Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
Why study the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?
The Bachelor of Business component comprises96 credit points, made up of 60 credit points of compulsory units and one major to the value of 36 credit points.
Students must complete their Business units as soon as possible after commencing their degree. The units selected in first year will depend on the major that is to be completed in the Business component and personal preference.
The Bachelor of Laws component comprises 144 credit points of study. Students must complete 16 compulsory units (96 credit points). The compulsory units cover areas of study required for admission as a legal practitioner including Criminal law, Contracts, Torts, Property Law, Constitutional Law and Professional Conduct. In their final 2 years students must select a further 8 units (48 credit points) from a number of electives. The electives allow students to explore areas of particular interest. Students with an appopriate Grade Point Average may elect to enter into the honours in law program in their final year of study.
All compulsory units are offered each year both on campus and off campus, as are most electives with large enrolments. However some elective units are offered in alternate years, students need to take account of this when planning their program.
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in legal practice, legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations, solicitor/barrister, commercial firms, government departments, banking, management, large business enterprises and the public service.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
5 Years Full-time10 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
92009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BBus/LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 83 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 9 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and mutual recognition legislation extends admission to other Australian jurisdictions. After completion of academic qualifications in law, entry to legal practice also requires the completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course. Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. Law Students' Society: There is an active Law students' Society at UNE, which organises inter-varsity mooting and social activities for students. The Society also represents the interests of Law students through its elected representatives on School Committees and provides a range of services for Law alumni as well as facilitating links between legal practitioners and students. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units in English. |
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| Additional Requirements | Admission to these double degrees is selective and higher UAI scores will be required than for the individual non law course. Law students are expected to have reliable Internet access |
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| Advanced Standing | Business: Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study. Law: Advanced standing may be given for prior study in any Australian program that meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner (including courses offered by the NSW Legal Practitioner's Admission Board or its equivalent). Advanced standing cannot be given for work experience or legal studies that are not part of a course that meets admission requirements. |
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| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected units (Commonwealth Supported Places available) |
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| Honours | Law: Students who have achieved a grade point average of 5.5 or better in the preceding eight law units (P=4, C=5, D=6, HD=7) may be admitted to the Honours Program in the final year of study. This program is based on a thesis of 15,000 words. The honours result is based on the grade awarded for the thesis plus grades for the best 15 units towards the degree. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
peacock blue (BCC 120)/ultramarine (148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the two awards a candidate shall complete a total of 240 credit points comprising:Bachelor of Business component: 96 credit points;
Bachelor of Laws component: 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising two components:
Program of Study Overview |
Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of Business component: Candidates must pass the units prescribed for this component in the first three years of full-time equivalent study |
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| Core Units | 60 cps |
| Approved Majors | 36 cps |
| Bachelor of Business component total | 96 cps |
| Bachelor of Laws component: Candidates should include units LS100 and LS160 as part of their first year of enrolment. |
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| Core Units | 108 cps |
| Elective Units | 36 cps |
| Bachelor of Laws component total | 144 cps |
| Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business component total | 240 cps |
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Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the double degree program may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Commerce on completion of 48 credit points, or may transfer from the double degree program to the Bachelor of Business.
Award of Bachelor of Business
Candidate enrolled in the double degree program who have satisfied requirements for the Bachelor of Business Component (10 compulsory units and one major) may apply to graduate with the award of Bachelor of Business providing they have successfully completed LS100, 160, 231, 232, 371, 372 and 12 credit points in other LS prefixed units may apply to graduate with the award of Bachelor of Business.
Award of Bachelor of Business
Candidates who wish to remain enrolled in the double degree program but who have satisfied requirements for the Bachelor of Business may apply to graduate with the award of Bachelor of Business.