Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws will not only give you the legal knowledge and skills to handle the demands of modern practice but also an insight into the frameworks, institutions and rule-making processes of commercial activity. Graduates will be ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.
In addition to the core subjects required for admission to practice, the Bachelor of Laws component includes the following subjects:
- Comparative Legal Systems.
- Competition Law
- Consumer Protection Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Trade Law
- Public and Private International Law
You can pursue a range of legal careers including:
- private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister
- legal officer in the public sector
- in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations including corporations, regulatory authorities and NGO’s
- public interest legal work in community legal centres
- legal research.
As part of this degree, you complete 80 hours of pro bono work (after your first year), providing you with firsthand experience of the legal system while allowing you to contribute to the common good.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements ensure the academic integrity of a course is maintained and preserves the university's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit.
- compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations which are applicable to all students at ACU.
- the mandatory requirements associated with the course of study, eg attendance, completion of assignments.
Campus Information
Melbourne
115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Vic 3065 Locked Bag 4115, Fitzroy MDC Fitzroy Vic 3065
North Sydney
40 Edward Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 PO Box 968, North Sydney NSW 2059
Brisbane
Brisbane Campus (McAuley) 1100 Nudgee Road Banyo, Qld 4014
Blacktown
25A Barker Rd, Strathfield NSW 2135, Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Meaningful work engages more than just the mind. Come build your career at the university with heart and soul. We see the whole person and strive to make a positive impact.
Find out what makes ACU an employer that stands out from the rest, browse available positions, learn about our application process and get your application underway.
Join the uni with community spirit
From the front of the lecture theatre to the back of the office, our staff and academics enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, a positive work culture and tight-knit teams.
You’re not just joining a university when you join ACU. You’re becoming part of a community that lives its mission and values by upholding research excellence, providing exemplary teaching, and empowering others through grassroots service, engagement and volunteering.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For India
CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects;
Indian School Certificate (ISC) with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects; Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Open Schooling with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects;
OR
Higher Secondary Certificate from the State Boards listed below with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects;
• Rajasthan
• Andhra Pradesh
• Gujarat, Karnataka
• Kerala
• Tamil Nadu
• West Bengal
• Telangana
Local languages and non-academic subjects are excluded.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 6.5 in listening and reading).
- Course Code: 079432A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 05 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
156080 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 110 AUD
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