Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business

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Fee type for this course: Full fee

Overview

Overview

This double degree prepares you for a challenging and exciting career in law, business or government.

By studying a range of business specialisations, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the tactics, processes and issues related to conducting business – within Australia and internationally.

You’ll also develop sought-after professional skills within law, such as:

  • advocacy
  • ethical judgement
  • communication
  • legal research and writing
  • interviewing and negotiation.

This flexible course offers diverse opportunities for industry-based learning placements. On graduation and once you’ve completed practical legal training, you’ll meet the academic requirements, as required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board, to practise law.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

Fees & Scholarships

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

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Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

The Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Business gives you flexible career opportunities in your business and/or law specialisation of choice.

On graduation, you'll meet the academic requirements of the Victorian Legal Admissions Board. After completing the 'practical legal training' requirements, you'll be able to practise law in Australia. To become a practising barrister in Victoria, you will need to pass the Victorian Bar exam.

With a growing demand for law graduates in the business sector, this double degree will help you stand out to prospective employers and can pave the way for a career in:

  • a government department/agency such as the Treasury or Foreign Affairs
  • federal or state government
  • community legal centres
  • not-for-profit businesses
  • the corporate law sector.

Depending on your specialisation, the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business could lead to roles such as:

  • financial analyst
  • policy adviser
  • legal adviser
  • industrial relations adviser
  • human rights advocate.

Salaries

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find average salaries for various law/business professions in Australia: