About Business Law

Business Law is an ideal major for anyone planning a career in the business or government sectors. This major also lays the foundations for a successful postgraduate studies in law.

This major focuses on the fundamental relationship between law and business and is ideal for those planning careers in a range of business areas including professional accounting, business management, international trade and industrial relations. It will equip you with important skills in teamwork and in written and oral communication, as well as high-level analytical, problem-solving and research skills.

Gain a solid understanding of the Australian legal system and how it impacts on business and commercial transactions. You'll learn about the law relating to contract, torts, corporations, agency, partnership, fiduciary obligations, taxation, banking, secured transactions, e-commerce, intellectual property, consumer protection and international commercial law. You'll learn how to recognise and analyse potential legal problems that can arise from common business transactions. You'll acquire knowledge and skills that empower you to intelligently request, understand and act on legal services and advice. A strong grounding in business law is increasingly being seen as an attractive attribute for potential employers, as the personal liability of professionals, business managers and public servants continues to grow.
This major focuses on the fundamental relationship between law and business and is ideal for those planning careers in a range of business areas including professional accounting, business management, international trade and industrial relations. It will equip you with important skills in teamwork and in written and oral communication, as well as high-level analytical, problem-solving and research skills.

Entry Requirements

At The University of Western Australia (UWA), we understand that the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma focuses on inquiry, intercultural understanding and creativity. Given the rigorous, integrated nature of the IB curriculum, IB students are well prepared for university and will already be on an educational pathway consistent with UWA’s educational principles.

Our innovative course structure is based on a comprehensive international model and is wide-ranging and flexible, allowing you to be creative in choosing your pathway to success. You can choose from more than 65 course majors and will undertake units which have a global or cultural focus, such as a language or a Student Exchange or Study Abroad program. This ensures that just like the IB program, a degree from UWA equips you with a global outlook as well as critical analytical skills.

In addition to the career benefits of a UWA degree, you’ll enjoy an outstanding student experience. Our picturesque campus is located on the Swan River near Perth’s CBD, and we have more than 125 societies and clubs for you to choose from, ensuring you can enjoy a vibrant social, cultural and sporting life as a UWA student.

We believe it is important to accurately reflect IB scores in UWA admissions standards and have made significant adjustments to reflect the IB curriculum including students’ study of a second language and standard or higher-level mathematics. We welcome all applicants who have completed the IB program and who meet the following requirements:

  • Satisfy the University’s English language competence requirement by satisfactory performance in English language subjects (English A1 at HL or SL - Minimum score 4; English A2 at HL or SL - Minimum score 4; or English B at HL - Minimum score 5).
  • Achieve a sufficient number of International Baccalaureate Diploma points to be offered a place.
  • Satisfy any prerequisite subject requirements for your chosen course and major.

English Program Requirements

Qualification through WACE, TEE or equivalentPass in English, English Literature, or English as a Second Language

GCE O-level (GCSE and IGCSE)Minimum grade C / C6 in English, English Language, English (First Language) or English Literature.
Minimum grade A in IGCSE English as a Second Language, with grade 1(One) in Oral/Aural Communication.
Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority (independent and school-assessed O-levels are not sufficient).

TOEFL (paper-based)570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
Scholarship applicants require 580, with 45 in the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE)

IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score)82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading

IELTS (Academic)6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in EnglishC pass

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced EnglishB grade

CELT Bridging CourseOverall score of 70% with a minimum of 65% for each section
Law School requires an overall score of 80% with a minimum of 80% for reading and writing, and a minimum of 75% for speaking and listening.
Graduate School of Education requires an overall score of 75% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
Dental School requires an overall score of 75% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.
UWA Business School requires an overall score of 70% with a minimum of 70% in reading and writing.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic)Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections,
59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section.
Law School requires an overall score of 70 with a minimum score of 70 in each section.

Other qualifications assessed on an individual basis

English Requirements

  • Min PTE: 64
  • Min IELTS: 6.5
  • Min TOEFL: 82

Career

Business Law graduates are well qualified for a variety of roles in the private and government sectors. These include careers in accountancy (with appropriate further qualifications), business management, marketing, international trade, banking and finance, public service, industrial relations, human resource management and related professions and endeavours that draw on an appropriate level of knowledge of business law. Employers include government organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in areas such as consumer protection, competition policy, financial regulation, trade policy and legal assistance.
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Course Summary

Study level

Undergraduate

Discipline

Business and Management

Cricos

068916E, 003006C, 106082A

Duration

3 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$118,500 per year
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