Program Overview

Looking for a challenging career in the legal or financial sector? Then the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws double degree is the perfect way to give you the knowledge and skills to enter the public sector as a manager or confidently take on the world of international business.

In this course you will study a wide range of commerce related subjects such as economics, accounting and information systems – as well as multiple legal electives including corporations law, contract law, property and criminal law.

No matter what study pathway you choose, this course will help you develop your advanced legal research and writing skills, which will open a wealth of career opportunities in the public or private sector, both locally and overseas.

Successful completion of this double degree will also enable you to be eligible for a host of professional accreditations including CPA Australia, CAANZ and the Financial Services Institute of Australia. The course is also recognised by the Supreme Courts of the ACT and NSW.

Combine a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:

• Obtain a broad and in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge of both commerce and law
• 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
• Learn advanced legal research and writing skills and how to implement them
• Be eligible for an extensive and globally recognised range of professional accreditation.

Core Major: Commerce and Accounting

The BGL Core Major is a cohesive and scaffolded stream of professional education units that will enable students to integrate theoretical learning with practice throughout their degrees through authentic, real-world learning experiences.

The new world of work requires agile, multi-skilled professionals with the transferable employability skills and critical and creative abilities to work across their industries and to craft diverse and new employment paths. This Professional Core stream will equip students to succeed in this fluid environment. Academics and industry will work together to facilitate a range of diverse opportunities for students - from internships and placements to industry projects and competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual real world learning experiences and more ¿ to ensure an iterative and fully integrated professional and academic education. Through this dedicated focus our students will be professional, career-ready graduates: collaborative, self-aware, critical thinkers with contemporary and theoretical knowledge and practical skills.