Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws

With the Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws you will be equipped with a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a solid understanding of how the law operates in today’s dynamic and complex business environment. Combining law with business prepares you for a range of careers, giving you an edge as you gain a legal perspective on contemporary and socially responsible business practice.

Double degrees not only minimise the time commitment and cost of your studies, they are designed to broaden your knowledge and skills set to give you a competitive advantage in the workforce as leaders, innovators and problem-solvers. You will be prepared not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations.

On completion of this degree, you will be able to apply critical thinking, including the application of research methods to commercial issues in local, national and international contexts.

You will benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff who are some of the best in their fields. You will study commerce, business and administration and further develop your analytical and interpersonal skills. You will build high levels of literacy and numeracy in addition to your core legal subjects and choice of electives.

As part of an integrated skills program, you will be equipped with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation as well as provided opportunities to study abroad. In addition to your core subjects in business and law, you will select a business major to focus on.

Throughout this degree, you will have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections, including the opportunity to participate in highly valued industry internships in both business and law.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, business law, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, public relations, sports marketing and management, supply chain management, sustainable business.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in-house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Business: Accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, economist, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market researcher, policy adviser, stockbroker.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Laws: Eligible for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website.

Bachelor of Business: The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools.

The Bachelor of Business majors are recognised by the relevant peak professional bodies in Australia and overseas: Accountancy major: Graduates are eligible for membership of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute of Public Accountants, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Finance major: This course has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. Financial planning major: Approved by the national Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. Graduates of the degree are also eligible for entry into the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Certification Program offered by the Financial Planning Association. Human resource management major: Accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Marketing major:  Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society and The Communication Council. Public relations major: Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia. Supply chain management major: Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia and the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society Singapore. 

Practical experience

Bachelor of Laws: Legal internship provides 20 working days of professional experience. Bachelor of Business: Optional internship with course credit.

Honours

Bachelor of Laws: Awarded on the basis of excellent performance throughout the course, as well as in a Legal Research Methodology subject and a Legal Research Thesis. Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) is available as an additional year of study to meritorious graduate students. Bachelor of Business: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.