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.

Specialist Major: Accounting

The Major in Accounting aims to provide students with a transformative educational experience to produce highly competent, work-ready graduates with in-depth discipline knowledge, professional and technical skills and attributes to work as socially responsible accounting professionals in the private and public sectors.

Through a range of practical, interdisciplinary real world learning experiences, graduates will have well-developed skills in communication, networking, cross-cultural awareness and teamwork - future proofing UC's graduates to be able to adapt and contribute to the future of the 'knowledge society'.

Graduates of this course will be able to commence professional study programs with the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia.

Students taking this major will complete a series of carefully integrated units in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and finance.