Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Laws - MGSC03
Course Code: | MGSC03 |
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Course Version: | 1 |
Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline(s): | Canberra Business School Canberra Law School |
UAC Code: | 361325 |
CRICOS Code: | 099011A |
Selection Rank: | 85 |
English Language Requirements: | There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website. |
Our business savvy and accredited law degree can earn you a healthy salary
Focusing on corporate and commercial law and practical legal problem solving, and offering specialised electives in subjects like IT, accounting, HR and marketing, UC’s Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business will provide the foundation for your legal and business education.
If you’re an aspiring manager, you’ll gain broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in a range of core business areas and the necessary skills to be effective in today’s changing workplaces.
Our expert teachers will encourage you to develop your advocacy abilities and legal skills, while understanding their connections to the theory and history of law.
Supporting your development as a socially responsible and ethical legal and management professional will be our small class sizes and state-of-the-art facilities, and ties with the National Centre for Corporate Law and National Institute of Governance. You’ll also benefit from the relationships we’ve forged with law firms, the public sector (a huge employer in Canberra) and non-government organisations (NGOs).
What’s more, you’ll also get to apply your talents in the real world with opportunities to complete a law internship and study overseas and be able to fast-track your studies during our winter term.
The UC Bachelor of Laws has professional accreditation with the Supreme Court of the ACT and New South Wales and allows students in their final year of study to begin their Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.¿
Combine a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:
- gain a broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession, becoming an advocate, or undertaking related careers
- fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
- specialise, through electives, in selected areas of law with an emphasis on commercial law
- specialise in a range of management areas, including human resource management, finance, IT and accounting, marketing and business analytics
- acquire a broad understanding of the theory and practice of management and the ability to problem solve, analyse and evaluate information in a systematic, creative and insightful way
Career opportunities
- law firms
- government and the public sector, including as in-house counsel, policy advisor, and in legislative drafting and law reform
- the community sector, such as community legal work and professional advocacy
- private legal practice
- small or large businesses
- management
- education and research.
Enquiries
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN 1800 864 226
- Prospective International Students
- In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
- Current and Commencing Students
- In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
Admission Requirements
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Periods Course is Open to New Admissions
Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) | BBus (Entrepreneurship&Innovation) |
Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | BBus (HumanResMgt) |
Bachelor of Business (International Business) | BBus (IntlBus) |
Bachelor of Business (Management) | BBus (Mgt) |
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus (Mktg) |
Bachelor of Business (Service Management) | BBus (ServiceMgt) |
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) | BBus (SportMgt) |
Alternate Exit Awards
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) | Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) | Bachelor of Business (Management) | Bachelor of Laws | Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | Bachelor of Business (Service Management) | Bachelor of Business (International Business) |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Flexible: | The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities. |
Placement: | The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required. |
On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
Online: | The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required. |
Research: | The unit is research focused. Attendance at regular classes in not required, however on-campus, face to face activity may be necessary. |
To find out more about delivery modes that are available for units in this course please visit
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2021 | CSP |
$32,300 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Professional Accreditation
Refer to individual courses
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
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Refer to individual courses. | - |
Course Duration
Standard 5 year full time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Honours
Bachelor of Business High performing students may be eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course. Bachelor of Laws This course has an embedded honours programme which allows high-achieving students to enrol in the unit Honours Law (6cp) in place of two law electives in their final year.
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
Refer to individual courses.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.