Bachelor of Data Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
This double degree combines our new Bachelor of Data Science, and our respected Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
The Data Science component has been specifically designed and built from the ground up as a specialist data science degree – the only one of its kind in Australia.
Our law course is designed in consultation with industry to have a strong foundation in contemporary law knowledge, understanding and experience.
Develop the knowledge and skills being demanded by employers in emergent roles.
Analyse and interrogate data to provide meaningful insights, crucial to a multitude of industries.
Why choose this course?
Data scientist, as an occupation, has experienced a growth of 492 per cent from 2015 to 2019 (Burning Glass Technologies, National Skills Commission Analysis, 2020). It is widely acknowledged as one of the most desirable careers, not just in Australia, but globally.
Across the world, we are collecting massive amounts of data. It’s the new currency. But that data means very little if we’re not able derive meaningful insights from it. We need skilled data scientists to create meaning with the data.
The legal industry is not immune from that trend. As data stores in the sector grow, so will the latent value within that collected data. Law firms have an opportunity to collect and analyse the right data to improve the client experience, to mitigate risk, and to understand the legal implications of data collection.
Some progressive corporate legal teams have created formal roles for legal data scientists, and they are investing in data strategies and new techniques to harness value from this data.
Data science is an ever-changing landscape and at the completion of this course, you’ll be able to move with it having developed a set of fundamental tools and techniques to lead in transforming industry. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront into one of emerging careers in contemporary times.
Campus Information
Gardens Point
Gardens Point campus is located in Brisbane's city centre, beside the Brisbane River and adjacent to the City Botanic Gardens and Queensland Parliament House. At the centre of the campus is the Old Government House which was built in 1862 and re-opened in 2009.The faculties of Business, Law, and Science and Engineering are based at this campus.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 40
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
UniHub
UniHub is a free, online database for job listings, work experience opportunities, employers, and career workshops. CareerHub advertises jobs across a range of industries and is a great place to start your job search. Once you have a student username and password, you can access opportunities in our CareerHub.
PSW Opportunity
- Students who graduate with a Bachelors's degree are eligible for a 2-year work visa.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
All India Senior School Certificate awarded by CBSE
Senior Secondary
- 65% in English Core subject completed within five years of starting at QUT.
Indian School Certificate awarded by CISCE
Senior Secondary
- 65% in English Core subject completed within five years of starting at QUT.
- Course Code: 103861J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 05 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
189000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 100 AUD
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