Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business
Murdoch University
About
Law works across all industries and businesses.
Adding a business degree to your law qualification will help you develop an in-depth understanding of business strategy, management, analytics and many other areas.
You’ll gain a broader understanding of private and public corporations and their legal implications, giving you a competitive advantage in your career.For example, if you combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting, you could gain a qualification that allows you to be a practising lawyer or an accountant and have an in-depth understanding of both fields.
You could also combine your knowledge of the two areas and become an investment lawyer.Majors that you can study in the Bachelor of Business include Accounting, Banking, Business Law, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources Management, Management, and Marketing.5 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Business at MurdochGet experience in the corporate world so you can have an understanding of how the industry works, allowing you to make better-informed decisions as a legal practitioner.
Travel and study in Italy, Switzerland, Germany or India as part of your Bachelor of Laws and understand more about the world.
Build your network of contacts by becoming a member of professional bodies and associations through our industry connections.
We consulted with our academics, industry contacts and students in designing these courses – so your skills and knowledge will be relevant when you step into the working world to begin your career.
Graduate with two qualifications, giving you a unique skillset and even more career opportunities.
Structure
Spine 9 credit points
Required Unit 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
Specified Elective Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS399 | Signature Experience | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB210 | The Law of Costs | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB301 | Internships (WIL) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB312 | Law Moot #1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB314 | Introduction to Mooting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB315 | Law Moot #2 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB328 | Trial Advocacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB390 | Clinical Legal Education | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB391 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB393 | Law in the Community (Street Law) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
Course Core 87 credit points
Law Required Units 54 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BJU100 | Australian Legal System | 3 |
| BJU200 | Skills for Legal Practice | 3 |
| BJU300 | Legal Theory and Research | 3 |
| LLB120 | Legal Writing for Lawyers | 3 |
| LLB130 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| LLB152 | Torts | 3 |
| LLB251 | Equity | 3 |
| LLB253 | Property Law A | 3 |
| LLB254 | Property Law B | 3 |
| LLB259 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| LLB260 | Contract Law | 6 |
| LLB352 | Evidence | 3 |
| LLB353 | Trusts | 3 |
| LLB358 | Australian Administrative Law | 3 |
| LLB450 | Civil Procedure | 3 |
| LLB452 | Corporations Law | 3 |
| LLB468 | Ethics and Professional Responsibility | 3 |
Business Required Units 12 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS123 | Management in a Global Environment | 3 |
| BUS124 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| BUS170 | Foundations of Accounting | 3 |
| BUS171 | Foundations of Economics | 3 |
Specified Electives 21 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| LLB201 | Policing & Crime Prevention | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB203 | Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB209 | Sports Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB210 | The Law of Costs | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB301 | Internships (WIL) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB302 | International Sale of Goods | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB304 | International Media Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB305 | Native Title Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB306 | International Arbitration Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB307 | IP: Regulating Innovation and Creativity | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB309 | Legal Strategy in Organisations | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB311 | International Trade Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB312 | Law Moot #1 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB314 | Introduction to Mooting | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB315 | Law Moot #2 | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB316 | Basic Principles of Taxation Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB317 | Advanced Taxation Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB318 | Legal Practice: An Introduction | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB319 | Insurance Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB323 | Social and Welfare Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB325 | Comparative Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB327 | Refugee Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB328 | Trial Advocacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB332 | Commercial Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB335 | Mining and Natural Resources Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB337 | Legal Protection of International Human Rights | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB339 | Shipping Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB341 | Conflict of Laws | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB342 | European Union Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB349 | Comparative Contract Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB355 | Admiralty Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB356 | Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB363 | Employment Relations Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB365 | Public International Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB367 | Law of Planning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB370 | Family Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB372 | Work Health and Safety Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB376 | International Human Rights Organisations | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB381 | Supervised Legal Research | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB386 | Family Law Clinic | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB387 | Human Rights Law Clinic | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB389 | Psychology and Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB390 | Clinical Legal Education | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB391 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB392 | Oil and Gas Law | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB393 | Law in the Community (Street Law) | 3 |
| OR | ||
| LLB397 | Mediation | 3 |
Major 24 credit points
Business Majors 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-ACCA | Accounting | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-BNKA | Banking | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-FINA | Finance | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-HRMA | Human Resources Management | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-HTMA | Hospitality and Tourism Management | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-INTBA | International Business | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-MGTA | Management | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-MKTA | Marketing | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-GBPC | Global Business and Politics | 24 |
| OR | ||
| MJ-EI | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 24 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- trial advocacy
- legal protection of international human rights
- foundations of accounting
- business in society
- transforming business.
Institution
