The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce from Edith Cowan University offers you a powerful dual qualification, equipping you with comprehensive legal knowledge and essential business acumen. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students aiming for diverse careers in the legal profession, corporate sector, or public service, where an understanding of both law and commerce is increasingly vital. You will explore core legal principles, including contract law, torts, and criminal law, alongside foundational business subjects like accounting, finance, and business analytics. This program prepares you to navigate complex legal and commercial landscapes with confidence.
You will study this program full-time on campus over five years, engaging with a curriculum that includes 32 law units and 16 commerce units, allowing for a chosen commerce major. Throughout your degree, you will have opportunities to select recommended law electives from streams such as criminal justice, private law, or international law, and undertake practical units like Professional Practice and Community Legal Practice. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce, prepared for roles in law firms, corporations, government, and various commercial enterprises.