About the course
Learn the fundamentals of law and science, then select from a wide range of majors to continue to build knowledge and skills in your chosen area of interest. Benefit from JCUs focus on professional relevance, practical skills and authentic experiences, such as clinical legal placements, advocacy and industry project work. You will study under the guidance of JCUs leading science experts. Benefit from opportunities to undertake real-world research in World Heritage listed reef and rainforest environments. JCUs law program enjoys community links and strong support from the legal profession, which contribute to providing an authentic learning environment. At the end of this five-year joint degree you will understand the role of law in social, economic, environmental and political contexts. Student will appreciate the complexity of legal matters in the context of scientific situations like environmental law and bioethics. Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts. Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement and with due consideration of ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts, appropriate approaches to ethical decision-making, professional responsibility and professional judgement in planning, problem solving and decision-making in professional practice and/or scholarship.Intake Months
February, JulyDelivery Locations
Cairns, TownsvilleEnglish language requirements
6.5
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86 (no component less than 21)
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58 (no component less than 54)
Academic entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) Equivalent qualifications may also include a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades. Meeting th
Start date and prices
Starting | Duration | Fees | Status | Campus |
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January, 2022 | Duration 5 Years |
Course fee
AUD 37,840 Currency exchange |
City Closed | Campus Townsville Campus |
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James Cook University
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James Cook University is a public university in North Queensland, Australia. The second oldest university in Queensland, JCU is a teaching and research institution.James Cook University is placed in the top 2% of universities in the world and ranks among the top 30 modern universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (50 under 50, 2018). The institution is research led and a pioneer in its focus on the tropics. The institution places an emphasis on developing students who will become graduates that make a positive impact on society in a wide range of spheres.
The universitys main campuses are located in the tropical cities of Cairns and Townsville, and one in the city state of Singapore. JCU also has study centres in Mount Isa, Mackay, Thursday Island and Rockhampton. A Brisbane campus, operated by Russo Higher Education, delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to international and domestic students. The universitys main fields of research include environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology and medical and health sciences.
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See all James Cook University CampusesCairns Campus - James Cook University
14-88 McGregor Road Smithfield, Cairns, Queensland LD 4878
Open in maps See all courses at this campusThe campus location is spectacular – surrounded on three sides by rainforest-covered mountains. Located near the northern beaches in the suburb of Smithfield, the campus is 15 kilometres (9 miles) north of the city centre. JCU Cairns houses teaching and research facilities, the JCU library, cafés, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies.
Townsville Campus - James Cook University
1 James Cook Drive Douglas, Townsville, Queensland 4811
Open in maps See all courses at this campusThe campus is located in the Townsville Tropical Intelligence and Health Precinct (TropiQ) in the suburb of Douglas. JCU Townsville is set in a 386-hectare natural bush and parkland setting, 13 kilometres (8 miles) from the Townsville CBD. JCU Townsville houses teaching and research facilities, the main JCU library, cafés, bars, fitness and sporting facilities and a wealth of student clubs and societies.