A BSc/LLB conjoint allows you to complete a BSc and LLB in less time, and with fewer points, than it would take to complete the two degrees separately.
Scientists are exploring and addressing challenges confronting society in the 21st century, and today’s lawmakers are underpinning these discoveries with legislation on
climate change, genetics, biotechnology and much more.
As new developments continuously push the frontiers of what we know and understand about the world, there’s an increasing demand for legal professionals with expertise in science – and scientists who have the confidence to navigate the complex legal processes associated with their research.
Subjects available in this programme
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Sciences
- Geographic Information Science
- Geography
- Geophysics
- Law
- Marine Science
- Mathematics
- Pharmacology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Statistics
Programme structure
The BSc/LLB takes five years (10 semesters) if you are studying full-time. You will need to complete 675 points, including:
- 255 points from BSc courses
- 405 points from LLB courses
- 15 points from General Education
In your first year you will need to complete three Stage I core LLB courses, and five Stage I courses for the BSc. You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Science courses in each of the following years. You will also need to include a General Education course in one of those years.
You would usually need to enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in five years (10 semesters). This is a higher load than the standard enrolment of 120 points a year. Alternatively you could complete in 5.5 years (11 semesters) by enrolling in 120 points per year and adding an extra 15-point course in one semester.
The LLB includes both core courses and a wide range of elective courses, including Corporate and Commercial, Public, Criminal, International, Family and Environmental Law.
The BSc includes core courses from your selected major or majors. You may choose to complete a single major or a double major on the BSc side of your conjoint. Anthropological Science, Biomedical Science, Data Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Green Chemical Science, Information and Technology Management, Logic and Computation, and Medicinal Chemistry are not available as majors within a conjoint. Find out more about planning your BSc conjoint, and access conjoint degree planners.
Where could this programme take you?
Jobs related to this programme
- Environmental lawyer
- Government employee – policy work, resource management, parliamentary drafting
- In-house legal counsel
- Intellectual property lawyer
- Law reformer
- Patent attorney
- Regulatory affairs associate
- Researcher or academic
2020 entry requirements
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
- Qualification NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement Score required 210
- Qualification CIE Cambridge International Examinations Score required 230
- Qualification IB International Baccalaureate Score required 28
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Further requirements
Entry into Part II of Bachelor of Laws conjoints degrees is limited. Please see the Bachelor of Laws entry requirements.
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 3.9
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.9
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Transfer of Credit – You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
Summer School 2021
1 December 2020
Semester One 2021
8 December 2020
Semester Two 2021
4 July 2021
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 19 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 27 July |
| Ends – 22 November |
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
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| Ends – 17 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
| Ends – 28 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 19 July |
| Ends – 15 November |