The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) combines studies in commercial law, emphasising intellectual property law, with the technical expertise to specialise in an engineering field of your choice. Learn about trademarks, patents and designs, copyright, the prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law. Gain the skills to protect the rights of those who innovate or create. Complete core units in your first year to assist in selecting a major in engineering. Obtain theoretical and practical engineering knowledge by participating in workshops and industry projects. Complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas. Become familiar with the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises. Apply your learning in a professionally focused, multidisciplinary project during your final year of study. Undertake at least 12 weeks of relevant professional experience. Learn the core concepts of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy. Go beyond the classroom and participate in industry projects and practical workshops. This degree is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

Graduates will have the theoretical and practical knowledge required to operate effectively in diverse settings such as law firms and barristers’ chambers, not-for-profit organisations, government, small businesses and corporate organisations. In particular, the specialisation in intellectual property law equips graduates for careers in the new knowledge economy, giving them the skills to work in media and entertainment, design, branding and advertising, and in internet companies and firms advising information-dependent industries. Work integrated learning: Swinburne's Work Integrated Learning program provides opportunities to gain invaluable skills and confidence in knowing that you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation. You can also earn credit towards your degree. Choose from six- or 12-month professional placements, professional internships, industry-linked projects, industry study tours and accreditation placements.