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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
80
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
LLB, BBus
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Course code
3207155
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Knowledge of the intricacies of the law and of business can give you a competitive edge, regardless of the field you work in.
Our four-year double degree takes you into many areas of the law relevant to Australian organisations – from industrial relations to corporate finance.
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities extending across the law and business in the private and public sectors. The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training or similar to be eligible to practise as a lawyer.
Applicants who do not have the required entry mark for a double degree in law are encouraged to apply for the Bachelor of Business in the first instance.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Access, manage, research and evaluate sources of information using intellectual and practical skills relevant to legal research and policy issues in professional practice. Critically evaluate and apply practical and responsible business solutions from a range of related disciplines to both inform and justify critical decisions. |
GA2: Creativity Apply legal reasoning, critical analysis and research to generate appropriate responses to legal problems. Apply knowledge and skills creatively in devising innovative, effective and responsible solutions to challenges related to a business. |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to ethical decision-making and an ability to recognise, reflect upon, and respond to ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts. Develop and apply recognised ethical frameworks to influence responsible business behaviours within an organisational context. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate and apply in-depth and responsible discipline-specific knowledge and skills within a local, regional and global perspective. Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge that includes the fundamental areas of law, the Australian legal system, and underlying principles and concepts, including international and comparative contexts, and the broader contexts within which legal issues arise. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Learn and work independently by reflection and assessment of their own capabilities and performance, and seek and make use of feedback as appropriate, to determine personal and professional development needs and achievements Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility and accountability for ongoing learning in business settings. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Collaborate and communicate using appropriate academic skills in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences Prepare and deliver, individually and/or in a team, well developed and justified discipline-specific advice through both written and oral communication. Investigate and identify a broad range of responsible leadership practices in the management of people and self. |
GA7: Cultural competence Apply an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives to all aspects of legal professional practice. Demonstrate responsible cultural competence in local, national, and international settings as applied in business and social situations. |
Bachelor of Laws students can undertake voluntary legal experience and professional placement with legal firms or offices, to complement their practical legal skills and become familiar with the issues facing working lawyers.
See the Bachelor of Business for professional placement.
This double degree comprises the core units from the Bachelor of Laws and the Bachelor of Business. Students will build their legal knowledge while developing their business acumen.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Bachelor of Laws is accredited with the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) and fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession. Professional admission authorities also require law graduates of all universities to complete practical legal training to practise as a lawyer.
Students who intend to practise law outside Australia should check with the relevant country’s admission body to confirm their practising requirements.
See the Bachelor of Business for professional recognition.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business, students must complete the equivalent of 32 units (384 credit points), comprising:
- 31 core units (384 credit points)
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with a Bachelor of Laws after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), as per the Bachelor of Laws Schedule of Units.
Students may be eligible to exit with a Bachelor of Business after completing the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), as per the Bachelor of Business Schedule of Units.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete units in the following year in order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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First Year |
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| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS1001 | Legal Process |
Term1,3,5
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12 | Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1008 | Business Practice and Impact |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2002 | Contract Law I |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1004 | Starting a Business |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2009 | Criminal Law |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2003 | Contract Law II |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Year |
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| LAWS2015 | Torts |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2013 | Civil Litigation and Procedure |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2005 | Constitutional Law |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2011 | Statutory Interpretation |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS3008 | Administrative Law |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2017 | Principles of Equity |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2012 | Property Principles |
Term2,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Third Year |
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| LAWS2016 | Evidence |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2010 | Environmental Law |
Term1,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN2001 | Professional Development for the Workplace |
Term2,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2007 | Corporations Law |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS4008 | Theories of Law |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS3007 | Private Law Remedies |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN3003 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
Dual Term4
Term2,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS3009 | Intellectual Property |
Term5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fourth Year |
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| LAWS2021 | International Business Law |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2024 | Commercial Law |
Term1
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2022 | Competition and Consumer Law |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2019 | Employment and Industrial Relations Law |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2008 | Criminal Procedure |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS3003 | Professional Conduct |
Term4
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12 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN3005 - Internship A OR BUSN3007 - Industry Project I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 1:
Attendance and participation in the workshop/s for this unit is mandatory. A student who cannot attend at the scheduled time must contact the Unit Assessor promptly to determine if an acceptable alternative arrangement can be put in place, with documented reasons that warrant Special Consideration, or else the student may fail the unit.
Note 2:
This unit requires students to complete a 225 hour internship
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing | ||||
| LAWS1001 | Legal Process | ||||
| LAWS2011 | Statutory Interpretation | ||||
| LAWS4008 | Theories of Law | ||||
| LAWS2002 | Contract Law I | ||||
| LAWS2003 | Contract Law II | ||||
| LAWS2007 | Corporations Law | ||||
| LAWS2012 | Property Principles | ||||
| LAWS2015 | Torts | ||||
| LAWS2017 | Principles of Equity | ||||
| LAWS2010 | Environmental Law | ||||
| LAWS2005 | Constitutional Law | ||||
| LAWS3008 | Administrative Law | ||||
| LAWS2009 | Criminal Law | ||||
| LAWS2008 | Criminal Procedure | ||||
| LAWS2013 | Civil Litigation and Procedure | ||||
| LAWS2016 | Evidence | ||||
| LAWS2019 | Employment and Industrial Relations Law | ||||
| LAWS2022 | Competition and Consumer Law | ||||
| LAWS2021 | International Business Law | ||||
| LAWS2024 | Commercial Law | ||||
| LAWS3003 | Professional Conduct | Note 1 | |||
| LAWS3009 | Intellectual Property | ||||
| LAWS3007 | Private Law Remedies | ||||
| BUSN1004 | Starting a Business | ||||
| BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems | ||||
| BUSN1008 | Business Practice and Impact | ||||
| BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World | ||||
| BUSN2001 | Professional Development for the Workplace | ||||
| BUSN3003 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||||
| BUSN3005 | Internship A | Note 2 | |||
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| BUSN3007 | Industry Project I | ||||