Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws for 2010

Course overview

This double degree provides the knowledge and skills required in the management of public and private enterprises, together with a law degree.

Students can undertake specialist commercial law units such as corporations law, international law and business transactions, taxation law and industrial bargaining and arbitration, which will complement a solid grounding provided in both domestic and international law. The commerce degree also offers a wide range of units in accounting, business statistics, economics, finance, management, marketing and taxation.

Career outlook

In addition to preparing graduates for traditional legal practice, the combined degree program opens up many career opportunities in business, finance and commerce. Graduates find work in legal practice, government, politics, the media, parliament or legislature, merchant banking, international business, and money markets.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 5 years full-time, 10 years part-time 5 years
Credit points 252 total for course 252 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$8,550 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$28,300 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 017104G
Monash course code 0546 0546
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Undergraduate student services, telephone +61 3 9905 3300, visit http://www.law.monash.edu.au/undergraduate/courses.html or email enquiries@law.monash.edu.au. International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: This degree is recognised by the following legal entities:

Professional recognition may be dependent upon work experience requirements and the correct choice of units.

For further details regarding the Commerce component, please see: http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/cds/publications/professional-recognition.html

International: Check with your home admitting authority for degree recognition.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

The Faculty of Law does not accept TAFE qualifications as grounds for admission.

University

The Faculty of Law does not accept single unit enrolments for undergraduate studies. However, those students with international qualifications who are required by the Council of Legal Education to complete units for admission to practice in Australia may enrol in certain units.

Graduate Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking entry into the Bachelor of Laws who have completed an undergraduate or higher degree; be ranked according to the average of ALL the results in their previous years of tertiary study (up to a maximum of the last ten years); and have obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply.

External transfers

Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year's equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate or higher degree and has obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply.

Postgraduate pathways

Non-law graduates considering a career in the law should contact the faculty to inquire about the Master of Laws (Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics)/JD, an accelerated program leading to admission to practice. This alternative program for non-law graduates is run from the Monash University Law Chambers in Bourke Street, Melbourne.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or four at higher level and one of Mathematics or Mathematical Methods at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

Special application requirements

Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
ENTER clearly in* 98.20(CSP); 94.25 (International)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12 OR to be eligible for an external transfer OR internal transfer, students must have:

(1) completed one or more years of a recognised tertiary degree (ie. a minimum of 48 credit points) and

(2) achieved a credit average or better (60%+) across all university units for an international full-fee place.

Note: The above average is the minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission. Entry to law courses via transfer is a competitive process and the actual average required depends on the number and standard of applications received each year.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

The Faculty of Law does not accept TAFE qualifications as grounds for admission.

University

The Faculty of Law does not accept single unit enrolments for undergraduate studies. However, those students with international qualifications who are required by the Council of Legal Education to complete units for admission to practice in Australia may enrol in certain units.

Graduate Entry Requirements

Applicants seeking entry into the Bachelor of Laws who have completed an undergraduate or higher degree; be ranked according to the average of ALL the results in their previous years of tertiary study (up to a maximum of the last ten years); and have obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply.

External transfers

Applicants who have completed a minimum of one year's equivalent full-time study in an undergraduate or higher degree and has obtained a minimum distinction (70%+) average (averages are calculated across all tertiary studies, irrespective of discipline and are minimum entry criteria to be eligible for admission) are eligible to apply.

Postgraduate pathways

Non-law graduates considering a career in the law should contact the faculty to inquire about the Master of Laws (Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics)/JD, an accelerated program leading to admission to practice. This alternative program for non-law graduates is run from the Monash University Law Chambers in Bourke Street, Melbourne.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, and a study score of at least 25 in mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or four at higher level and one of Mathematics or Mathematical Methods at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20.

Special application requirements

Non-year 12 (eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Clayton
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 330

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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