Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

The University of Newcastle (UoN)

CRICOS Institution Code 00109J

Duration

260 weeks

Delivery

Face to Face

Study Load

Full-time or Part-time

Intakes

—

Course Overview

About This Course

Become an expert in financial law. The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a unique degree that will prepare you for a career in varied legal settings including financial and business law, along with the expertise to work in related fields.

Gain insight into the interplay between the financial, legal, political and economic systems and how these factors influence the contemporary business environment, both in Australian and global contexts. You will have hands-on experience with opportunities to work on real cases, while gaining essential courtroom experience. This degree is a combined program meaning you will gain two qualifications in only five years of study. Within the combined degree program, students study a combination of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) courses over a period of five years full-time. On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the courses required for the Bachelor of Commerce degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis. Students completing this combined degree program become specialists in Commerce and meet the academic requirements to practice law in NSW. However, students wishing to practice law must also complete postgraduate professional training approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board. Alternatively, students completing this degree may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice Program - see separate handbook entry - which allows immediate admission to legal practice on graduation.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

55 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Provider's Published Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place — student contribution applies

Duration

260 weeks

Intakes

Semester 1, Semester 2

Study Mode

Full-time or Part-time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Domestic Applicants
International Applicants

Domestic students

Minimum selection rank: 82.00 (Newcastle City).
UAC code: 483100 — Newcastle City.
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics (any level).

International students

English language proficiency (IELTS Academic or approved equivalent): overall minimum 7; no sub-test below 6.
CRICOS course code: 023103C.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Undertaking studies in law not only prepares you for a career in the legal profession but a huge variety of other roles in sectors ranging from government and business to media and the arts. Complementing your legal knowledge with expertise in commerce further enhances your employability in business and finance related fields. On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• corporate lawyer
• in-house counsel
• policy/compliance officer
• banking/finance lawyer
• mortgage broker
• accountant

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB NSW)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units84 units

MAJ0218

Accounting

BUSN3002

Industry Placement

LAWS5016

Law Review

BUSN2001

Ethical Principles for Responsible Business

ACCT1001

Fundamentals of Accounting

MAJ0220

Economics

BUSN3004

Career-Ready Industry Led Project Lab

LAWS5036

International Clinical Legal Externship

IBUS2005

Corporate Social Responsibility for Global Business

BUSN1010

Analytics in Business

MAJ0219

Finance

BUSN3500

International Work Placement in Business

LAWS5043

International Study Experience

IREL2003

The International Politics of Climate Change and the Future World

ECON1111

Economics for Business Decisions

LAWS6016

Taxation Law

BUSN3600

International Study Experience

FINN1001

Fundamentals of Finance

LAWS6017

Family Law

INOV1001

Design Thinking: Creativity in Action

LAWS6018

Commercial Law

MNGT1001

Introduction to Management and Sustainability

LAWS6019

International Human Rights Law

LAWS1010

Legal System and Method I

LAWS6020

Environmental Law

LAWS1011

Legal System and Method II

LAWS6021

Advanced Criminal Law

LAWS1020

Torts I

LAWS6023

Jurisprudence

LAWS1021

Torts II

LAWS6024

Employment Law

LAWS2030

Criminal Law and Procedure

LAWS6028

Criminal Law Practice and Procedure

LAWS3040

Contracts I

LAWS6029

Social Justice/Public Interest Clinic

LAWS3041

Contracts II

LAWS6032

Advocacy Skills

LAWS4001

Constitutional Law

LAWS6035

Competition Law and Policy

LAWS4002

Administrative Law

LAWS6037

International Environment Law and Policy

LAWS4003

Civil Dispute Resolution

LAWS6038

Law and Economics of Climate Change

LAWS4004

Evidence

LAWS6043

Advanced Legal Research Project

LAWS4005

Company Law

LAWS6050

Commercial Dispute Resolution

LAWS4007

Professional Conduct

LAWS6085

International Trade Law

LAWS4010

Equity and Trusts

LAWS6086

Intellectual Property Law

LAWS4011

Property

LAWS6087

Internet Law

LAWS4012

Public International Law

LAWS6090

Health Law

LAWS6091

Special Interest Topic

LAWS6094

Indigenous Peoples, Issues and the Law

LAWS6095

Law and Religion

LAWS6096

Child Law

LAWS6097

Competitive Mooting

LAWS6098

Equal Opportunity Law

LAWS6099

Sport and the Law

LAWS6100

Workplace Health and Safety Law

LAWS6102

Alternative Dispute Resolution

LAWS6103

International Arbitration

LAWS6104

Human Rights and Climate Change-Induced Human Displacement

LAWS6105

Expert Evidence

LAWS6106

Advanced Communication Skills

LAWS6107

Mediation Skills and Theory

LAWS6108

Corporate Power and Corporate Accountability: Pathways to Socially Responsible Business

LAWS6109

Restorative Justice

LAWS6112

Food and Wine Law

LAWS6113

Law for Startups

LAWS6114

Negotiation in a Legal Context

LAWS6116

Legal Innovation and Design

LAWS6119

Renewable Energy Law Clinic

LAWS6123

Elder Law

LAWS6124

Contemporary Issues In Australian Public Law

LAWS6125

Advanced Property Equity and Commercial Law

LAWS6127

Private International Law (Conflict of Laws)

LAWS6128

Native Title Law

LAWS6149

Banking and Finance Law

LAWS6150

Climate Change Law and Policy

LAWS6151

Gender and the Law

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total estimated cost of the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) for international students?

The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$212,340, which includes tuition fees of AU$210,278 and non-tuition fees of AU$2,062.

How long does the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) take to complete?

The course has a duration of 260 weeks, which is approximately 5 years of study.

Does the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) include a work component?

Yes, the course includes a work component of 10 hours per week over 14 weeks, totalling 140 hours of work-integrated learning.

Is this dual qualification eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because one of its fields of education falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad field, which is excluded from the extended Post-Study Work Rights eligibility criteria.

Where is the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) delivered?

The course is delivered at The University of Newcastle's Newcastle City campus in New South Wales, Australia. The institution's CRICOS provider code is 00109J.

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Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$58,000 – $76,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$76,000 – $100,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$100,000 – $140,000/yr

Career Paths

Graduate Accountant
Financial Analyst
Management Consultant
Business Analyst
Marketing Coordinator

Key Skills

Financial analysis and reporting
Accounting principles and practice
Strategic business planning and decision-making
Data analysis and business analytics
Marketing strategy and consumer behaviour

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