Course overview
Gain the ideal combination of skill sets for careers in science and technology innovation; and expand your career opportunities significantly within legal, business, government and non-profit organisations.
In the Bachelor of Laws, you’ll learn the core skills required for legal practice and build a strong commercial awareness. Importantly, you’ll learn the importance of the rule of law and the responsibilities and ethics of legal practice. You’ll also be able to study optional units – in areas such as environmental law, energy governance, information governance, and law and technology – so that you can tailor your degree to your interests.
In the Bachelor of Science course, you'll choose one of six majors available – Chemistry, Data Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Biology and Ecology, Environmental Science, and Information and Communication Technology – and gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in that field.
You’ll study the first three years of your course at Curtin Perth. Your fourth year, plus one trimester, is delivered at Curtin Law School at our Perth city campus, where you can gain practical experience by undertaking simulated proceedings in our high-tech moot court and working on real cases at the John Curtin Law Clinic. You’ll also benefit greatly from your relationships with academics, and practising solicitors and barristers based at Curtin Law School.
See the course structure for the different combinations available.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Solicitor and barrister
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Earth scientist
- Environmental scientist
- Conservation scientist
- ICT specialist
Industries
- Law
- Government and non-profit
- Business and finance
- Resources and mining
- Technology and innovation
- Applications and software development
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates of this course may be recognised in Western Australia by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia.
Why study at Curtin?
Work with real clients
At the John Curtin Law Clinic you can prepare advice for real clients under the supervision of experienced legal practitioners.
Careers for sustainable industries
Gain a hands-on science education in areas critical to national and global economies and sustainability.
Career and industry environment
Curtin Law School is in the heart of Perth city and co-located with barrister chambers.
Your student experience
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Develop real-world experience before you graduate. Learn how work-integrated learning helps you build career skills and connect with industry early.
How Curtin can help me get career-ready
At Curtin, we’re here to support you in boosting your employability and achieving your professional goals.
Discover why international students love Western Australia
Choosing where to study for your degree is a major decision. You want to enjoy your university years in a place that is welcoming, offers unique experiences, and will give you a globally recognised degree.
Course structure
Customise your degree
You'll choose one of six science majors available and gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in that field.
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Biology and Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Information and Communication Technology
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian Qualification
Score
ATAR
90
Equivalent qualification
GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of 3)
12
HKDSE
23
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
35
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma
80
ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE)
90
WAUFP (CPS)
70
India (CBSE) %
82.5%
India (HSC) %
85%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
12
Qualification not listed?
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Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$44,940*
Total indicative course fee
$224,700*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$48,084*
Total indicative course fee
$240,420*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a Curtin University degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Choose your application pathway
Apply through an agent
A registered Curtin agent will lodge your application to Curtin on your behalf. They can also answer any questions you may have about applying, courses, student visas and scholarships.
Apply directly to Curtin
Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Application deadlines can vary by course. Make sure to check application deadlines before you apply.
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