University of Canberra

Course Details

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws

Course Description

After a career where commerce and law expertly coincide? This Double Degree will prep you for a carefully considered career in the legal or financial sectors, in public sector management or on the world stage of international business. You’ll have a choice of promotion-worthy electives like economics, financial planning, accounting and information systems, study a distinctly commercial orientation of legal subjects including corporations law, contract law, property and criminal law, plus you’ll become supremely adept at advanced legal research and writing. Like a little sweetener to convince you? This Double Degree also comes with a host of professional accreditations, including from CPA Australia, the CAANZ and the Financial Services Institute of Australia and it’s recognised by the Supreme Courts of the ACT and NSW. That’s quals galore! Combine a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will: obtain in-depth knowledge of relevant disciplinary theory and practices, as well their practical application in your chosen disciplines fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries acquire the ability to problem solve, analyse and evaluate information in a systematic, creative and insightful way use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment gain a broad understanding of concepts which are fundamental to commerce acquire a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law in your chosen electives.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
5year

Career outcomes

Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws graduates in a range of sectors including in: Accounting Banking and Financial Services Business Administration Economics Financial Planning Human Resource Management Private Practitioner Barrister Solicitor.

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws University of Canberra