Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions / Law

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions/Law double degree program equips students with expertise in both data science and law, preparing them for a rapidly growing field in legal practice. The program combines hands-on courses, interactive teaching, and industry experience, enabling graduates to apply their critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills in various legal and data-related careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Data science is playing an increasingly important and controversial role in legal practice and the legal system more broadly. However, the number of lawyers with expertise in data analysis or machine learning is small. This has implications for the delivery of justice as inappropriate methods are often employed by those who do lack sufficient knowledge of the legal domain. However, it also creates opportunities for those with dual expertise to find better ways to use data science to enhance access to justice, increase rates of settlement, and improve the efficiency of legal practice and the broader legal system. Data Science and Decisions/Law is jointly offered by UNSW Law and Justice and UNSW Science.

Objective:

• Gain knowledge and skill in both data science and law to equip yourself for one of the fastest growing fields within legal practice and the legal system.
• Study law opens the door to countless opportunities, inside and outside the legal profession.
• Employers seek our graduates for their critical thinking and analytical skills.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions/Law double degree program is 5.7 years full-time and consists of 44 courses (264 Units of Credit).

• Two degrees doesn’t mean double the workload.
Each year you’ll complete the same number of units as a single degree full-time study load, eight courses (48 UOC) across three terms. Our three-term calendar allows you the flexibility to tailor your schedule to suit your goals. With two three-course terms and one two-course term per year, you’ll have the time to focus on completing extra-curricular activities on campus or for-credit industry opportunities.
• As part of your degree, you’ll undertake hands-on courses that integrate industry experience into your program.

Teaching:

• Learn from Australia’s leader in progressive and rigorous legal education at UNSW Law & Justice, ranked 13th in the world .
Study at a Group of Eight (Go8) university that has the highest quality teaching among Australia’s research-intensive law schools.
• Interactive teaching
• Work experience

Careers:

• UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 1st in Sydney for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2023).
That’s because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will seek you out for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• Study Law as a double degree to be a well-rounded graduate prepared for a career practising law or applying your legal mind and skills to other industries.
• Potential careers:
• - Barrister
• - Solicitor
• - Data scientist
• - Data analyst
• - Database administrator