Swinburne University of Technology
Address
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Faculty
School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship
Campus
Hawthorn Campus
Course code: #BB-LAWBUS
undergraduate
DegreeBachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Quick facts
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Annual tuition (2022)
$37,000 AUD
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Application fee
Free
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Duration
5 years
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PSW
2 years
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Min GPA
90 out of 100
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CRICOS code
085631K
These are mandatory and all come with course.
Deadlines
Overview
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business - Accounting
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business at the Swinburne University of Technology offers you a course focused on commercial law with an emphasis on intellectual property law.
As the only double degree in Victoria with this specialisation, you'll learn about trademarks, patents and designs, copyright, the prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law.
In this Accounting major, you’ll learn how to deliver insights that drive business outcomes while appreciating how the pursuit of profit and purpose are the foundations of future, sustainable businesses.
Gain an appreciation of what theories and methods develop your practical skills and use accounting technologies to evaluate, analyse and communicate financial information.
The major will prepare you for career opportunities in business advisory, company accounting, management accounting, financial management, financial information systems, tax and auditing.
Graduates with an Accounting major may be eligible to apply for membership in CPA Australia (CPAA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
You must also complete unit LAW20019 Law of Commerce to qualify for the CPA program.
Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all Swinburne's bachelor's degrees.
In this double degree, you'll complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas.
You'll also be introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises.
And in the Industry Consulting Project (BUS30009), you’ll team up with other students to work on a real project briefed to you by an industry partner.
Estimate your cost
Residency
Count of person
$49,100
Total costs
yearly
Details
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $12,100 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $37,000 |
Hourly wage
Min wage
23.23 AUD / 1 hour
in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight
Required documents
- Academic transcripts
- Award certificates
- A key/guide to the grading system
- Evidence of work experience (i.e. a resume and statement of employment from your employer)
- Official English language translations of any documents not in English
- Evidence of your English language proficiency
Language requirements
IELTS
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading
TOEFL
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading
PTE
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading
Cambridge
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Swinburne English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) is designed to help you improve your English language skills to study or progress your career.
Swinburne offers two types of English language courses: General English and English for Academic Purposes.
General English is designed to improve your language skills for day-to-day situations. It can also prepare you for further English language studies.
English for Academic Purposes is designed to teach you the language skills needed to study at university.
It can help you meet the minimum English language entry requirements for entry to your chosen course at Swinburne.
Prerequisites:
IELTS or equivalent
| Level | Approximate entry level | Lead to |
| Advanced (EAP) | IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalent | EAP 5 - Higher Education - Undergraduate & Postgraduate |
| Upper-intermediate (EAP) | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent | EAP 4 |
| Intermediate | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent | GE 3 - EAP 3 |
| Pre-intermediate | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent | GE 2 |
| Elementary | IELTS 3.5 or equivalent | GE 1 |
Academic background and requirement
Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
China:
China Gao San (高三): 90%
India:
Indian Year 12: 90%
Career opportunities
- Contracts Lawyer
- Corporate Lawyer
- Bankruptcy Paralegal
- Litigation Paralegal
- General Practice Lawyer
- Associate Attorney
- Immigration Lawyer
- Accounting Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Certified Public Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Forensic Accountant
- Financial Analyst
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