Monash University

Overview

The Bachelor of Laws and Engineering (Honours) program at Monash University offers a distinctive combination of legal and engineering knowledge. This interdisciplinary curriculum encourages critical thinking and effective communication, which are vital for addressing intricate legal and technical issues across various sectors.

What you'll study

Core courses include:

• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Lawyers' Ethics in Practice
• Evidence
• Public Law and Statutory Interpretation
• Engineering Methods
• Engineering Smart Systems

Students will also have the chance to choose electives and engage in a capstone project during their final year, enabling them to apply their knowledge in practical settings.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or its equivalent) with a strong academic performance. Specific GPA thresholds may be subject to change.

International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 94
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 65
• IELTS: Minimum score of 7.0

Career prospects

• Graduates can explore careers in the legal departments of prominent engineering firms, taking on roles as construction and engineering solicitors or barristers, with a focus on specialties such as intellectual property law.
• Alternatively, they may work as engineers in both national and multinational companies, concentrating on project management, mineral exploration, and construction tasks.