BB-LAWCS · Swinburne University of Technology · Double degree
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Computer Science
Law
- Minimum ATAR
- 80
- Full time
- 6 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 500
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Computer Science provides you with an accredited qualification in law while you develop expertise in software development and computer science.
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Computer Science provides you with an accredited qualification in law while you develop expertise in software development and computer science.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory InterpretationThis unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu…
- LAW10014Torts 1This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on…
- LAW10015Criminal Law and ProcedureThis unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains…
- LAW10025Torts 2This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t…
- LAW10026Legal WritingThis unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot…
- LAW10028Contract Law 1This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma…
- LAW10029Contract Law 2The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,…
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 1This unit involves students undertaking practical law-related experience in a professional environment. It aims to provide familiarity with the nature and variety of legal practice and the range of employment options available to graduates…
And 7 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
Open a major, minor or specialisation to see its units.
Core units
350 cpBachelor of Laws
287.5 cp- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 112.5 cp
- LAW20018Professional Experience in Law 212.5 cp
- LAW30016Professional Experience in Law 312.5 cp
Bachelor of Computer Science
100 cp- COS10004Computer Systems12.5 cp
- COS10009Introduction to Programming12.5 cp
- COS10025Technology in an Indigenous Context Project12.5 cp
- COS10026Web Technology Project12.5 cp
- TNE10006Networks and Switching12.5 cp
- COS20007Object Oriented Programming12.5 cp
- COS40005Computing Technology Project A12.5 cp
- COS40006Computing Technology Project B12.5 cp
Computer Science majors and units
100 cpArtificial Intelligence
100 cp- COS20019Cloud Computing Architecture12.5 cp
- COS20031Database Design Project12.5 cp
- COS30019Artificial Intelligence12.5 cp
- COS30018Intelligent Systems12.5 cp
- COS30049Computing Technology Innovation Project12.5 cp
- COS30082Applied Machine Learning12.5 cp
- SWE30003Software Architectures and Design12.5 cp
- COS40007Artificial Intelligence Engineering12.5 cp
Cyber Security
100 cp- COS20019Cloud Computing Architecture12.5 cp
- COS20031Database Design Project12.5 cp
- COS20030Malware Analysis12.5 cp
- COS30049Computing Technology Innovation Project12.5 cp
- TNE20003Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications12.5 cp
- TNE30009Network Security and Resilience12.5 cp
- SWE30003Software Architectures and Design12.5 cp
- COS30015IT Security12.5 cp
Data Science
100 cp- COS20019Cloud Computing Architecture12.5 cp
- COS10022Data Science Principles12.5 cp
- COS20031Database Design Project12.5 cp
- COS20028Big Data Architecture and Application12.5 cp
- COS30049Computing Technology Innovation Project12.5 cp
- SWE30003Software Architectures and Design12.5 cp
- COS30045Data Visualisation12.5 cp
- SWE40006Software Deployment and Evolution12.5 cp
Games Development
100 cp- DDD200223D Modelling for Objects and Environments12.5 cp
- COS30002Artificial Intelligence for Games12.5 cp
- COS20031Database Design Project12.5 cp
- COS30017Software Development for Mobile Devices12.5 cp
- COS30031Games Programming12.5 cp
- COS30049Computing Technology Innovation Project12.5 cp
- SWE30003Software Architectures and Design12.5 cp
- SWE40006Software Deployment and Evolution12.5 cp
Internet of Things
100 cp- COS20019Cloud Computing Architecture12.5 cp
- COS20031Database Design Project12.5 cp
- TNE10005Network Administration12.5 cp
- COS30017Software Development for Mobile Devices12.5 cp
- COS30049Computing Technology Innovation Project12.5 cp
- SWE30011IoT Programming12.5 cp
- SWE30003Software Architectures and Design12.5 cp
- COS30020Advanced Web Development12.5 cp
Software Development
100 cp- COS20019Cloud Computing Architecture12.5 cp
- COS20031Database Design Project12.5 cp
- COS30008Data Structures and Patterns12.5 cp
- SWE30009Software Testing and Reliability12.5 cp
- COS30049Computing Technology Innovation Project12.5 cp
- COS30043Interface Design and Development12.5 cp
- SWE30003Software Architectures and Design12.5 cp
- COS40003Concurrent Programming12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cp- WEI20001Work Experience in Industry A25 cp
- ICT20013Integrated Professional Placement A - Information and Communication Technology25 cp
- WEI20002Work Experience in Industry B25 cp
- ICT20014Integrated Professional Placement B - Information and Communication Technology25 cp
- LAW20021Integrated Professional Placement A – Law25 cp
- LAW20022Integrated Professional Placement B – Law25 cp
Careers
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Lawyer
- Data scientist
- Programmer or software developer
- Software engineer