Bachelors of Commerce/Laws (BCom/LLB)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2089
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B.
Additional application information
There is no mid-year intake into the LLB. Only students who already have a place in the LLB can commence in semester two.
Current domestic students may be eligible to take courses overseas as part of an approved exchange program. For further course study options and application details, visit the BEL Exchange Program website .
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Commerce course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyDuration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2089
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws:
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws:
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 001945J
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Commerce course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws?
To provide students with an in-depth knowledge of commerce courses combined with the study of law.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Bachelor of Commerce
Honours
Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B.
Additional application information
There is no mid-year intake into the LLB. Only students who already have a place in the LLB can commence in semester two.
Current domestic students may be eligible to take courses overseas as part of an approved exchange program. For further course study options and application details, visit the BEL Exchange Program website .
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 001945J
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Commerce course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Commerce course list and the Bachelor of Laws course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Commerce/Laws
Careers
Refer to the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Laws for employment opportunities.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
- Chartered Secretaries Australia Limited
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
- Taxation Institute of Australia
Program rules for the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws
To complete the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #88 comprising -
- #22 of compulsory courses from Group 1 of the BCom List (not including LAWS1100); and
- #38 of compulsory courses from Part A of the LLB List; and
- either
- #10 of commerce electives from Group 3 of the BCom List (not including LAWS3100, LAWS3101, LAWS3102 and LAWS3103)(#6 must be at level 3, and only #2 may be at level 1); or
- Accounting major: #10 from the Accounting major in Group 2 of the BCom list including ACCT3101/3102/3103/3104 and LAWS5144 (plus LAWS4112 in Part A of the LLB list); or
- Finance major: #10 from the Finance major in Group 2 of the BCom list (plus LAWS5144 towards Part B of the LLB list); and
- #18 of elective courses from Parts B and/or C of the LLB List. LAWS5144 must be included if taking a Finance major, and LAWS5144 cannot be included if taking an Accounting major.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
