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Universities Australia University of the Sunshine Coast Courses Bachelor of Laws / Environmental Management

Bachelor of Laws / Environmental Management
at University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 26,400
Country Rank#35
Duration60 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Become a defender of the environment with this dual degree. Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, and build practical skills from first year. Simultaneously gain an in-depth understanding of humankind’s environmental impacts, with a focus on tropical and subtropical environments.

In this program you will:

Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and partake in simulated court presentations
Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
Specialise in areas like coastal and marine environments, urban design and town planning, geospatial analysis and global environment security and policy

Course Content
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
- ENS103 Earth's Surface Processes
- ENS120 Introduction to Environmental Management
- LAW101 Foundations of Australian Law A
- LAW102 Foundations of Australian Law B
- LAW103 Criminal Law and Procedure A
- LAW104 Criminal Law and Procedure B
- SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology
- SCI110 Science Research Methods
- SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability
Developing courses (13) 156 units
- ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
- ENS204 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology
- ENS223 Environmental Impact Assessment
- ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
- LAW201 Torts A
- LAW202 Torts B
- LAW203 Contracts A
- LAW204 Contracts B
- LAW205 Property A
- LAW206 Property B
- PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
- SUS201 Measuring Sustainability
Graduate courses (11) 132 units
- ENS300 Environmental Economics
- ENS351 Integrated Environmental Management
- GEO310 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
- LAW301 Constitutional Law
- LAW302 Equity & Trusts
- LAW303 Corporations Law
- LAW304 Civil Procedure
- LAW401 Administrative Law
- LAW402 Professional Conduct
- LAW403 Evidence
- LAW404 Regulation
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
- ENS330 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
- ENS333 Special Field Studies Topic
- SRP301 Special Research Project
- WPL310 Workplace Learning I
Entry Requirement
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

English Language Requirement
- IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)

A$26,400
Career Prospect
- Barrister
- Ecosystem conservation and restoration
- Government positions
- In-house counsel for industry, conservation or research organisation
- International negotiations
- Judge's associate
- Natural resource management
- Policy and legislation development
- Solicitor

Cost Of Studying At University of the Sunshine Coast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Laws / Environmental Management at University of the Sunshine Coast