Course overview
This double degree provides a comprehensive grounding in legal practice and skills with a focus on the interaction and impact of human societies on the environment. You will gain knowledge and skills across the broad environmental science spectrum, exploring environmental issues from social, physical and biological perspectives, including: environmental economics, environmental ethics, environmental law and governance, and the national and international policy contexts, and their relevance to environmental management. Griffith Law School offers a professional legal curriculum, with the option to choose law electives based on your interests, including high-level research and clinical courses that emphasise practical legal skills, insights and experience. You will also be equipped with the skills required of an environmental practitioner and have the opportunity to undertake capstone projects or an industry placement. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Environmental Science at GU.
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Career Opportunities
Professional practice in environmental and planning law, and careers in government, industry, environmental organisations and development companies.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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#2025Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
- Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD
