Bachelor of Commerce/Law

UNSW Sydney

About Bachelor of Commerce/Law

The Bachelor of Commerce/Law will distinguish you in a competitive business world, underpinned by a comprehensive legal education.

You'll build a thorough understanding of the legal processes, systems and frameworks in society and knowledge of how the law and business interact. In your Commerce degree, you'll learn core business principles across a range of disciplines through our Integrated First Year. You'll choose courses that align with your interests and career ambitions, with specialised studies in accounting, business, analytics, economics, finance, financial technology, human resource management, information systems, marketing and taxation.

Whether you're pursuing a career in legal practice or wanting to make your mark in the business world, you'll graduate prepared for success with relevant industry experience and connections and with the skills to provide strategic commercial and legal advice.

World-class scholarship
Learn from the minds at the forefront of research and industry knowledge at world top 50 faculties UNSW Law & Justice and UNSW Business School*. Study at a Group of Eight (Go8) university that has the highest quality teaching among Australia's research-intensive law schools.

Multiply your opportunities
At UNSW, you'll study undergraduate law as part of a double degree. Be part of a diverse cohort of interdisciplinary thinkers that combine their passion for law and justice with expertise in other disciplines. Our graduates have applied their law degree to countless industries as critical thinkers and problem-solvers that bring the added perspective of a second specialisation.

Exclusive career support
Graduate career-ready with UNSW Law & Justice's in-house careers service, dedicated to our students and alumni. The service includes a jobs board and a range of resources, presentations and workshops to maximise your employability. As a commerce student, you'll also have access to UNSW Business School's Career Accelerator, offering internships, mentoring, practicums and more.

Experiential learning
Apply your knowledge from the classroom to industry experiences and experiential learning opportunities. You'll have the chance through both of your degrees to gain for-credit practical experience through exchange and international courses, internships, clinics and competitions.

Global student opportunities
Gain global perspectives by studying other countries' legal systems through overseas electives in China, the USA, Switzerland, India, Vanuatu and Chile. Or you may wish to immerse yourself abroad through student exchange at one of UNSW's more than 300 exchange hosts across 38 countries.

End-to-end legal education
Prepare for legal practice all in one place. All law graduates in Australia must complete PLT to practise as a lawyer. UNSW's PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

^{*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022}

Entry Requirements

We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Qualifications	Direct entry requirement
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)	11 All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)	31 Results based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2019 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more details, visit www.uac.edu.au
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)	1210 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

English Requirements

Min PTE : 65
Min IELTS : 7
Min TOEFL : 94

Career

Future careers

Study law as a double degree to be a well-rounded graduate that's prepared for a career practising law or applying your legal mind and skills to other industries. UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 1^st in Sydney for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2022). That's because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will seek you out for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, creative problem solving and analytical skills.

Whether you're looking to work in the legal profession or climb the corporate ladder, as a graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce/Law, you'll have the knowledge, skills and experience to pursue a range of career opportunities, including careers of the future. Some of the most common jobs our graduates find employment in are:

Intellectual property lawyer
Contract and employment lawyer
Tax law specialist
Trial lawyer
Barrister
Consultant

End-to-end Legal Education at UNSW

Completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at UNSW will take you a step towards becoming a lawyer, followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). All law graduates in Australia must complete PLT to practise as a lawyer. UNSW's PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

Step 1 – Complete your Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Step 2 – Complete your GDLPP at UNSW.

Step 3 – Apply to the Supreme Court for admission to practice.

UNSW Law & Justice students also have the opportunity to fast track their path to practice by completing their PLT while finishing their undergraduate degree.

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Potential careers

Intellectual property lawyer
Contract and employment lawyer
Tax law specialist
Trial lawyer

Honours

Take your Commerce studies to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by top-tier researchers and work on industry relevant projects while undertaking a significant research thesis. Graduate with advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills that are highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about BCom Honours.

Accreditation

Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW)

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Course Summary

Study level

Undergraduate

Discipline

Law

Cricos

005946J

Duration

5 years

Study mode

Mix

Fee*

A$45,235 per year

University Summary

AU Ranking: 4

QS Ranking: 44

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