Program Overview

Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

The Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Laws (Honours) combines the fundamentals of law and business with advanced research skills to ensure that students stand out in the field. This program is designed to prepare students for a range of roles in business and law.

Course Description

The Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is offered jointly by UTS Law and UTS Business. This course provides students with a robust foundation in business, as well as satisfying the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer. It also gives students the opportunity to gain advanced research skills that can be used in further higher degree research such as Master of Laws or PhD.

Course Details

• Code: UTS: C09084 (version 2), CRICOS: E
• Duration: 5 years full time
• Course Fees: The indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students is $91,455.00.
• Location: Classes are held at the City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations. Some courses are delivered via online (distance) learning.

What You'll Study

Students' Business studies will commence with a range of core subjects, where they'll build knowledge of economics, marketing, decision-making, and more. They'll then specialise their skills through their choice of business majors in nine fascinating and in-demand areas. Meanwhile, they'll undertake core law subjects and choose from a range of electives, building knowledge in areas like civil practice, ethics, and evidence.

Typical Course Program

The outline shows an example program for the Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Laws (Honours) based on a full-time study load. Please note that the exact program may differ based on unique circumstances, such as commencement date, subject selections, and recognition of prior learning.

Subjects at a Glance

Core Subjects

• 22108: Accounting and Accountability
• 23115: Economics for Business
• 21212: People and Organisations
• 26134: Responsible Evidence-Based Decisions
• 24109: Marketing and Customer Value
• 25400: Financial Literacy
• 21214: Business and Social Impact
• 22208: Accounting, Business and Society

Course Highlights

• Students will acquire specialised knowledge and skills in business, law, research, problem-solving, and their major discipline.
• This program is designed to prepare students for a range of roles in business and law.
• The course includes a research-based honours project.

Industry Accreditation

This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).

Admissions Information

• Year 12 Adjustment Factor Scheme: If students perform highly in their Year 12 subjects, their selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.
• ATAR and Selection Ranks: The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows how students rank compared to all the students in their year group in New South Wales.
• Scholarships and Prizes: Discover scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research students.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS.

Assumed Knowledge

Proficiency in English and mathematics.

Professional Recognition

This course satisfies the requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training program.

Career Options

• Lawyer
• Business Professional
• Legal Advisor
• In-house Legal Counsel
• Marketing Officer
• Civil Lawyer
• Finance Officer
• Policy Officer
• Criminal Lawyer

Why Study Law at UTS

With a Law degree at UTS, students will gain work-ready skills and learn how to ethically use law and new technologies to create positive social change. Employers value UTS graduates for their problem-solving, collaborative skills, and lateral thinking.