Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business

at RMIT University

Modules:
 

• Understanding the Business Environment
• Business Decision Making
• Business in Society
• Integrated Perspectives on Business Problems
• Becoming a Lawyer in a Globalised World
• Introduction to Contract Law
• Torts Law
• Principles of Criminal Law and Procedure

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school) qualification.Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
 

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
 

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

• TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)

• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

The cost of studying at RMIT University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay A$ 40,320 annually, to study in RMIT University.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business, you will have diverse career options in both sectors.
 

With your law degree, you may pursue work in:
 

• the commercial legal sector
• the government sector or legal aid
• community law or non-government organisations (NGOs)
• in-house with corporations and unions
• academia
• the media
• politics and business.
   

Due to high demand for specialised and hybrid skills and knowledge, roles are emerging in areas such as nanotechnology, big data, data analysis, digitalisation, AI and automation, and the green and circular economies. You may work in roles such as:
 

• accountant
• actuary
• auditor
• digital marketing strategist
• management consultant
• economist
• financial analyst or planner
• human resource professional
• investment advisor
• law, marketing, or business transformation professional.