Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws

Combining business and law will give you an edge in the legal field and in any organisation. Whether you’re pursuing a career in business or law, both disciplines will give you an advantage, opening up a range of career opportunities beyond the courtroom and boardroom.

In the Bachelor of Business, you will gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections. You will develop core skills across all business functions, as you build specialist knowledge in a chosen field to excel in today's dynamic and complex business environment.

The Bachelor of Laws equips you with a comprehensive legal education. This world-class degree provides you with a thorough grounding in the law, the social and ethical context in which law operates, while equipping you with essential practical skills including an internship and integrated skills program.

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, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, legal studies, 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. 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.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.