based) - 86 (no component less than 21).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 86.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at James Cook University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　351st / 1250

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