C10386v1 Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Laws
University of Technology Sydney
About
This course equips students with an understanding of the interconnected relationship between financial systems and the law.
Course content emphasises skills and knowledge in legal theory and practice, as well as the analytical and quantitative capabilities required to respond effectively to economic challenges.Students study the fundamentals of the law, satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW, combined with econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics subjects as they relate to practical policy.Specialist skills are built through electives and majors, such as the tech-driven Legal Futures and Technology major.
This course is aimed at analytical thinkers with a passion for translating theory into practice.
Hands-on study, including capstones and internships, is a key component of this combined degree.
Structure
The course comprises a total of 240 credit points, allowing students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws. The study components for course completion are as follows.
The law component of 144 credit points is made up of:
- 108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects
- 30 credit points of law options, including either:
- 30 credit points of law options, or
- 30 credit points of legal futures and technology options
- a 6-credit-point legal theory option.
The economics component of 96 credit points comprises:
- 66 credit points of core economics subjects, and
- 30 credit points of elective economics subjects.
Industrial training/professional practice
To practise as a lawyer in NSW, students need to successfully complete an accredited legal academic qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) and an accredited course of practical legal training (PLT), which UTS offers through its PLT program.
Students enrolled in this course may complete their practical legal training by undertaking a postgraduate course in PLT, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91017 Core subjects (Economics) | 66cp |
| CBK91208 Electives (Economics) | 30cp |
| STM90691 Law stream | 144cp |
| Total | 240cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The standard program shown is for a full-time student with law options.
All options shown are law options and are to be drawn from those on offer in CBK90922.
Students wishing to study the new major MAJ09443 Legal Futures and Technology need to study 76106 Technology Law, Policy and Ethics (Capstone 1) in the Autumn session of their final year and 76107 Applied Project in Law, Innovation and Technology (Capstone 2) in their final Spring session.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 23000 Principles of Microeconomics | 6cp |
| 23565 Mathematics for Economics and Business | 6cp |
| 26134 Business Statistics | 6cp |
| 70102 Foundations of Law | 8cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 23567 Intermediate Microeconomics | 6cp |
| 23001 Principles of Macroeconomics | 6cp |
| 23571 Introductory Econometrics | 6cp |
| 70103 Ethics Law and Justice | 6cp |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 23568 Intermediate Macroeconomics | 6cp |
| 70311 Torts | 8cp |
| 70114 Criminal Law and Procedure | 8cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 70211 Contracts | 8cp |
| 70616 Australian Constitutional Law | 8cp |
| 23592 Game Theory | 6cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 70104 Civil Practice | 6cp |
| 70327 Introduction to Property and Commercial Law | 6cp |
| 23572 Applied Microeconometrics | 6cp |
| 23002 Market Design | 6cp |
| 70109 Evidence | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91208 Electives (Economics) | |
| 70617 Administrative Law | 8cp |
| 70108 Public International Law | 6cp |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 70317 Real Property | 8cp |
| 70517 Equity and Trusts | 8cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK91208 Electives (Economics) | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 18 credit points from the following: | 18cp |
| CBK91208 Electives (Economics) | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90923 Options (Legal Theory UG) | |
Year 5
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 71116 Remedies | 6cp |
| 70417 Corporate Law | 8cp |
| 23003 Economic Policy and Market Design (Capstone) | 6cp |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90922 Options (Law UG) | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp |
| CBK90922 Options (Law UG) | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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