Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of New England Armidale

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws at the University of New England (UNE) gives you a powerful blend of commercial and legal knowledge — perfect if you’re keen to build a career at the crossroads of business, law and policy. You’ll graduate equipped with both business acumen and legal reasoning skills, ready to step into roles that demand strategic thinking, ethical decision-making and a deep understanding of how law and commerce intersect.

This program is delivered Armidale giving students flexibility while experiencing both a regional academic environment and a city-based learning setting.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year you’ll dive into foundational business principles alongside introductory legal concepts. Early business units like Accounting Information for Business Decision-making, Economics for Management and Fundamentals of Management help you understand how businesses operate, while introductory law courses begin building your awareness of legal frameworks. This year gets you comfortable with core ideas like finance, economics, organisational behavior — and starts you on the path to legal literacy.

Year 2
As you move into your second year, you explore specific business functions — perhaps in marketing, management or finance — while simultaneously advancing in law. You might take units such as Fundamentals of Marketing, Business Ethics or Strategic Planning and Sustainability to understand how businesses are shaped by internal decisions and external pressures. On the law side, you’ll begin more rigorous legal training — building the analytical and reading skills essential for interpreting legislation, contracts or policy.

Year 3
By the third year, you’re synthesizing legal and business thinking. Business units could include more advanced or specialised material (depending on your chosen major or interest), while law studies deepen your legal reasoning and understanding of how laws apply in commercial and societal contexts. This phase helps you start seeing where business strategy and legal compliance meet — a foundation for sophisticated, real-world decision-making.

Year 4
In the fourth year you continue to refine both business expertise and legal competence. You’ll likely engage with higher-level units in law (as part of the longer, integrated double degree structure), applying all that reading, analysis and critical thinking you’ve built. On the business side you draw on everything you’ve learned so far — perhaps exploring electives or specialisations — to craft a well-rounded understanding of business operations within a legal and ethical framework.

Year 5 (Final Phase / Integration)
The final stretch brings it all together. You’ll complete any remaining units in both business and law to reach the full 240-credit requirement. By now, you’ll be comfortable navigating complex business challenges with a sound legal grounding. Whether it’s corporate governance, contracts, compliance, finance, management or ethics — you’ll have the tools to tackle it all.

Focus Areas
Business law, corporate governance, finance, management, ethics and strategic business practice

Learning Outcomes
You’ll learn to analyse and interpret laws, understand business operations and economics, make informed ethical and strategic business decisions, and navigate the complex interplay between law and commerce.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Because this is a double degree combining business and law, you graduate ready for a broad set of career paths — from legal and compliance roles, corporate management, consultancy and business development to policy, governance and advisory positions. The blend of business and law gives you a flexible edge in many professional environments.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
UNE’s double-degree is recognised for its relevance in today’s dynamic business-law environment. The dual qualification — combining business and legal training — is increasingly valued by employers looking for graduates who understand both commercial strategies and legal requirements.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Experiential Learning: Students in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws at University of New England gain practical, career-focused experience by combining real-world business problem solving with applied legal training. Learning is designed to mirror professional environments, where students build confidence through case analysis, simulated legal work, and business strategy projects. The program also integrates industry engagement and research-based learning, supported by campus resources and digital legal and business tools that reflect current professional practice:

Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Students have opportunities to apply legal and business knowledge through industry-linked projects, placements, and practical learning experiences with real organisations.
Moot court and advocacy training: Law students develop courtroom skills through simulated legal proceedings that strengthen argumentation, reasoning, and oral advocacy.
Business applied projects: Business units involve group-based case studies where students analyse organisational challenges and develop strategic solutions for real or simulated companies.
Legal research tools and databases: Students develop professional legal research skills using industry-standard legal databases and academic resources available through UNE’s learning platforms.
UNE Business School learning environment: Access to business-focused teaching spaces and collaborative learning settings that support entrepreneurship, management, and economics-based projects.
Dixson Library academic resources: Extensive legal and business research collections, journals, and digital learning tools that support advanced study and independent research.
Collaborative group learning: Regular teamwork-based assessments encourage students to build communication, negotiation, and professional collaboration skills.
Regional industry engagement: Exposure to regional employers, legal practitioners, and business networks that provide insight into real-world professional practice in Australia.

These experiences ensure graduates are not only academically strong but also confident in applying legal and business knowledge in professional settings.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Progression & Future Opportunities: Graduates of the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws at University of New England are well-prepared for versatile careers that blend legal expertise with commercial and strategic business decision-making. This double degree opens pathways into roles such as corporate lawyer, business analyst, compliance officer, and policy or governance advisor, with strong demand across corporate, government, and advisory sectors.

: With a strong focus on employability and professional readiness, students benefit from structured support and real-world exposure throughout their studies:

University employability services: UNE’s Careers and Employability team provides personalised career counselling, resume and interview preparation, internship and placement support, and networking opportunities with employers across legal and business sectors.
Employment outcomes & salary figures: Graduates in combined business and law fields in Australia typically earn early-career salaries ranging from AUD $70,000 – $115,000, with median graduate outcomes commonly sitting around AUD $90,000 – $105,000, depending on role and sector.
University–industry partnerships: Students engage with regional businesses, legal organisations, government departments, and professional networks through work-integrated learning, guest lectures, and placement opportunities.
Long-term accreditation value: The Bachelor of Laws component supports the academic pathway required for admission to legal practice in Australia, while the business component strengthens global employability in management, finance, and corporate strategy roles.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates develop strong analytical, legal, and commercial skills, enabling them to transition confidently into both legal practice and business leadership pathways across diverse industries.

Further Academic Progression: After completing this program, students can progress into Practical Legal Training (PLT) for admission as a legal practitioner, or pursue postgraduate qualifications such as a Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Professional Accounting, or specialised graduate certificates in corporate law, taxation, or international business to further advance their careers.