The curriculum of this course includes all the essential content and units from both the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), and, the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degrees. The six year Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws double degree at Edith Cowan University combines a full engineering degree program with a full law degree program that satisfies the academic requirements for the admission of law graduates as legal practitioners in Western Australia. The result of this challenging educational initiative is a double degree which is internationally recognised in the global marketplace.  The double degree provides students with lifelong transferable skills equipping them for employment in a wide range of professions, and for further study in a variety of disciplines. This will facilitate professional recognition in both disciplines.

The graduates of this program will become experts in the areas where both technical and legal knowledge is applied to the analysis of complex legal issues that deal with industrial controls, the environment, resources engineering, telecommunication systems, etc.  The combined degree provides graduates with skills in high demand professions such as Intellectual Property Lawyers, Technology Licensing Experts, and Technology-related Law Enforcement Agents. As with other Bachelor of Laws degrees in Australia, before a law graduate may be admitted to the legal profession in that state or territory, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of the Bachelor of Laws degree. For law graduates seeking admission in Western Australia, please refer to the Legal Practice Act 2003 (WA).

In today’s society, the law reaches into almost every corner of our lives. Thus, the knowledge and skills required of a lawyer in a technologically advancing society are more challenging and intellectually adventurous than they have ever been.  This program gives graduates the edge to conduct court work as a legal practitioner dealing with multinational corporations on advanced technological issues in an international context.  The program also provides graduates with the skills to contribute to technological developments that are environmentally friendly and safe for the community. They will be more employable in industry, government, commerce, community organisations, or academic institutions than engineering graduates without law qualifications.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Overseas students may be admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Laws course subject to the University's fee scale.

The language of instruction is English and all students are expected to be proficient in both spoken and written English.  All assessment will be conducted in the English language.

PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS

During the course, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 12 weeks practical work experience located in an engineering industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period, even though it is listed as a unit for Year 6 (ENS4111).

ACCREDITATION

Engineers Australia has granted Accreditation to this course.

In addition to satisfying standard ECU admission requirements, satisfactory performance in TEE (or equivalent) Calculus or Applicable Mathematics is required. Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to the Bachelor of Engineering with advanced standing.

Entry to the Engineering and Law double degree may require a TER (or equivalent) above that applying for minimum University entry.