Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
2017 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2017 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2017. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2017. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2017. If you require a course map from a previous year, please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Warrnambool |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CSP annual fee (indicative) - commencing 2017 | The estimated fee for this course is not currently available, please contact Student Central for further information. |
| Full fee paying annual fee - commencing 2017 | The estimated fee for this course is not currently available, please contact Student Central for further information. |
| CRICOS course code | 002452M |
| Deakin course code | D322 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Quality Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
Course overview
The Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws combined course allows students to gain a sound understanding of the context in which the law operates in the business world. The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) emphasises a case study approach and has a strong practical legal skills component. Students also gain comprehensive knowledge in business studies. The Commerce program allows students to gain a sound foundation in key business disciplines. The Faculty of Business and Law is responsible for this combined course which leads to the awards of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
Deakin’s Bachelor of Laws is designed to satisfy the university component of the requirements to become an Australian Lawyer set by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In addition to completing an approved LLB degree, a person seeking entry is required to work for one year as a legal trainee, or to undertake a practical legal training (PLT) course.
Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce can lead to accreditation with many professional bodies, such as the Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) Program of CPA Australia, CA program of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Professional Accounting Program (PEP), exemptions in the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Economics Society of Australia and the Australian Marketing Institute, providing you meet the specified requirements within the course.
Career opportunities
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) of each of the single degrees.
Course rules
To complete the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws, students must attain a total of 40 credit points consisting of 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce and 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Course requirements for both the Bachelor of Commerce (M300) and the Bachelor of Laws (M312) must be satisfied. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.
The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Commerce include:-
- 7 credit points of core units (MAA103, MAE101, MAF101, MIS171, MMK101, MMM132 and MWL101)
- an 8 credit point major sequence (excluding Commercial Law)
- a one credit point elective unit
- Level 3 - at least 4 credit points (which must be course grouped to a Faculty of Business and Law undergraduate degree)
The 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws include:-
- 16 credit points of core units
- 8 credit points of law electives
Please note: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws course must not undertake MLC101 Law for Commerce (a core unit in the Bachelor of Commerce) as this unit is incompatible with MLL111 Contract (a core unit in the Bachelor of Laws).
Course structure
Units
To assist you in following the course rules:
Please see course entry for Bachelor of Commerce (M300) and Bachelor of Laws (M312).