Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide

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University of South Australia

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

089097F

Campuses

City West

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2024

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,100 / year

Next Intake July-2024

Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business (Economics, Finance and Trade)

About

Study at a university ranked No.1 in South Australia for graduate careers in Law¹.
Join a university ranked No. 1 in South Australia and Top 15 in Australia for Business and Economics².
Gain a competitive edge with expertise in two fields and graduate with two degrees in just 5 years.
Study a law degree accredited by The Australian Law Schools Standards Committee.
Develop an advanced understanding of key legal principles, processes and methods with a professional law honours degree.
Learn about the global business environment, focusing on currency markets, economic exchange and global trade activities.
Gain real-world experience as part of your studies through an internship, student exchange or mentorship opportunity.
Undertake a professional placement, Community Justice project or high-level research in your final year.
Gain practical skills with computer simulation software and access our state-of-the-art Iress Trading Room on campus.
Experience our on-campus moot court and learn what it's like to act as an advocate and present before a judge.
Participate in our student-run Legal Advice Clinic and provide advice to clients under the supervision of a managing solicitor.
Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Law and Applied Economics³.
Experience a university ranked No. 1 in South Australia for law campus facilities⁴and resources⁵.

¹ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-22, Law and Paralegal Studies – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA public universities 22023 THE Subject Rankings. 32018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 4ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Law and Paralegal Studies – Learning Resources Indicator (Undergraduate). Public universities. 5ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Law and Paralegal Studies (Undergraduate). Public universities.

This degree is made up of 40 courses. You will do 24 courses in law and 12 courses in economics, finance and trade.

Laws (Honours)

As a UniSA Law student, you'll gain valuable skills from day one, including in reasoning, reporting, analysis, negotiation, communication and advocacy. You will also experience what it's like to argue a case and provide legal advice.

Throughout your degree you will study core courses that teach you the fundamental legal concepts that underpin the Australian legal system. Courses such as torts, contracts, criminal law and constitutional law will give you a good understanding of basic legal principles.

Our Law program also features courses that build your leadership skills, intercultural communication, project management and capacity for community engagement.

You will have the opportunity to have practical learning experiences including mooting, negotiation, and witness examination. You will also engage in a Community Justice project, high-level research or an industry placement, ensuring you'll be prepared for legal practise upon graduation.

Economics, Finance and Trade

You will study core courses in areas such as accounting and economic theory. You will also learn the latest in specialist areas such as:

Growth development and the macroeconomy
Portfolio and fund management
International currency and banking markets

Through your choice of electives you can expand your knowledge in an area of professional interest such as health law, sports law, family law and human rights law.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate

Career

Our quality teaching, focus on developing your practical skills and opportunities to connect with industry beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career-ready.

You will hold a desirable skillset for a diverse range of careers including:

Business analyst: interpreting data and reporting on it; making recommendations based on research findings; applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data
Corporate lawyer: ensuring the legality of commercial transactions within an organization and informing clients of their legal rights and responsibilities
Economist: using data and modelling techniques to provide specialist advice to consumers, business and governments on particular economic, business and policy-related issues; analysing data for interpreting and forecasting consumer business trends; using economic information to inform business decision-making within a global business environment
Immigration consultant: assisting clients with the appropriate legal requirements and documentation to emigrate from one country to another for study, work, travel or business purposes; understanding of immigration law and visa law
International trade lawyer: creating agreements that govern trade and commerce between countries and/or across borders; advising businesses and organisations of what they must do in order to comply with international trade laws
Policy adviser: analysing policies and their effects to provide advice and guidance to governments and organisations; offering strategic policy and planning advice on programs and operations; reviewing, developing, and implementing policies and strategies
Policy analyst: analysing a range of economic and social issues and formulating and evaluating policies in addressing these issues; analysing on behalf of business or government proposed policy interventions and its potential impact at the individual, business and societal level
Procurement manager: implementing and managing consistent strategies for procuring, storing and distributing goods and services; monitoring business trends and product availability to ensure best prices, quality and delivery times; managing supplier relationships; overseeing a team of purchasing agents
Project manager: ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to project plans; managing project team resources; scheduling, preparation and resource forecasting; managing vendors and suppliers; managing budgets
Solicitor:
Commercial Solicitor: focusing on business-specific legal practice such as: corporate, contract, competition, communications, commercial property, finance, employment, intellectual property, transport, sports and media law
Personal Solicitor: focusing on areas such as personal injury, family and tort law, criminal litigation, succession and inheritance, residential property, taxation and trusts
Barrister: advocacy, litigation and dispute resolution, preparing matters for trial.

You can also consider other legal careers such as lawyer, judge's associate, mediator and more.

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program covers in a comprehensive way the academic requirements for admission to practice as specified by the national Law Admissions Consultative Committee and applied in South Australia by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council. In addition to the academic requirements of the program, students seeking admission to practice are required to complete an approved practical legal training (PLT) program. Students seeking admission to practice in other Australian jurisdictions should apply to the appropriate admitting authority.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 36,100 / year

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

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Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.