Course Overview

About This Course

This double degree is ideal if you want to combine the ability to practise law with vital knowledge of current legal and regulatory business environments. It offers a wide range of legal and business career options. It prepares you for practising law with a business industry focus, such as commercial law, corporate law or employment law. You'll also gain business knowledge and practical skills specific to your chosen major, which can offer you career paths as diverse as accountancy and tax, business consultancy, economics and finance, compliance and auditing, and human resources.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin Perth

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Guaranteed ATAR/Selection rank: 90
ATAR adjustment factors (equity) may raise your Selection Rank above your ATAR and are applied automatically through TISC
English language requirement: IELTS Academic — Overall band score 6.5, with minimum 6.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening
Prerequisite subjects: None (Essential); Mathematics Applications ATAR (Desirable)
Curtin course switcher: Attained an ATAR of 90, OR completed 8 or more undergraduate level units with a Course Weighted Average (CWA) of 70% or above
Higher education course switcher: Attained a minimum ATAR of 90, OR completed 8 or more undergraduate level units with a CWA of 70% or above
Graduate entry course switcher: Completed bachelor degree with CWA of 65% or above; OR completed master degree with CWA of 70% or above
STAT pathway: Must achieve the required ATAR equivalence; STAT Written English and either Multiple Choice Verbal or Quantitative will be assessed
VET/TAFE: Not accepted — VET studies cannot meet the equivalent ATAR requirement

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This double degree prepares you for practising law with a business industry focus, such as commercial law, corporate law or employment law. Career paths available include accountancy and tax, business consultancy, economics and finance, compliance and auditing, and human resources.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Legal Practice Board of Western Australia

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What commerce majors can I choose from in this double degree?

You can choose from the following commerce majors: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Taxation.

Where will I study during this double degree, and does the location change?

The first three years of this course are delivered in semesters at Curtin Perth, while the fourth year, plus one trimester, is delivered at Curtin Law School at the Perth City campus.

What practical legal experience can I gain during this course?

While studying in Perth city, you can gain practical experience by undertaking simulated proceedings in a high-tech moot court and working on real cases at the John Curtin Law Clinic. You'll also benefit from relationships with academics, practising solicitors and barristers based at Curtin Law School, as well as from the proximity of the Supreme Court, the District Court and the Federal Court.

How long will it take to complete this double degree if I study full-time?

If you choose to study full-time, you can graduate with two degrees in just 4.5 years (4 years, 6 months).

What are the indicative fees for the first year of this course in 2026?

The 2026 domestic indicative Commonwealth-supported first-year fee is $17,400. This is based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points, and fees will vary depending on the units you choose. This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees.

Application

How to Apply

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Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $76,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $76,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantFinancial AnalystManagement ConsultantBusiness AnalystMarketing Coordinator

Key Skills

Financial analysis and reportingAccounting principles and practiceStrategic business planning and decision-makingData analysis and business analyticsMarketing strategy and consumer behaviour

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