Overview

Gain insight into the interplay between the financial, legal, political and economic systems and how these factors influence the contemporary business environment, both in Australian and global contexts. You will have hands-on experience with opportunities to work on real cases, while gaining essential courtroom experience.

This Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree programme from University of Newcastle is a combined programme meaning you will gain two qualifications in only five years of study.

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.

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

corporate lawyer

in-house counsel

policy/compliance officer

banking/finance lawyer

mortgage broker

accountant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal System and Method

Torts

Criminal Law and Procedure

Contracts

Constitutional Law

Administrative Law

Civil Dispute Resolution

Evidence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 144 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-09 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

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Credits

400 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Legal Studies Commerce View 71 other Bachelors in Civil & Private Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 023103C

There are a number of ways to gain entry to the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) programme at the University of Newcastle. Students may be considered for admission on the basis of:

NSW HSC or equivalent - irrespective of age of qualification;

Completed or partly completed higher education studies;

TAFE qualifications;

Overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian studies (International);

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35390 AUD / year

≈ 35390 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs

Newcastle

Australia

1333 - 2400 AUD / month

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