Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Majoring in Software
80.0
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Software
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
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 2023Ranked Top 150 in Law
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022Ranked Top 175 in Engineering and Technology
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Ranked Top 300 in Engineering
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023Qualifications
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.
One of the following:
- 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 Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).
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 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.
Applicants who do not meet the mathematics prerequisites for this course will be required to successfully complete Swinburne’s MathsLink Methods bridging program.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Bachelor of Laws - Graduate Entry
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)
Add your major
Add your major for a more personalised experience.
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
|
Engineering Design and Innovation
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 |
| Major units (Software) | |
|
Object Oriented Programming
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS20007 |
|
Engineering Technology Inquiry Project
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
ENG20009 |
|
Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
MTH20017 |
|
Cloud Computing Architecture
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS20019 |
|
Internet and Cybersecurity for Engineering Applications
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
TNE20003 |
|
Engineering Technology Design Project
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
ENG20010 |
|
Data Structures and Patterns
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS30008 |
|
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS30019 |
|
Interface Design and Development
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS30043 |
|
Software Architectures and Design
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
SWE30003 |
|
Software Development for Mobile Devices
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS30017 |
|
Engineering Technology Sustainability Project
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
ENG30002 |
|
Software Testing and Reliability
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
SWE30009 |
|
Deploying Secure Engineering Applications Online
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
TNE30024 |
|
Concurrent Programming
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS40003 |
|
Software Deployment and Evolution
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
SWE40006 |
|
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
COS40007 |
|
Engineering Technology Innovation Project
Major unit , 12.5 credit points |
ENG40011 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.