Bachelor of Commerce - Business Law
- 3 years
- Duration
- 40,200 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Anyone interested in business or government should major in business law. This major also prepares students for law school.
This major emphasizes law and business and is appropriate for people interested in professional accounting, company management, international trade, and industrial relations. It will improve your teamwork, written and oral communication, analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
Discover how the Australian legal system affects business and commerce. Contract, tort, company, agency, partnership, fiduciary obligations, taxation, banking, secured transactions, e-commerce, intellectual property, consumer protection, and international commercial law will be covered. You'll identify and analyze common commercial transaction legal issues. Learn how to rationally request, comprehend, and act on legal services and advice. As professional, business management, and public servant liability grows, businesses are increasingly seeking candidates with good business law backgrounds.
Program structure
Level 1
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- ACCT1101 Financial Accounting (6)
- LAWS1104 Introduction to Law (6)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 18 points):
- LAWS2201 Legal Framework of Business (6)
- LAWS2207 Commercial Law (6)
- LAWS2301 Company Law (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 12 points):
- LAWS3222 Taxation Law (6)
- LAWS3308 Business Law in Practice (6)
Option (take unit(s) to the value of 6 points):
- LAWS3214 International Law and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (6)
- LAWS3328 International Commercial Law (6)
- LAWS3379 International Investment Law (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 40,200 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
