Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws

Overview

The world requires skilled scientists and innovators to develop the solutions to the complex environmental problems facing a rapidly changing planet. Combined with a contemporary understanding of the theory and practice of law, the UNE Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws will open the door to a wide range of evolving career opportunities. Our double degree provides you with a professionally accredited law degree with a comprehensive grounding in regional, national and global environmental science and natural resource issues. You will graduate with broad knowledge and technical skills to apply to a wide range of professions, and benefit from UNE’s specialist regional, rural and remote perspective in both fields.

Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws with UNE?

The Bachelor of Environmental Science component of this double degree provides you with a program directly integrated to the protection and conservation of our regional, rural and national environment. It provides a strong scientific understanding of local to global environmental issues and their management, along with flexible opportunities to develop advanced scientific knowledge as well as field and laboratory skills related to ecological conservation, air, land, water, plant and wildlife management and protection. Throughout, you will engage and work with environmental practitioners, industry and regulators to solve the problems of today with innovative solutions whilst gaining the core attributes to be job ready in a wide range of careers.

The Bachelor of Laws component is taught by UNE’s highly experienced School of Law, Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city. World-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture and a unique perspective on regional, remote and rural legal issues will provide you with access to an engaging program of study and specialist skills that employers are looking for.

You will gain the experience and skills to address legal matters in both regional and urban contexts, enabling you to step into courtroom, undertake research and understand complex legal issues.

What makes our course different?

This course allows you to develop the skills you need to play a key role in addressing today’s environmental and legal challenges for future generations. You will have the opportunity to:

Gain expertise in legal issues related to regional, remote and rural Australia — not just metropolitan areas.

Develop valuable legal research skills and versatile knowledge to apply to new legal careers emerging as a result of new technology developments.

Build a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, problem solving, resilience, flexibility, perseverance and research skills.

Apply your professional judgment and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with an environmental science and law double degree, including an understanding of international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Gain a solid grounding in environmental science, conservation and sustainability of our natural resources and environment.

Engage directly with world renowned and enthusiastic lecturers in small classes and take advantage of our world-class scientific facilities during practical sessions and intensive schools held on campus (mandatory for some online Environmental Science units).

Access state-of-the-art laboratories and learning resources. These include our purpose-built Agricultural Education Facility, adjacent Natural History Museum and internationally-recognised NCW Beadle Herbarium, which houses vibrant collections of Australian plant and animal species, and our multi-million dollar glasshouse complex.

Use innovative technology to study online to balance your work and life commitments or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment.

If you choose to study online, some science units include mandatory intensive schools on campus, which give you the opportunity to interact and engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff and gain essential practical skills.

If you are a high achieving student, you may choose to undertake Honours in law as part of your degree. If you are interested in undertaking Honours in environmental science, you may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) after completing your course. Undertaking an Honours pathway can lead you to higher degree research opportunities and enhance your career options.

Leave UNE job-ready by completing work-integrated learning units that allows you to work with an industry or business partner to enhance your professional skill development.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified professionals in both Environmental Science and Law. In fact, year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus

Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.