Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws

University of Wollongong - Wollongong

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Overview

With the Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws you will be equipped with a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a solid understanding of how the law operates in today’s dynamic and complex business environment. Combining law with business prepares you for a range of careers, giving you an edge as you gain a legal perspective on contemporary and socially responsible business practice.

Double degrees not only minimise the time commitment and cost of your studies, they are designed to broaden your knowledge and skills set to give you a competitive advantage in the workforce as leaders, innovators and problem-solvers. You will be prepared not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations.

On completion of this degree, you will be able to apply critical thinking, including the application of research methods to commercial issues in local, national and international contexts.

You will benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff who are some of the best in their fields. You will study commerce, business and administration and further develop your analytical and interpersonal skills. You will build high levels of literacy and numeracy in addition to your core legal subjects and choice of electives.

As part of an integrated skills program, you will be equipped with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation as well as provided opportunities to study abroad. In addition to your core subjects in business and law, you will select a business major to focus on.

Throughout this degree, you will have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections, including the opportunity to participate in highly valued industry internships in both business and law.

Majors

Areas of study

Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Business: Accountancy, business law, economics, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, public relations, sports marketing and management, supply chain management, sustainable business.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in-house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Business: Accountant, advertising executive, analyst, auditor, banker, brand/product manager, business adviser, economist, event manager, exporter/importer, financial controller, fund manager, HR manager consultant, insurance broker, market researcher, policy adviser, stockbroker.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer99.7599.95
Median rank to receive an offer91.896.05
Lowest rank to receive an offer83.186.6

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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