Degree overview

Become an expert in financial law.

The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a unique degree that will prepare you for a career in varied legal settings including financial and business law, along with the expertise to work in related fields.

Career opportunities

Undertaking studies in law not only prepares you for a career in the legal profession but a huge variety of other roles in sectors ranging from government and business to media and the arts. Complementing your legal knowledge with expertise in commerce further enhances your employability in business and finance related fields.

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87.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Business and Management

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88.6% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Law and Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 40037

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UAC Code

Program Code 40037

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Program Code 40037

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Course overview

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.

Domestic students who commence full time in Semester 2 should expect to complete the program in a minimum of 5.5 years.

This is a combined degree

For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees: Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Combined

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

Law on the Beach 1:50

Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing our students to work on real-world cases alongside their studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.

Career-ready placements

Law students complete the first 105 hours of required supervised clinical legal experience under the supervision of solicitors from our School. School staff also assist to arrange external placements to make up the remaining 180 hours required to qualify to practise as a lawyer. The Bachelor of Commerce integrates opportunities for you to gain national and international workplace experience.

Studying at Newcastle City campus

Student showcase

Work Integrated Learning at KPMG 1:43

Hear from international student Heidi, who has done her Work Integrated Learning with KPMG Newcastle.

How to apply

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You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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