Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws
Why study the Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?
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.
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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
5 Years Full-timeUp to 12 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
84.40-84.45 / 82011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE
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International Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BEc/LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | 84.40-84.45 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC For more information, click here
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus direct to UNE Former and current domestic UNE students apply to study on campus or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive 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 | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and Mathematics. |
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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. 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 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 |
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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 10,000 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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| Academic Colours |
Peacock Blue (BCC 120) and Ultramarine (BCC 148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to twelve years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the two awards a candidate must pass units to the value 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:
| Course Structure | Credit Points | Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of Economics component: | 96 cps | |
| Core Units | 48 cps | |
| ONE Major | 36 cps | |
| Elective Units | 12 cps | |
| Bachelor of Laws component: | 144 cps | |
| Core Units | 108 cps | |
| Listed Units | 36 cps | |
| Total | 240 cps | |
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Approved Majors
Economics
Econometrics
Economic History
Environmental Analysis and Policy
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements including one major shall be awarded the Bachelor of Economics and the Bachelor of Laws.
Award of Bachelor of Economics
Candidates enrolled in the double degree program who have satisfied requirements for the Bachelor of Economics as stated in these rules may apply to graduate with the Bachelor of Economics providing they have successfully completed a further 48 credit points including LS100, 160, 231, 232, 371 and 372 from the Laws component.
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.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.