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RMIT University

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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)

  • Bachelor

Explore the endless opportunities of law, economics and finance.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
BP339BLDD, 103212J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$36,480 per year / $182,400 total

About this course

With the increased scrutiny into the financial services and banking industry, organisations are responding to intensifying compliance regimes.

Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance) double degree have the opportunity to work in various areas of law, for example, as corporate lawyers, financial services advisory lawyers or dispute resolution/litigation lawyers in legal service organisations or public and private enterprises. Career development learning is scaffolded across all stages of the program.

Through your studies, you will possess an understanding of the fundamental areas of legal knowledge, the Australian legal system and its underlying principles and concepts (including international and comparative contexts), the broad theoretical basis of the law and its social context, the principles and values of justice and ethical practice in a technology impacted, evolving legal system.

You will also develop the knowledge and skills required in the financial management of public and private enterprises through a broad-based curriculum involving highly-focussed and in-depth theoretical and practical learning and professional training in economics and finance, combined with generalist business studies in statistics, accounting, marketing, management, and business IT.

This degree is designed to prepare you to be admitted to legal practice in Victoria.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

Graduates from this double degree have the opportunity to work in various areas of law, for example, as corporate lawyers, financial services advisory lawyers or dispute resolution or litigation lawyers in legal service organisations or public and private enterprises.

You will able to provide value-adding advice from two disciplines that will enable individuals, public and private organizations to make commercially informed decisions.

To be eligible to be admitted to practise law in Australia, graduates must additionally complete the Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements, either: one year of Supervised Workplace Training with a law firm or an approved PLT course. The PLT course can be undertaken on a fee-paying basis through Leo Cussen Centre for Law or The College of Law.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.