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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.

Professional recognition

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).