University of New England
5 years full-time, Up to 12 years part-time
Combine agricultural expertise with professional legal qualifications in this unique double degree. Perfect for students seeking diverse career opportunities in agribusiness, agricultural law, environmental management, or rural legal practice with practical, hands-on learning.
Domestic students require an ATAR of 80.00 or equivalent higher education/VET qualifications. International students must have completed Australian Year 12 equivalent qualifications and meet English language requirements. Assumed knowledge includes 2 units of English and HSC Mathematics Standard 2 (or equivalent). Recommended prior study includes 1 unit of Agriculture and 1 unit of Biology or Chemistry at Year 12 level. All students must meet inherent requirements for both Law and Environmental/Rural Science programs.
The Bachelor of Agriculture component (96 credit points) covers core agricultural fundamentals including crop production, grazing systems, animal production, animal health, soil science, and genetics. Students complete 72 credit points of core units in agriculture, biology, and chemistry, plus 24 credit points in a chosen minor (High Intensity Cropping, Genetics, Livestock Production, Plant Production, Sheep and Wool, or General Agricultural Production). The Bachelor of Laws component (144 credit points) includes 96 credit points of core legal units covering foundations of law, torts, criminal law, contract law, property law, evidence, equity, corporations law, constitutional law, and administrative law. Students then select 48 credit points from specialized law units in areas such as commercial law, criminal law, environmental law, international law, medico-legal issues, or social justice. Honours students complete additional research methodology and thesis components.
UNE is uniquely positioned in regional Australia with world-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture, and specialized expertise in rural, regional, and remote legal and agricultural issues. The university consistently receives 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide. UNE's prestigious School of Law provides expertise beyond metropolitan legal practice, while the School of Environmental and Rural Science operates innovative SMART Farms with diverse teaching and research resources. The small staff-student ratio and supportive environment, combined with flexible online and on-campus study options, ensure students receive personalized attention and practical, industry-relevant education.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths including legal practice in law firms and legal aid agencies, government positions in agricultural and environmental departments, roles in banking and commercial sectors, agricultural advisory positions in public and private sectors, agribusiness management, primary production, natural resource management, and advocacy organizations. The dual qualification provides exceptional career flexibility, allowing graduates to work as qualified lawyers after completing practical legal training and admission, or in agricultural management, consulting, and policy roles. Professional recognition includes accreditation with the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW and eligibility for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.
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