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.
We offer valuable opportunities to network and learn through law & justice industry partnerships, and international collaborations with exchange partners.
Our partnerships with Magistrates’ Courts and community legal services let you apply your legal knowledge while you study. Some of our major clients, partners and industry associations include:
Australian Centre for Financial Studies
Department of Justice, Victoria
Migration Institute of Australia
FCG Legal
Stary Norton Halphen Lawyers
Law Institute of Victoria
Magistrates’ Courts of Victoria.
VU's Victoria Law School helps graduates to prepare for workplace success through our renowned moot program.
A moot court is a mock court which mimics a live court room, helping you to finesse your legal skills for work in the real world.
Our Queen Street law hub on our City Campus is in the heart of Melbourne's legal district.
computer labs, student lounges, study spaces and a prayer room.
You’ll gain real insight into legal practice and start building networks for your future career.
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
Minimum entry criteria include:
English-language requirements
academic requirements.
Your work and life experience will also be considered.
To find specific entry requirements for this course, please select the section below that is most relevant to you.
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.
Credit & Entry pathways into this course
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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.
Every year, we award hundreds of scholarships, worth millions of dollars combined, to students at all levels of study.
Our scholarships
support marginalised groups and reward high achievers for their hard work and perseverance.
Whether you are struggling with costs or circumstance, or seeking recognition for your accomplishments, apply for a scholarship with us – so that we can help you to thrive at VU and beyond.
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: