Bachelor of Commerce / Laws (Honours)
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
Within the combined degree program, students study a combination of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) courses over a period of five years full-time. On completion of the first three years students will have completed all the courses required for the Bachelor of Commerce degree. In the final two years of the combined degree program students complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and may enrol in these two years on a less than full time basis.Students completing this combined degree program become specialists in Commerce and meet the academic requirements to practice law in NSW. However, students wishing to practice law must also complete postgraduate professional training approved by the Legal Profession Admission Board. Alternatively, students completing this degree may apply for entry to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice Program - see separate handbook entry - which allows immediate admission to legal practice on graduation.
Structure
- The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is undertaken over five years of full-time study. The combined degree program requires students to successfully complete 400 units, which is comprised of: 160 units Laws (Honours) core courses
- 70 units Commerce core courses
- 80 units Laws (Honours) directed courses
- One 60 unit Commerce major
- 10 units from the Work Integrated Learning course list
- 20 units of electives.
Subjects
- Law
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- For the Bachelor of Commerce: assumed knowledge of Mathematics
- No assumed knowledge for Law
- Selection is via academic merit only
Recognition
Students completing this combined degree may meet the academic requirements to practice Law in New South Wales.
Study pathways
Credit may be available to students who have studied a VET course or who have studied through another Higher Education Institution. Honours in the Bachelor of Commerce is available as an additional year to students who achieve a credit grade point average.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle City Precinct | International: $171,075 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Newcastle City Precinct.
Fees are indicative and subject to variation. Overall program fee may vary based on course selection.
