Bachelor of Commerce/Law

Strive for success with two sought after degrees.

Become one of Australia’s most employable graduates. Develop a strong understanding of the business world and a sharp legal and analytical mind through the Bachelor of Commerce/Law.

Faculty

Faculty of Law and Justice

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Award

Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws

Commencing Terms

Term 1

Duration (Full Time)

5 Years

Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce/Law will distinguish you in a competitive business world, underpinned by a comprehensive legal education.

You'll build a thorough understanding of the legal processes, systems and frameworks in society and knowledge of how the law and business interact. In your Commerce degree, you’ll learn core business principles across a range of disciplines through our Integrated First Year. You’ll choose courses that align with your interests and career ambitions, with specialised studies in accounting, business, analytics, economics, finance, financial technology, human resource management, information systems, marketing and taxation.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in legal practice or wanting to make your mark in the business world, you'll graduate prepared for success with relevant industry experience and connections and with the skills to provide strategic commercial and legal advice.

^{*Term 3 Intake is additionally available to International Students only.}

Key features

Be challenged through debate and interactive discussion to develop practical skills such as reasoning, legal research, analysis, argument and negotiation.
Put what you learn in the classroom into action in the real world through legal clinics, internships, case and mooting competitions, global practicums, and clerkships.
Choose from a broad variety of business majors, including Fintech, Business Analytics, Taxation and International Business.
Gain a breadth of experience and nuance of understanding across a range of business disciplines in your first year of the BCom, preparing you to tackle complex, multi-faceted challenges in the workplace. These courses are designed to reflect the nature of real-world business, and we call it the Integrated First Year.
Develop the values, skills and qualities necessary to become a qualified legal practitioner with a strong sense of citizenship, community and social justice.
Graduate with a MyBCom digital portfolio. MyBCom is an award winning interactive platform and assessment tool. You'll use MyBCom throughout your degree to guide your studies, develop a tailored career plan, and collate a portfolio of professional experiences to showcase future employers.
Bring together two sought-after degrees to become a graduate in-demand by industry.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

World-class education
UNSW Business School is ranked the #1 business school in Australia by AFR BOSS* and our UNSW Law and Justice is in the world top 50 law faculties**.

You'll learn from the minds at the forefront of research and industry knowledge and study at a Group of Eight (Go8) university that has the highest quality teaching among Australia’s research-intensive law schools.

Multiply your opportunities
At UNSW, you’ll study undergraduate law as part of a double degree. Be part of a diverse cohort of interdisciplinary thinkers that combine their passion for law and justice with expertise in other disciplines. Our graduates have applied their law degree to countless industries as critical thinkers and problem-solvers that bring the added perspective of a second specialisation.

Exclusive career support
Graduate career-ready with UNSW Law & Justice’s in-house careers service, dedicated to our students and alumni. The service includes a jobs board and a range of resources, presentations and workshops to maximise your employability. As a commerce student, you’ll also have access to UNSW Business School’s Career Accelerator, offering internships, mentoring, practicums and more.

Experiential learning
Apply your knowledge from the classroom to industry experiences and experiential learning opportunities. You’ll have the chance through both of your degrees to gain for-credit practical experience through exchange and international courses, internships, clinics and competitions.

Global student opportunities
Gain global perspectives by studying other countries’ legal systems through overseas electives in China, the USA, Switzerland, India, Vanuatu and Chile. Or you may wish to immerse yourself abroad through student exchange at one of UNSW’s more than 300 exchange hosts across 38 countries.

End-to-end legal education
Prepare for legal practice all in one place. All law graduates in Australia must complete PLT to practise as a lawyer. UNSW’s PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

^{*AFR BOSS 2022 Best Business School Rankings}

^{**QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023}

Program Code

4733

CRICOS Code

005946J

Campus

Kensington

UAC Code

426000

Total Units of Credit (UOC)

240

Indicative Enrolments

800

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Entry requirements

2023 Lowest Selection Rank

92.9 + [LAT]

2023 A Levels

17 + [LAT]

2023 IB Diploma

36 + [LAT]

2023 Lowest ATAR

86.05*

The 2022 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2022.

The 2022 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.

The 2022 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2022. It is to be used as a guide only.

The 2022 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.

To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.

We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.

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Additional Selection Criteria

All domestic applicants* who wish to study an undergraduate Law double degree at UNSW need to sit the Law Admission Test (LAT), including those:

enrolled in their final year of secondary schooling (Year 12 HSC or equivalent)
who have already completed their secondary schooling (e.g. those on a gap year)
who are currently studying at another university and wish to apply to transfer to UNSW Bachelor of Laws double degrees
students in Year 11 who wish to sit the LAT before their HSC year (LAT results are valid for two years)

*Domestic applicants include Australian citizens and permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens.

^Domestic applicants that aren’t required to sit the LAT as they’re assessed under multiple other criteria include:

Indigenous students undertaking the Pre-Law Program at UNSW
UNSW Gateway students applying for an early conditional offer
current UNSW students applying for Internal Program Transfer (IPT)

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics Advanced

Adjustment Factors

We offer adjustment factor schemes that take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.

Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.

Admission pathways

Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.

Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.

Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.

Alternative Entry
Not everyone applies to university straight from high school. That’s why UNSW considers a range of qualifications, life experience and pathway programs for admission into our degrees. Find out what you’ll need to apply to UNSW, depending on where you’re at in life.

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UNSW Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
Every year UNSW Law & Justice provides up to 100 places for students studying a non-law degree at UNSW to transfer into a Law double degree. Alternative entry through Internal Program Transfer (IPT) doesn’t require you to sit the LAT and providing you receive full credit for your first year of studies, it won’t take you any longer to complete a law double degree.

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Credit Transfer Policy
If you've completed prior learning at another tertiary institution or in another UNSW degree, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. Find out more in the Credit Transfer Rules and Regulations.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

International direct entry

I studied in:

We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.

Please contact us for direct entry requirements.

Commencing terms

International students have the unique benefit of being able to begin this degree in Term 1 or Term 3. Learn more about UNSW's trimesters here.

Admission pathways

If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence. 

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals.

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English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

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Program structure

The Bachelor of Commerce/Law double degree is five years full time, consisting of 40 courses (240 Units of Credit (UOC)). The degree includes:

Commerce Integrated First Year Courses
One Commerce Major
Core Law Courses
Prescribed Law Elective
Law Electives

Two degrees doesn’t mean double the workload. Each year you’ll complete the same number of units as a single degree, eight courses (48 UOC) across three terms. Our three-term calendar allows you the flexibility to tailor your schedule to suit your goals. With two three-course terms and one two-course term per year, you’ll have the time to focus on completing extra-curricular activities on campus or for-credit industry opportunities.

Professional development courses and experiences integrated into your degree include:

Mandatory Work Integrated Learning – You must complete at least one course with a work-integrated learning focus such as an internship or business practicum
Working with clients and lawyers at Kingsford Legal Centre, a fully functioning legal centre that operates out of the UNSW Law & Justice Building.
Final Year Synthesis – Synthesise your learning by applying and integrating the knowledge and skills gained throughout your Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
COMM3999 myBCom Graduate Portfolio

Study areas

Accounting

Behavioural Economics

Business Analytics

Business Economics

Finance

FinTech

Human Resource Management

Information Systems

Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship

International Business

Marketing

Taxation

Full program structure

You’ll study core commerce and law courses, a commerce major, law electives and general education courses. As well as your for-credit courses, you’ll also have the opportunity to build in-demand skills such as public speaking, problem solving and data analytics.

The UNSW Bachelor of Laws will explore all the areas of law you’re required to understand and teach you key skills such as legal research, reasoning and analysis. Through your core law courses, you’ll comprehensively study all areas of the law, including torts, administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law and contracts. Your law electives will allow you to dive into areas of the law that interest you most, such as human rights, taxation law, commercial law, property law and international law.

In your Commerce degree, you’ll study core business disciplines as a part of your Integrated First Year (IFY). IFY courses allow you to gain a comprehensive understanding of business disciplines and how they interact to solve complex business issues through courses like Value Creation, Innovation and Collaboration in Business, and Global Business Environments. You’ll gain a further in-depth understanding of a business discipline you’re interested in and passionate about by majoring.

There is a wide variety of business majors to choose from, including:

Core business disciplines such as Accounting, Finance, Business Economics and Taxation
Data-focused Information Systems, Business Analytics and Fintech
People-focused Human Resources Management
Global markets-focused International Business and Marketing

Below is an example of what you could study in a standard five-year full-time study plan:

First Year

myBCom Blueprint*
3 Law Core Courses
5 First Year Business Core Courses (Integrated First Year)

Second Year

MyBCom First Year Portfolio* ^
3 Law Core Courses
5 Commerce Courses

Third Year

Work-Integrated Learning internship or practicum**
5 Law Core Courses
3 Commerce Courses

Fourth Year

5 Law Core Courses
3 Commerce Courses

Fifth Year

MyBCom Graduation Portfolio*
Final Year Commerce Synthesis
1 Prescribed Law Elective
7 Law Electives

*Bachelor of Commerce credit-free courses dedicated to career planning and employability.

^Pre-requisite: COMM0999 AND completed 30 UOC of Integrated First Year Courses

**Mandatory work experience

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Future careers

Study law as a double degree to be a well-rounded graduate that’s prepared for a career practising law or applying your legal mind and skills to other industries. UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 1^st in Sydney for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2023). That’s because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will seek you out for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, creative problem solving and analytical skills.

Whether you’re looking to work in the legal profession or climb the corporate ladder, as a graduate of the Bachelor of Commerce/Law, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and experience to pursue a range of career opportunities, including careers of the future. Some of the most common jobs our graduates find employment in are:

Intellectual property lawyer
Contract and employment lawyer
Tax law specialist
Trial lawyer
Barrister
Consultant

End-to-end Legal Education at UNSW

Completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at UNSW will take you a step towards becoming a lawyer, followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). All law graduates in Australia must complete PLT to practise as a lawyer. UNSW’s PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

Step 1 – Complete your Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Step 2 – Complete your GDLPP at UNSW.

Step 3 – Apply to the Supreme Court for admission to practice.

UNSW Law & Justice students also have the opportunity to fast track their path to practice by completing their PLT while finishing their undergraduate degree.

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Potential careers

Intellectual property lawyer
Contract and employment lawyer
Tax law specialist
Trial lawyer

Honours

Take your Commerce studies to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by top-tier researchers and work on industry relevant projects while undertaking a significant research thesis. Graduate with advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills that are highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about BCom Honours.

Accreditation

Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW)

How to apply

To apply for our Law double degrees at UNSW, you will need to apply for Double Law (426000) through the UAC application portal. Upon receiving an offer to for this degree, you will choose the second degree to pair with Bachelor of Laws during the acceptance process.

Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students* are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.

When applying for UNSW Bachelor of Commerce/Law through UAC, you’ll need your Law Admission Test (LAT) registration number to ensure your LAT results are considered in the admission process. The LAT registration opens in May and is held in September each year. Keep up to date with LAT key dates and requirements here.

On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, most offers are made in December and January. Please note that Term 3 intake for this program is only available for International students.

Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.

Find out more information on how to apply here.

*Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens

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For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.

Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our international applicant information page.

*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. Read more.

Note that International Students are also able to apply for Term 3 Intake.

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Fees & Scholarships

2023 Indicative First Year Full Fee

$14,590*

Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 4

*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.

The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.

2023 Indicative First Year Fee

$45,235*

2023 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$239,645*

*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).

Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.

Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.

Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.

Scholarships

At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.

Featured scholarships

Several scholarships have been established to support students undertaking undergraduate Law at UNSW, including the:

Joan Brown Memorial Scholarship
Established to assist a female high school leaver student with financial assistance to undertake undergraduate study in Law at UNSW.
UNSW Law & Justice Disability Support Scholarship
Established to support students with a long-term medical condition or disability and who are in financial need.

Featured scholarship

UNSW Law & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)
This award was established to empower the brightest and most passionate international students to achieve their goals through UNSW Law & Justice studies.

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