Business - Law

Overview

This double degree in Business - Law from University of New England gives you a solid foundation in contemporary legal skills together with well-rounded knowledge in business so you can become a flexible all-rounder in any workplace. Gain valuable financial, critical analysis, decision-making and communication skills, as well as how to write for, research, argue and apply the law – a powerful blend of attributes that allow you to take advantage of many career opportunities in evolving sectors.

Why study the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws with UNE?

We’re highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

UNE is also home to Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city, with world-class expertise in academia and legal practice that has shaped exciting careers for decades. We focus on more than just theory, giving you significant research challenges and real-world case study experiences.

Together, the combination will future proof your career in the dynamic world of business and law – and open the door to a wide range of career choices.

Career outcomes

The combination of Business and Law studies allows you to step into a variety of career pathways and adds significant value to your role. By giving you a breadth of skills, this double degree gives you the opportunity to focus on what matters most – safeguarding your career and choosing the direction you want to take. Career options include working in:

• legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
• government departments
• banking and commerce
• accounting and finance
• agribusiness
• economics
• human resources
• marketing
• business analytics.

Please note, to be admitted to practice as a solicitor, barrister or legal practitioner in Australia, you will need to undertake a course of professional legal training (PLT).