LAWS20015 Science, Technology and the Law

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter.

Is LAWS20015 hard?

LAWS20015: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Two-week July intensive on law, science and technology: climate, biomedicine, surveillance, platform work and automation.

After it you can

What you need first

None

Can’t be taken together with

How it’s assessed

Participation 10%, Tests 10%, Assignments 80%

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Quick answers

When is LAWS20015 offered?
Runs in 2026: Winter.
What do I need before taking LAWS20015?
No prerequisites.
Does LAWS20015 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Tests 10%, Assignments 80%.
How many class hours a week does LAWS20015 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take LAWS20015 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate LAWS20015?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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