BSc and Bachelor of Laws - Marine Science in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

Addressing and preserving the marine ecosystem against persistent and unpredictable climate shifts stands as a key scientific and research focus for Australia's government. The Marine Science program integrates diverse subject matter to deliver a comprehensive, interdisciplinary education, equipping students with specialized expertise across marine science disciplines. While firmly rooted in scientific principles, this major cultivates versatile skills and cross-disciplinary thinking to meet the rising need for marine and coastal specialists in various sectors.
The combined Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws represents an integrated undergraduate program offering a gateway to legal careers.

This dual degree establishes foundational scientific understanding before allowing specialization, while refining critical thinking abilities to evaluate facts, construct legal arguments, and resolve complex challenges through evidence-based analysis.

Students undertake core science requirements and introductory electives alongside preliminary law courses, selecting additional units from science disciplines, open learning options, and elective pools to fulfill degree requirements.

Upon completing the Bachelor of Science components, students advance to the Bachelor of Laws program, undertaking advanced core units and specialized electives from Sydney Law School's curriculum in a structured sequence.

These law electives must include jurisprudence studies, with final-year students having opportunities for advanced coursework and optional honors thesis research.