Overview

The University of New England's Bachelor of Economics - Laws is crafted to help you develop the contemporary knowledge, skills and attributes required for legal problem solving and economic decision making across a diverse range of issues and industries.

You will benefit from UNE’s unique regional, rural and remote perspective on legal issues, as well as a particular emphasis on social responsibility, ethical decision making and environmental and business sustainability in the economics component. You will graduate with strong economic and quantitative acumen and a professionally accredited law degree, together with advanced technical skills in data analysis and research.

Career outcomes

The combination of law and economics expertise will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes required for problem solving and economic decision making across a diverse range of economic and legal concerns. This degree will give you a strong economic and quantitative background that allows you to work in many areas, including:

legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
government departments, consultancy and research firms, regulatory bodies
federal and state public services
finance companies, banks and commerce
private sector positions in financial management
commodities and future trading
importing/exporting
international agencies.

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).

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Laws' (LLB) is accredited with the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Statistics
Australian Economic Institutions and Performance
Quantitative Skills with Applications
Law in Context
Legal Professional Skills
Torts Law

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , National

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If you are an international applicant you can apply at any time. We will consider late applications where possible.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

Economics Legal Studies View 179 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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91

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code 012209F

To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.

By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English and any 2 units of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
Proof of identity and citizenship.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31104 AUD / year

≈ 31104 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16565 AUD / year

≈ 16565 AUD / year

Additional Details

National Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Armidale

Australia

1500 - 2100 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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