BP358 - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
Plan: BP358BLDD - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
Award abbreviation: BLaws/BComm
Total credit points: 480
Career: UGRD
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Graduate School of Business and Law (660H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/graduate-school-of-business-and-law
ASCED code: 090999
CRICOS code: 115520J
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This program is a double degree that comprises the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce. The program aims to emphasise technology and leadership, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving legal and global business environment effectively. Through your studies, you will learn to understand the effects of technologies on the practice of law and global commerce; develop strategies for real-world commerce and legal contexts; analyse cultural and diversity frameworks to promote inclusion; apply critical thinking to tackle legal and business issues using emerging technologies; and use leadership skills to contribute to organisational change.
Learning activities and experiences in this program include case-based learning, encouraging you to engage in critical discussions in seminars and online forums, supplemented by active, authentic experiential learning opportunities in various simulations that develop legal and business skills. You will engage in various applied activities and industry-partnered learning experiences throughout the double degree. These experiences will enhance your ability to interpret legal and business information, analyse complex issues, and develop sustainable strategies. You will participate in workshops and online activities that require critical analysis and problem-solving and you will be provided a real-world learning journey to complement discipline theory and strengthen your understanding of how commerce operates in Australia, including C-suite position (CEO, CIO, CTO, COO, CFO, etc) issues and priorities and what is required of a commercial leader in the digital world. You may undertake relevant practical legal training upon completion of the program for a career in legal practice including as a solicitor in law firms, in-house counsel, government departments. Careers as consultants, policy advisors and compliance officers are also possible.
By completing the Bachelor of Laws component of the program you will possess a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the Australian legal framework and fundamental legal principles, an understanding of comparative and international legal systems, an understanding of the ethical framework in which the Australian legal system operates, and a fundamental knowledge of the extra-legal factors impinging upon the substantive law. Career development learning is scaffolded across early, mid and late stages of the program.
The Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree is a comprehensive offering that provides a broad understanding of business competencies across various disciplines and a critical perspective on emerging technologies in commerce. The program aligns with today's employers' expectations and fosters a lifelong learning culture. It allows you to tailor your coursework to align with your specific interests and career goals through the completion of a Commerce major. You will gain in-depth knowledge in fundamental business areas through the study of one of the following majors: International Business, Marketing Technology, Quantitative Economics and Finance, Enterprise AI and Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Law and Governance or Leadership and Strategy.
A capstone experience will be provided in the course LAW2586 – Enterprise Law: Designing Legal Solutions which will give you the opportunity to critically reflect on the curriculum of this program. The course promotes the integration and synthesis of a range of knowledge and skills gained in the program and the application of these in discipline related real-world scenarios.
The delivery of this program is blended comprising of face-to-face and online learning.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation and Credit:
The below articulation and credit arrangements are only applicable to students who have met the published program entry requirements and are subject to change.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University Admission and Credit Policy and Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) requirements.
Applicants who have completed or partially completed a similar program at another institution (with entry criteria similar to this program) may be granted some credits or exemptions towards this program. Please refer to the RMIT website for more information on how to apply for credit.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program you can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for RPL. These arrangements may be subject to change.
Credit for the Bachelor of Laws:
Australian law degrees are required to include 11 core areas of knowledge – the ‘Priestley 11’. These areas are: Criminal Law and Procedure, Tort, Contract, Property, Equity, Company Law, Administrative Law, Federal and State Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Professional Conduct. Exemptions towards the Priestley 11 courses are not possible unless the equivalent Priestley 11 courses have been completed in an undergraduate law program from an accredited law school. Students are advised to seek clarification from the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to ensure the credit will not impact admission to legal practice.
Credit for all other law courses can only be granted if a the law course has been completed at an accredited law school. The only exception is if a student has been admitted via the RMIT BP204 Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies program. Students will be exempt from completing LAW2580 Becoming a Lawyer in a Globalised World (not a Priestley 11 course but a compulsory foundation course), if they have successfully completed the following four courses:
HUSO2235 Introduction to Law
HWSS1144 Alternative Dispute Resolution
POLI1025 Power and Governance
SOCU2095 Sociology of Law
Pathways
Credit pathways between RMIT University programs may enable you upon graduating from an RMIT University qualification to apply for advanced standing in a higher-level qualification. The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce provides specific options for research pathways. Students interested in a career in research have an option to apply for BH064 Bachelor of Business (Honours) or Higher Degree by Research program. For more information about admissions and credit please refer to the RMIT University Admission and Credit Policies.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., GPA (including any adjustment factors).
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. Previous fail grades in similar courses may affect your eligibility. You will be assigned a selection rank (comparable to an ATAR) based on your GPA.
Prerequisites:
English language requirements:
For local applicants: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/minimum-english-language-requirement
For international applicants: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/english-requirements
Other Prerequisites
Mathematics:
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics; or
- equivalent studies.
- One Higher Education (AQF5+) subject in Maths.
Applicants with recent secondary education (current and within the past two years)
Minimum ATAR required for entry is 90.
Successful completion of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), or equivalent qualification.
Associate Degree applicants:
Applicants who have successfully completed the equivalent of an Associate Degree with GPA converted to ATAR
Applicant with Work and Life Experience:
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g. Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) score (including any adjustment factors).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification) and meet the stated prerequisites.
Work and life experience does not provide any additional consideration for entry to this program. You may satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice.
Additional information for domestic applicants:
You may be eligible for adjustment factors which will be applied to your selection rank.
Available ONLY to Recent Year 12 applicants
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
- The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary participation by giving priority access to RMIT diploma and degree programs to eligible applicants currently studying Year 12 at a SNAP partner school.
Available only to applicants currently studying Year 12 or whose highest qualification is a completed Year 12.
Subject Adjustments
- A study score of 25 in Legal Studies equals 1 aggregate point per study.
- A study score of 35 in any English equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- Overall maximum of 3 points.
Regional Adjustments
- RMIT automatically allocates adjustment factors to Year 12 applicants from a low socio-economic status area for all certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree level programs that select primarily on ATAR.
- Low socio-economic status areas are determined by applying the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA) Index of Education and Occupation.
Equity access schemes
- Equity access schemes take into account personal information and location, difficult circumstances, disadvantaged financial background and disability or medical condition that may have impacted on an applicant’s most recent academic performance.
- Find out more about the eligibility requirements for each Special Entry Access Scheme and RMIT access categories.
- If you are applying through VTAC you should apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme.
- If you are applying directly to RMIT you should apply for RMIT Access. The system will prompt you to do this during your application.
Elite Athlete Program
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program supports eligible elite and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence, allowing students to balance the demands of both their studies and their athletic responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The Indigenous Access Program supports your application to RMIT through an informal interview process where you will receive help from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Additional consideration will be given if you have relevant life, work, education or training experience.
Additional information for all applicants:
If you have been excluded from a program due to academic progress you are encouraged to submit a personal statement outlining the strategies you will adopt to ensure academic success.
If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC you can complete and submit the VTAC personal statement via your online VTAC account.
If you are applying direct to RMIT you can upload your completed personal statement via your online direct application.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce is closely linked to industry and this takes place in various forms. The curriculum includes courses designed as Work Integrated Learning (WIL) courses involving discipline related industry activities as part of learning. The College of Business and Law has established Industry Advisory Committees comprising of high-profile industry representatives. The role of the committees ensures the College of Business and Law's links with industry standards and practices remain current.
This program is accredited by the statutory and professional bodies listed in the table below. Specified credit/ exemptions towards professional qualifications offered as part of the accreditation is subject to the applicant meeting set criteria defined by each professional body. Any application for credit/exemption should be made directly to the professional body and is your responsibility.
The professional bodies may offer membership for you as a career enabler which could include opportunities for networking and access to discipline specific resources. Application for membership is your responsibility.
| Professional Body | Accreditation Description | Membership and Opportunities |
|---|---|---|
| Victorian Legal Admissions Board [VLAB] www.lawadmissions.vic.gov.au |
Program satisfies the academic requirements for graduate admission to the Australian Legal Profession | Not applicable |
| Council of Australian Law Deans [CALD] | The School is compliant with the standards for Australian Law Schools adopted by the Council of Australian Law Deans and assessed by the Australian Law Schools Standards Committee [ALSSC] |
Not applicable |
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Resources available from the Library
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/about-and-contacts/ask-the-library
For information resources relevant to specific subject areas please refer to the library subject guides here: https://rmit.libguides.com/
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network. In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous
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