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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Commerce / Laws (Honours)

  • Bachelor

Prepare yourself for a career in finance, business or law by combining an in-depth understanding of commerce with advanced legal knowledge and highly transferable skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5.5 years full-time
Course Code
2363, 082616M
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$43,824 per year / $241,032 total

About this course

This program combines training in conducting research relevant to business or finance with high-level instruction in the law, and helps you develop extensive personal and professional skills.

In your commerce studies, you'll undertake a compulsory course on research methods, study electives that will advance your existing knowledge and skills, and complete a thesis on a topic of your choice.

Your law courses will take place in seminar-style learning spaces, specifically refurbished for law students. You'll have the opportunity to test your knowledge with your peers and teachers in an active learning environment.

You'll graduate with advanced legal and commerce knowledge and skills that set you apart in a competitive job market, while also providing a pathway to future research or learning.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Push the boundaries in critical and analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving and project management.
  • Develop practical legal skills and professional networks through comprehensive co-curricular program and events.
  • Gain the ability to successfully design and conduct research projects.
  • Fulfil the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner throughout Australia.

1 in Queensland for law

QS World University Rankings 2020

39 in the world for law

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Business systems planner
  • Business systems analyst
  • Risk manager
  • Company secretary
  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Legal project manager
  • Business analyst
  • Management consultant