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Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws

Official Abbreviation BEc/LLB
Course Type Undergraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 5 Years Full-time
  • 10 Years Part-time
2008 UAI 83
2008 OP 9
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 240
Overview

The Bachelor of Economics/ Bachelor of Laws offers graduates broad career opportunites.

This double degree provides qualifications in both economics and law. The Bachelor of Economics provides students with an understanding of the functioning of a modern economy and a capacity to analyse the causes and consequences of economic change. The knowledge and skills acquired in the Economics degree program can give graduates a head start in the search for a rewarding and challenging career and the legal qualification enhances their employability. The Bachelor of Laws meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in all Australian States and Territories.

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

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. However, for some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. Law students are expected to have reliable internet access.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules
N/A
Career Opportunities

Examples include positions in federal and state public services as policy officers, analysts, economic modelers, advisers, trade and industry officers; private sector positions in financial management, forecasting, banking and insurance; international positions with agencies such as the World Bank, the United Nations and agribusiness firms and Legal Practitioner

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

The Work Ready Unit may be completed as an elective in the Economics component.

Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis on previous tertiary study.
Fast Track Summer Semester is available for selected law and economic units on a full-fee basis.
Other 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.

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. Economics: Students with above average grades are encouraged to undertake a fourth year of advanced study in their major, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Economics with Honours.
Scholarships The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
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