- Duration
- Full-time: 5 years
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City, Grafton
- Points
- 675
- Programme type
- Undergraduate
- Conjoint options available
Programme overview
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.
Programme structure
The BSc/LLB usually takes five years to complete with a single BSc major. 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 take LAW 121G Law and Society alongside three BSc
courses in Semester One and LAW 131 Legal Method, LAW 141 Legal Foundations and two BSc courses in Semester Two.
You will continue to take a mix of Law courses and Science courses in each of your second, third, fourth and fifth years. You will also need to include a General Education course in one of these years.
To complete the conjoint within five years, students must undertake a heavier
workload than normal.
The LLB includes a combination of 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.
To continue in the conjoint, you will need to maintain a Grade Point Average of
3.5 each year.
Please note that: Students completing more than one major may have additional courses, extending their studies.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
2024 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
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. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
- 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.
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QualificationNCEA National Certificate of Educational AchievementScore required210
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QualificationCIE Cambridge International ExaminationsScore required230
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QualificationIB International BaccalaureateScore required28
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.
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Grade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 3.9
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Grade requiredGPE 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. For more information, please see External transfer of credit.
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.
My highest qualification is from this country or region:
Secondary school qualifications
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You need to have one of the following:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
Minimum grade, subject and other requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.
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QualificationIB International Baccalaureate DiplomaScore required28QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.0
No bands less than 5.5.
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QualificationGCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced LevelScore requiredBBCQualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.0
No bands less than 5.5.
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 if you meet these requirements.
You need to have the following:
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
Guaranteed grade requirements
These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.
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Grade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.9
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.0
No bands less than 5.5.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)
How much does a Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws Conjoint cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$7,742.40 – $9,583.20*
- International students
- NZ$43,239 – $53,122*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Find out about financial support information
Scholarships and awards
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Student loans and allowances
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Cost of living
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
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 2025
- 1 December 2024
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Summer School | Starts – 4 January |
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| Ends – 14 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
| Summer School | Starts – 6 January |
|---|---|
| Ends – 19 February | |
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
How to apply
Applying for an undergraduate programme? Check out our step-by-step guide.
Subjects available in this programme
Geographic Information Science
Where could this programme take you?
Jobs related to this programme
- Environmental lawyer
- Intellectual property lawyer
- Patent attorney
- Government employee – policy work, resource management, parliamentary drafting
- Researcher or academic
- In-house legal counsel
- Regulatory affairs associate
- Law reformer
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
Becoming a barrister and solicitor
To be admitted as a barrister and solicitor you will need complete a three-month Professional Legal Studies course after completion of the LLB or LLB(Hons). There are currently two providers of this course:
The Institute of Professional Legal Studies
www.ipls.org.nz
The College of Law (New Zealand)
www.collaw.ac.nz
Key Information for Students
Compare qualifications and academic information across different New Zealand institutions.
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