Bachelor of Commerce / Law
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1 & 3
- Duration
- 5 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 426000
- Program code 4733
- CRICOS code 005946J
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $16,500*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $84,000*
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $51,500*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $285,500*
Fees
Fees
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Variety of majors
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Work experience
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Career coaching
International application pause for 2025 intakes
Applications for international students to study at UNSW in 2025 are currently paused. Please submit your expression of interest to join our application waitlist so we can contact you.
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Dreaming of a career in legal practice? Or perhaps you want to make your mark in the business world? Whatever your ambitions, you’ll stand out with a double degree in Commerce and Law from UNSW. Gain a strong understanding of business and a comprehensive legal education that will set you apart and prepare you to make a difference in the world.
In UNSW's Bachelor of Commerce/Law, you’ll learn core business principles in a range of disciplines before specialising in subjects that align with your interests and career ambitions. Become an expert in accounting, business, analytics, economics, finance, human resource management, information systems, marketing, taxation, or focus on emerging areas like fintech and cybersecurity management.
You’ll bolster your specialised business knowledge with a deep understanding of the law. These complimentary skills will set you apart in both the legal and business worlds. You’ll gain a strong understanding of the legal processes, systems and frameworks that govern our society, and learn how the law and business interact through hands-on legal experience.
No matter which direction you take your career, graduating with a law and commerce double degree from UNSW will prepare you to make a positive impact.
Key features
Put theory into practice with Work Integrated Learning opportunities. UNSW’s Bachelor of Commerce/Law gives you real-world experience through internships, legal clinics, mooting competitions and global practicums. You’ll develop professional skills like legal research, negotiation and analysis, which are essential for your future career in law or business.
Develop specialised knowledge and skills
Customise your degree to suit your interests and career goals. Choose from a wide range of business majors such as Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing and FinTech – the first of its kind in Australia. Our integrated first-year courses are designed to reflect real-world business challenges, setting you up for success from day one. By the end of your studies, you’ll have a substantial portfolio to showcase your experience to potential employers.
Take your studies overseas
Gain global perspectives by studying other countries’ legal systems through overseas electives in China, the USA, Switzerland, India, Vanuatu and Chile. Or immerse yourself in another culture with a student exchange at one of UNSW’s more than 300 exchange hosts across 38 countries.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
World-class education
UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 12th in the world for law* and UNSW Business School is the #1 business school in Australia**. You'll learn from the minds at the forefront of research and industry knowledge and study at a Group of Eight (Go8) university that has the highest quality teaching among Australia’s research-intensive law schools.
Join Australia’s future leaders
With a commerce and law double degree, you’ll join a diverse cohort of interdisciplinary thinkers that combine their passion for law and justice with business expertise to make a positive impact. Employers are always seeking critical thinkers and problem-solvers who can bring the added perspective of a second specialisation.
Carve out the career you want
Graduate career-ready with UNSW Law & Justice’s in-house careers service, dedicated to helping our students best position themselves to secure a rewarding job at the end of their studies. The service includes a range of resources and workshops to help students maximise their employability including interview preparation, resume & cover letter writing and a jobs board. You’ll also have access to UNSW Business School’s Career Accelerator, which offers internships, mentoring, practicums and more, for hands-on experience that will set you apart.
End-to-end legal education
Prepare for a career in legal practice all in one place. All law graduates in Australia must complete Practical Legal Training (PLT) to practise as a lawyer. UNSW’s PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024
**AFR BOSS 2023 Best Business School Rankings
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Entry requirements
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- The 2024 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024.
- The 2024 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
- The 2024 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024. It is to be used as a guide only.
- The 2024 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
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At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Commencing terms
Domestic students are able to begin this degree in Term 1. Learn more about UNSW's trimesters here.
Additional Selection Criteria
All domestic applicants* who wish to study an undergraduate Law double degree at UNSW need to sit the Law Admission Test (LAT), including those:
- enrolled in their final year of secondary schooling (Year 12 HSC or equivalent)
- who have already completed their secondary schooling (e.g. those on a gap year)
- who are currently studying at another university and wish to apply to transfer to UNSW Bachelor of Laws double degrees
- students in Year 11 who wish to sit the LAT before their HSC year (LAT results are valid for two years)
*Domestic applicants include Australian citizens and permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens.
^Domestic applicants that aren’t required to sit the LAT as they’re assessed under multiple other criteria include:
- Indigenous students undertaking the Pre-Law Program at UNSW
- UNSW Gateway students applying for an early conditional offer
- current UNSW students applying for Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Advanced
Adjustment Factors
We offer adjustment factor schemes that take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our future student advisors to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students in Years 11 and 12 who attend Gateway schools. It significantly adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides you with an early conditional offer to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
Alternative Entry
Not everyone applies to university straight from high school. That’s why UNSW considers a range of qualifications, life experience and pathway programs for admission into our degrees. Find out what you’ll need to apply to UNSW, depending on where you’re at in life.
UNSW Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
Every year UNSW Law & Justice provides up to 100 places for students studying a non-law degree at UNSW to transfer into a Law double degree. Alternative entry through Internal Program Transfer (IPT) doesn’t require you to sit the LAT and providing you receive full credit for your first year of studies, it won’t take you any longer to complete a law double degree.
Credit Transfer Policy
If you've completed prior learning at another tertiary institution or in another UNSW degree, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. Find out more in the Credit Transfer Rules and Regulations.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
International direct entry
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
Commencing terms
International students have the unique benefit of being able to begin this degree in Term 1 or Term 3. Learn more about UNSW's trimesters here.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals.
UNSW Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
Every year UNSW Law & Justice provides up to 100 places for students studying a non-law degree at UNSW to transfer into a Law double degree. Alternative entry through Internal Program Transfer (IPT) doesn’t require you to sit the LAT and providing you receive full credit for your first year of studies, it won’t take you any longer to complete a law double degree.
Credit Transfer Policy
If you've completed prior learning at another tertiary institution or in another UNSW degree, you may be eligible for a credit transfer. Find out more in the Credit Transfer Rules and Regulations.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
The Bachelor of Commerce/Law double degree is five years full time, consisting of 40 courses (240 Units of Credit (UOC)). The degree includes:
- Commerce Integrated First Year Courses
- One Commerce Major
- Core Law Courses
- Prescribed Law Elective
- Law Electives
Two degrees doesn’t mean double the workload. Each year you’ll complete the same number of units as a single degree, eight courses (48 UOC) across three terms. Our three-term calendar allows you the flexibility to tailor your schedule to suit your goals. With two three-course terms and one two-course term per year, you’ll have the time to focus on completing extra-curricular activities on campus or for-credit industry opportunities.
Professional development courses and experiences integrated into your degree include:
- Working with clients and lawyers at Kingsford Legal Centre, a fully functioning legal centre that operates out of the UNSW Law & Justice Building.
- Mandatory Work Integrated Learning – You must complete at least one course with a work-integrated learning focus such as an internship or business practicum
- Final Year Synthesis – Synthesise your learning by applying and integrating the knowledge and skills gained throughout your Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- COMM3999 myBCom Graduate Portfolio
Study areas
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- Accounting
- Behavioural Economics
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics
- Business Sustainability and Social Impact
- Cybersecurity Management
- Finance
- FinTech
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Taxation
- Accounting
Full program structure
This double degree contains a total of 240 units of credit (UOC) and can be completed in 5 years of full-time study.
Students must complete:
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Bachelor of Laws
Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC
- Crime and the Criminal Process
- Criminal Laws
- Introducing Law and Justice
- Legal Research and Writing
- Torts
- Contracts
- Business Associations
- Principles of Public Law
- Principles of Private Law
- Administrative Law
- Lawyers, Ethics and Justice
- Federal Constitutional Law
- Law in the Global Context
- Court Process, Evidence and Proof
- Resolving Civil Disputes
- Land Law
- Equity and Trusts
Law prescribed theory elective - 6 UOC
- Legal Theory
- Theories of Law and Justice
- Legal Experimentation
- Law and Social Theory
Law elective courses - 42 UOC
See handbook for full list of law electives
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Bachelor of Commerce
Integrated First Year Courses - 48 UOC
- Business Decision Making
- Evidence-Based Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Innovation in Business
- Financial Management
- Global Business Environments
- Organisational Resources
- Value Creation
- Data, Insights and Decisions
myBCom - 0 UOC
- myBCom Blueprint
- myBCom First Year Portfolio
- myBCom Graduation Portfolio
Commerce major - 48 UOC
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics
- Behavioural Economics
- Finance
- Financial Technology
- International Business
- Information Systems
- Cybersecurity Management
- Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Human Resource Management
- Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- Taxation
Prescribed Work Integrated Learning Course - 6 UOC
See handbook for Business and Non-Business course options
Final Year Synthesis - 0-6 UOC
See handbook for Business and Non-Business course options
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In UNSW’s Bachelor of Commerce degree, you’ll study core business disciplines as a part of UNSW’s Integrated First Year (IFY). During your IFY courses, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of key business disciplines and how they interact, preparing you to solve complex business issues. First year courses include Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, where you’ll learn how to meet the challenges of innovation with leadership skills that you can use to shape the future of organisations; Behavioural Economics, where you’ll learn how to understand, model, and predict choices in complex setting; and Marketing Analytics, where you’ll learn how to use data to gauge consumer insights for marketing decisions.
UNSW’s Bachelor of Commerce offers a wide variety of business majors to choose from, including:
- Core business disciplines such as Accounting, Finance, Business Economics and Taxation
- Data-focused Information Systems, Business Analytics and Fintech
- People-focused Human Resources Management
- Global markets-focused International Business and Marketing
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The UNSW Bachelor of Law degree explores all the areas of law you’ll need to understand for a career in legal practice in Australia, and teaches you key skills such as legal research, reasoning and analysis. Through UNSW’s core law courses, you’ll comprehensively study all areas of the law, including torts, administrative law, constitutional law, crime and criminal practice, and contracts. With your law electives, you can dive into the areas of the law you’re most interested in, including human rights law, intellectual property law, international criminal law and capital markets.
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Below is an example of what you could study in a standard five-year full-time study plan:
First Year
- myBCom Blueprint*
- 3 Law Core Courses
- 5 First Year Business Core Courses (Integrated First Year)
Second Year
- MyBCom First Year Portfolio* ^
- 3 Law Core Courses
- 5 Commerce Courses
Third Year
- Work-Integrated Learning internship or practicum**
- 5 Law Core Courses
- 3 Commerce Courses
Fourth Year
- 5 Law Core Courses
- 3 Commerce Courses
Fifth Year
- MyBCom Graduation Portfolio*
- Final Year Commerce Synthesis
- 1 Prescribed Law Elective
- 7 Law Electives
*Bachelor of Commerce credit-free courses dedicated to career planning and employability.
^Prerequisite: COMM0999 AND completed 30 UOC of Integrated First Year Courses
**Mandatory work experience
Future careers
A law and commerce double degree will make you a well-rounded graduate that’s prepared for a career practising law or applying your business nous to the world of commerce.
UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 1st in Sydney for law (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2024), while UNSW Business School is the top business school in Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business School for 2023).
That’s because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will seek you out for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, creative problem solving, analytical and leadership skills.
Whether you’re looking to work in the legal profession or climb the corporate ladder, with a Bachelor of Commerce/Law, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and experience to pursue a range of career opportunities, and be prepared for the jobs of the future.
Potential careers
Some of the careers you could pursue with a commerce and law double degree includes:
- Intellectual property lawyer
- Contract and employment lawyer
- Tax law specialist
- Trial lawyer
- Barrister
- Consultant
- In-house counsel
- International practice
- Consulting
End-to-end Legal Education at UNSW
Completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at UNSW will take you a step towards becoming a lawyer, followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). All law graduates in Australia must complete PLT to practise as a lawyer. UNSW’s PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.
Step 1 – Complete your Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Step 2 – Complete your GDLPP at UNSW.
Step 3 – Apply to the Supreme Court for admission to practice.
UNSW Law & Justice students also have the opportunity to fast track their path to practice by completing their PLT while finishing their undergraduate degree.
Honours
Take your Commerce studies to the next level with an additional one-year Honours degree, where you'll gain advanced knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of business. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by top-tier researchers and work on industry relevant projects while undertaking a significant research thesis. Graduate with advanced knowledge, analytical, problem-solving and research skills that are highly sought after in business and government. Learn more about BCom Honours.
Accreditation
Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW)
How to apply
To apply for our Law double degrees at UNSW, you will need to apply for Double Law (426000) through the UAC application portal. Upon receiving an offer to for this degree, you will choose the second degree to pair with Bachelor of Laws during the acceptance process.
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students* are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
When applying for UNSW Bachelor of Commerce/Law through UAC, you’ll need your Law Admission Test (LAT) registration number to ensure your LAT results are considered in the admission process. The LAT registration opens in May and is held in September each year. Keep up to date with LAT key dates and requirements here.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, most offers are made in December and January. Please note that Term 3 intake for this program is only available for International students.
Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Find out more information on how to apply here.
*Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens
Ready to apply?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our international applicant information page.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. Read more.
Note that International Students are also able to apply for Term 3 Intake.
Ready to apply?
Fees & Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 4
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Featured scholarships
Several scholarships have been established to support students undertaking undergraduate Law at UNSW, including the:
- Joan Brown Memorial Scholarship
Established to assist a female high school leaver student with financial assistance to undertake undergraduate study in Law at UNSW. - UNSW Law & Justice Disability Support Scholarship
Established to support students with a long-term medical condition or disability and who are in financial need.
Featured scholarship
UNSW Law & Justice International Award (PUCA1028)
This award was established to empower the brightest and most passionate international students to achieve their goals through UNSW Law & Justice studies.
QS World University Rankings, 2025.
AFR Top 100 Future leaders Award.
#1 Australian uni attended by start-up founders.
Beyond this career-savvy approach, I was impressed by the global opportunities at UNSW Law & Justice
