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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce

This double degree provides students with the theory, practical experience, and employability skills, including leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving, required for employment in a wide range of professions.

Students can study two degrees in five-years and will graduate not only job ready but industry ready.

The majors included in this course were created in consultation with industry and many are professionally recognized and accredited with the relevant industry bodies. Students also benefit from practical work based industry experience, networking opportunities, and career portfolio development.

The course equips students with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields.

Students can also add value to their law degree by selecting elective units in specialized areas of law. Students may also participate in the Law Society Peer Mentoring Program, The Innocence Project, The Law Access Program and international mooting competitions to give them real-world experience and a competitive edge in the job market.

Campus Information

Joondalup

Our Joondalup Campus is the University's headquarters. The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the Health and Wellness Building, a multi-million dollar sport and fitness centre, an award-winning library and student hub, a microbrewery, an outdoor cinema for the summer months and on-campus accommodation.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required

10 Days

Possible Interview Call from Institution

10 Days

Provisional/Unconditional Offer

20 Days

Visa Process

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
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

Potential careers exist in private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government; and both legal and non-legal careers relevant to students’ chosen majors in the commerce degree. Government policy, politics, journalism, creative writing and many other careers dependent on excellent written and verbal communications skills, logic and analytical ability are also welcome options for graduates.

Possible future job titles

Company Secretary, Corporate Lawyer, Legal Executive, In-house Counsel, Legal Advisor, Legal Practitioner, Barrister, Solicitor.

PSW Opportunity

All the 3 campuses of ECU are regional, hence students can enjoy upto 3 years of PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements (Band 3) for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirements (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through the completion of one of the following (Band 3):

Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent; Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)

Edith Cowan University

Joondalup , Western Australia ,Australia