Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws
| Official Abbreviation | BEc/LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. |
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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 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | The Work Ready Unit may be completed as an elective in the Economics component. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis on previous tertiary study. |
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| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected units (Commonwealth Supported Places available) |
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| 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. |
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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. 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. |
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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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| 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 Economics component: 96 credit points with at least 24 credit points at 300-level;
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:
Course Structure |
Credit Points | Totals |
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Bachelor of Economics component: |
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Core Units |
48 cps |
96 cps |
Approved Majors |
36 cps |
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Elective Units |
12 cps |
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Bachelor of Laws component: |
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Core Units |
108 cps |
144 cps |
Elective Units |
36 cps |
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Total |
240 cps |
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Approved Majors
Economics
Econometrics
Economic History
Environmental Analysis and Policy
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 Economics.
Award of Bachelor of Economics
Candidates who wish to remain enrolled in the double degree program but who have satisfied requirements for the Bachelor of Economics may apply to graduate with the award of Bachelor of Economics.