Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Honours)

CRICOS

032796E

Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Combining the Bachelor of Business with a Bachelor of Laws (Combined) will open you up to a myriad of career opportunities. Not only will you gain a broad understanding of Australian and global business environments, but you will also develop a strong legal understanding and the ability to apply logical reasoning which can be used within various business settings. 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.

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Full-time - 5 years

Part-time - 12 years

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Structure

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is undertaken over five years of full-time study. The combined degree program requires successful completion of 400 units, which is comprised of: 220 units core courses, 10 units career-ready placement, 10 units business course list, 80 units law course list, one 80 unit business major.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • for the Bachelor of Business: assumed knowledge of Mathematics
  • no assumed knowledge for Law
  • selection is via academic merit onlyThere are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of:NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification
  • Completed or partly completed higher education studies
  • TAFE qualifications
  • Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International)

Recognition

Students completing this combined degree may meet the academic requirements to practice Law in New South Wales.

Study Pathways

Credit may be available to students who have studied a VET course or who have studied through another Higher Education Institution. Honours in the Bachelor of Business is available as an additional year to students who achieve a credit grade point average.