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Swinburne University of Technology (SUT)

Melbourne , Victoria ,Australia

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Computer Science

Course structure
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Computer Science requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

 

Major for Bachelor of Computer Science 
8 units (100 credit points)

Choose a major:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Science
  • Games Development
  • Internet of Things
  • Network Design
  • Software Design
  • Software Development

Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws, graduates should be able to:

  • describe and demonstrate the application of the fundamental areas of Australian law and the Australian legal system and of the principles and doctrines that underpin them
  • describe and demonstrate the application of ethical and professional responsibility in the practice of the law and a commitment to the pursuit of justice
  • analyse and evaluate the interdisciplinary contexts in which legal issues arise and the disciplines and policy considerations that influence the content and operation of the law
  • describe and compare the international legal order and the law and legal systems of Australia’s major trading partners
  • critically evaluate events or factual situations, identify the legal issues to which they give rise and develop and articulate appropriate and creative responses
  • undertake and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to make judgements to solve complex legal problems with intellectual independence
  • demonstrate effective and persuasive communication capabilities with legal and non-legal audiences
  • communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team and critically reflect on individual performance and professional development.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science, graduates will be able to:

  • apply a broad and coherent knowledge of computer science and software development in diverse contexts and domains using critical thinking and judgement
  • apply appropriate methods and contemporary tools to the scoping, analysis, design, construction, verification and operation of software systems
  • communicate proficiently to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
  • demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practice in a global context
  • apply problem analysis and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement solutions to industry relevant problems with intellectual independence
  • reflect on personal performance, learning, and self-management processes as a means of continued professional development and lifelong learning.

Campus Information

Hawthron

Main Campus - All programs run here

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional / Unconditional Offer
10 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
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

  • Working at Swinburne comes with a wide range of benefits that are continually reviewed and refined. These include flexible working arrangements, staff discounts and career development opportunities

    Join a vibrant community of academics, teachers, professionals and students, where your work can directly impact society.  

    Swinburne delivers excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, business, law, design and innovation. As a multi-sector provider, there are opportunities to apply for jobs in higher education, vocational education and pathways. There are also opportunities marketing and communications, customer service, information technology, finance, human resources and administration. 

    Our mission is to create economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. In doing so, we want to attract those with similar values who can help us make a difference. 

    As an employer we promote diversity, support career development, provide flexibility and offer competitive salary packages. 

PSW Opportunity

  • After completion of Bachelor's degree student is eligible for 2 years PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
  • You need a minimum of 65% in Year XII (only the main subjects plus English will be considered).
  • Punjab and Haryana State Board Students need a minimum of 85% in class 12 to qualify in any course.
Approved English Language Tests and Minimum Required Entry Scores for undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Provider / Program
 
Level of Entry
 
Undergraduate
 
(excluding courses listed in note (1) below) 
 
Undergraduate
 
education
 
law
 
professional degrees
 
psychology honours
 
psychological science
 
Undergraduate
 
Bachelor of Nursing
 
Postgraduate coursework
 
Psychological science honours
 
Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science
 
Master of Dietetics
 
Master of Occupational Therapy
 
Master of Physiotherapy
 
Masters of Teaching (Primary) & (Secondary
IELTS (Academic Module)
 
 Overall 6.0
No individual band below 6.0
 
Overall 6.5
No individual band below 6.0 Overall 7.0
No individual band below 7.0^^ Overall 6.5
No individual band below 6.0 Overall 7.0
No individual band below 7.0 Overall 7.0, No individual band below 7.5 in speaking and Listening 
PTE Academic
 
50
(no communicative skill less than 50)  
 
58
(no communicative skill less than 50) 65
(no communicative skill less than 65)^^ 58
(no communicative skill less than 50) 66
(no communicative skill less than 58) 66
(no communicative skill less than 58)
TOEFL iBT
 
64
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
 
79
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
 
94
(no less than 24 for reading, 24 for listening, 23 for speaking, 27 for writing)^^
 
79
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
 
94
(no less than 25 in reading, 24 in listening, 23 in speaking, 27 in writing)
 
94
(no less than 25 in reading, 27 in listening, 25 in speaking, 27 in writing)
 
TOEFL iBT Home Edition Test^
 
64
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing)
79
(no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
C1 Advanced*
 
169, no band less than 169 
176, no band less than 169 - 176, no band less than 169 185, no band less than 185 185 (No band less than 185)
Common European Framework
B2
B2 - B2 C1 C1
Linguaskill – General^
Overall score of 160-179 with no band less than 160
Duolingo English Test^
Overall score of 105-115
Overall score of 120-125 - -
Occupational English Test (OET)
Minimum of B (>350 marks) in each of listening, reading, writing and speaking