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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Computer Science - Software Development

Course code: #BB-LAWCS

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Computer Science - Software Development

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $37,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    5 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    90 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    092703G

Highlights
Industry Project
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 22-February-2023 2023-02-22
Winter-July 26-July-2023 2023-07-26
Fall-February 22-February-2024 2024-02-22
Winter-July 26-July-2024 2024-07-26

Overview

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Computer Science - Software Development

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Computer Science at the Swinburne University of Technology provides you with an accredited legal qualification. 

At the same time, you develop expertise in software development and computer science.

This double degree provides a broad, well-rounded legal education that inculcates an understanding of the law's role in our society and how it can assist Australia as a trading nation.

Software Development - Learn how to architect big systems, write phone and tablet apps and produce software that is better than the industry standards. 

Then, scale your applications to the cloud for hacker-proof, robust, reliable software applications.

Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all Swinburne's bachelor's degrees. 

In this double degree, you'll complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas. 

You'll also be introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises. 

You'll also apply your learning in six project units related to computer science in professionally focused, industry-linked projects.

As a graduate of this course, you'll have extensive skills in system development, particularly in medium- and large-scale projects, experience working on team projects, and well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$49,100

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,100
Tuition 1 person $37,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system
  • Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
  • Official English language translations of any documents not in English
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Swinburne English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) is designed to help you improve your English language skills to study or progress your career.

Swinburne offers two types of English language courses: General English and English for Academic Purposes.

General English is designed to improve your language skills for day-to-day situations. It can also prepare you for further English language studies.

English for Academic Purposes is designed to teach you the language skills needed to study at university. 

It can help you meet the minimum English language entry requirements for entry to your chosen course at Swinburne.

Prerequisites:

IELTS or equivalent

LevelApproximate entry levelLead to
Advanced (EAP)IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalentEAP 5 - Higher Education - Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Upper-intermediate (EAP)IELTS 5.5 or equivalentEAP 4
IntermediateIELTS 5.0 or equivalentGE 3 - EAP 3
Pre-intermediateIELTS 4.5 or equivalentGE 2
Elementary       IELTS 3.5 or equivalentGE 1

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

  • Any Mathematics
    Note that mathematics studies must be equivalent to the Year 11 General Mathematics subjects: VCE General Mathematics 1 and 2, which include topics in algebra and structure; arithmetic and numbers; discrete mathematics; geometry, measurement and trigonometry; graphs and non-linear relations; statistics.

Graduate entry
An Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline, except a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 4.0)/65%/Credit.

China:

China Gao San (高三): 90%

Pre-requisites:
Any Mathematics – Year 11

India:

Indian Year 12: 90%

Pre-requisites:
Any Mathematics – Year 11

Career opportunities

  • Legal Journalist
  • Legal Analyst
  • Legal Advisor
  • Civil Lawyer
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Data Scientist
  • Computer Network Architect
  • Software Developer
  • Information Security Analyst

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