Course Overview

About This Course

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a double degree offered at Swinburne University of Technology. The course combines legal and engineering education, allowing students to choose from a range of engineering majors including Architectural, Biomedical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Product Design, Robotics and Mechatronics, and Software.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
Completion or partial completion of a degree
Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 80.0
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or equivalent
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink Methods bridging program
Subject adjustments: A study score of 25 in Biology, any Business, Chemistry, any Humanities, any Information Technology, any LOTE, any Mathematics or Physics equals 2 aggregate points per study
Subject adjustments: A study score of 30 in Biology, any Business, Chemistry, any Humanities, any Information Technology, any LOTE, any Mathematics or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study
Overall maximum of 12 subject adjustment points; points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR
International students: IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
International students: Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above; or equivalent measures
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Solicitor, Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer. Graduates are prepared for careers in biomedical, civil, construction, manufacturing, mechanical, network and telecommunications environments.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Engineers Australia (EA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Engineers Australia

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What engineering majors can I choose from in this double degree?

Students can choose from the following engineering majors: Architectural, Biomedical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, Product Design, Robotics and Mechatronics, and Software.

What is the guaranteed entry ATAR for this course?

The Guaranteed Entry ATAR for the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is 80.0. If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.

How long does this double degree take to complete?

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) takes 6.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time, and is offered at the Hawthorn campus with intakes in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.

What are the English language requirements for international students?

International students must satisfy one of the following: an IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0, or Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with an overall score of 70% and all skills at 65% or above, or equivalent measures as outlined on the English language requirements page.

What happens if I don't meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course?

Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne's MathsLink Methods bridging program before being admitted to the course.

Application

How to Apply

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