Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Overview

Learn the rules that shape our society and how to apply them to an industry driven by innovation. A Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) give you an accredited qualification in law that you can apply to the discipline of engineering. Learn rules that govern Australian trade laws and sharpen your technical expertise and management skills. Prepare for a career in biomedical, civil, construction, manufacturing, mechanical, network and telecommunications environments.

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Skills you’ll learn

Australian law
Analyse legal issues
Persuasive communication
Problem solving
Engineering principles
Analytical problem solving

Your career opportunities

Solicitor
Legal counsel
Lawyer
Civil Engingeer
Electrical Engineer
Industrial Engineer

Key codes

CRICOS course code

107342M

VTAC Code (IFP)

3400211163

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400211161

International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 200 in Law

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

Ranked Top 150 in Law

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

Ranked Top 175 in Engineering and Technology

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

Ranked Top 300 in Engineering

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Sources

Qualifications

One of the following:

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 an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.

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.

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

80.0

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2023 [after adjustment factors]

70.05

Subject adjustments:

A study score of 25 in Biology, any Business, Chemistry, any Humanities, any Information Technology, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 2 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in Biology, any Business, Chemistry, any Humanities, any Information Technology, any LOTE, any Mathematics, Physics or Systems Engineering equals 3 aggregate points per study.

Overall maximum of 12 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or equivalent overseas qualification.

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Course prerequisites

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 study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

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

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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

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

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Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

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Credit transfer

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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Finding your fit

At Swinburne, we recognise that not one size fits all. If this course doesn’t meet all your study criteria, check out these alternatives.

Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry

Discover more (Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Discover more (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours))
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)

Discover more (Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours))

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How credit points work

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 650 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Core units

Major units

Placement units

Units of other studies

Double degree

Your units

These are some examples of the units currently in this course. Your sequence may vary depending on unit availability, prerequisite requirements and the semester in which you commenced your course.

Bachelor of Laws

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10010
Contract Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10011
Commercial Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10013
Torts 1 Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10014
Criminal Law and Procedure Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10015
Torts 2 Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10025
Legal Writing Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW10026
Evidence Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20009
Administrative Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20010
Trade Marks and Related Rights Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20011
Federal and State Constitutional Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20012
Property Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20013
Land Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20014
Legal Technology and Innovation Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20040
Copyright Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW20043
Patents and Designs Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30011
Equity and Trusts Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30012
Company Law Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30013
Legal Practice and Professional Conduct Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30015
Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution Core unit , 12.5 credit points	LAW30029
Professional Experience in Law 1 Core unit	LAW10016
Professional Experience in Law 2 Core unit	LAW20018
Professional Experience in Law 3 Core unit	LAW30016

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Units of study	Unit code
Core units
Preliminary Mathematics Core unit , 12.5 credit points	MTH00007
Introduction to Programming Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS10009
Technology in an Indigenous Context Project Core unit , 12.5 credit points	COS10025
Humanitarian Engineering Design Project Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG10001
Engineering Materials Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG10002
Engineering Mechanics Core unit , 12.5 credit points	ENG10003
Calculus and Applications Core unit , 12.5 credit points	MTH10012
Linear Algebra and Applications Core unit , 12.5 credit points	MTH10013
Energy and Motion Core unit , 12.5 credit points	PHY10001
Professional Experience in Engineering Core unit	EAT20008
Final Year Capstone Project 1 Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design	ENG40005
Final Year Capstone Project 2 Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Architectural, Civil, Mechanical or Product Design	ENG40006
Engineering Technology Project A Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics	ENG40007
Engineering Technology Project B Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Biomedical, Electrical or Robotics	ENG40008
Engineering Technology Project A (ENG/CS) Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Software	EAT40005
Engineering Technology Project B (ENG/CS) Core unit , 12.5 credit points , Choose if majoring in Software	EAT40006

Want to see the full range of electives?

Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.

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2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$13,153

Total fee* ($AUD)

$85,495

2025 fees

Yearly fee* ($AUD)

$45,720.00

Fees are estimates only

Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

Fees are estimates only

The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.

Find out more about fees

International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.

To pay your fees:

log in to My Financials
check your Australian bank account details are correct
check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
pay using your preferred payment method.

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Eligibility for HECS-HELP

You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:

are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.

Learn more about HECS-HELP

Student services and amenities fee

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

The fee shown in the capped amount for 2025.

This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.

This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2025.

Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

$365

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Scholarships

Scholarship applications for 2025 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.

Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.

Learn more about scholarships

When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.

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Apply through an agent

Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.

Representatives and agents

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Apply directly

Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.

Course code

BB-LAWENG1

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Course code

BB-LAWENG1

CRICOS code

107342M

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Apply through VTAC

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.

VTAC Code (CSP)

3400211161

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VTAC Code (IFP)

3400211163

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Start dates

Location

Last date to apply

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

30-July-2025

04-August-2025

Start dates

Location

Start dates

Semester 2

Hawthorn

04-August-2025

Upcoming events

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08-April-2025

A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | STEM, Aviation & Health

09-April-2025

A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | Social Impact and Innovation

10-April-2025

Overview

Entry requirements

Study structure

Fees & Scholarships

How to apply

Overview

Skills you’ll learn

Your career opportunities

Key codes

International student visa

Professional accreditations

Victorian Legal Admissions Board

Engineers Australia

Why Swinburne?

Guaranteed Entry ATAR

Lowest ATAR to receive an offer in 2023 [after adjustment factors]

Subject adjustments:

Admission requirements

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

Admission requirements

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Want to see the full range of electives?

Fees are estimates only

Fees are estimates only

SSAF fee* ($AUD)

SSAF fee* ($AUD)