Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Wollongong

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong combines professional legal education with practical business knowledge, preparing students for careers that require expertise in both corporate and legal environments. The program is ideal for students interested in commercial law, corporate leadership, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship, and business strategy, while developing strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills across both disciplines.

Campus Sydney CBD Campus (Sydney, New South Wales), Wollongong Campus (Wollongong, New South Wales)

Curriculum structure

First Year

In the first year, students develop foundational knowledge in both business and law while learning how legal systems influence modern organisations and commercial activity. Subjects such as Foundations of Law, Legal Skills, and Accounting and Financial Management introduce students to legal reasoning, business operations, professional communication, and analytical thinking.

Second Year

The second year builds students’ understanding of core legal principles and business management concepts across commercial and organisational contexts. Through units including Contract Law, Principles of Marketing, and Business Economics, students examine commercial relationships, consumer markets, and legal obligations while strengthening research and professional decision-making skills.

Third Year

In the third year, students explore more specialised legal and business areas while applying theoretical concepts to practical scenarios. Subjects such as Criminal Law and Procedure, Corporate Law, and Human Resource Management help students understand workplace regulation, governance, legal compliance, and strategic business operations.

Fourth Year

The fourth year focuses on advanced commercial, legal, and managerial studies that prepare students for leadership-oriented careers. Students may undertake units such as Evidence, Business Analytics, and International Business Strategy, developing expertise in legal advocacy, commercial analysis, and global business decision-making.

Fifth Year

In the final year, students consolidate their professional knowledge through advanced legal studies, elective business specialisations, and practice-oriented learning experiences. Subjects including Equity and Trusts, Administrative Law, and Strategic Management prepare graduates for legal practice, corporate leadership, and professional advisory roles across diverse industries.

Focus areas

Commercial law, corporate governance, business strategy, finance, entrepreneurship, employment relations, international business, legal compliance, advocacy, organisational leadership, and business analytics.

Learning outcomes

Graduates develop advanced legal reasoning, commercial awareness, strategic problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills while learning to analyse legal and business challenges within local and global contexts. Students also gain practical knowledge of corporate regulation, ethical decision-making, organisational management, and professional legal practice.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

The Bachelor of Laws component satisfies the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia, subject to completion of Practical Legal Training (PLT). Depending on the chosen business major, the business component may also align with professional accreditation bodies in areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing, or human resources.

Reputation (employability rankings)

The University of Wollongong is internationally recognised for graduate employability, industry engagement, and practical learning experiences. UOW has consistently been ranked among the world’s leading young universities and maintains strong employer connections across legal, corporate, and professional sectors, helping graduates transition successfully into employment and leadership pathways.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong combines practical legal training with hands-on business education, helping students build professional capabilities across commercial law, corporate strategy, management, and business operations. Students develop workplace-ready skills through real-world case studies, legal simulations, collaborative business projects, and industry engagement opportunities integrated throughout both disciplines. UOW’s modern Wollongong campus provides access to advanced teaching facilities, legal training environments, business learning spaces, digital research platforms, and professional development programs that prepare graduates for careers in corporate law, consulting, government, and business leadership.

Students gain practical experience and industry exposure through a variety of facilities, tools, and experiential learning opportunities, including:

Moot courts and advocacy training facilities: Law students participate in simulated court proceedings, legal advocacy exercises, negotiation activities, and mooting competitions that reflect real legal practice environments.
Business case studies and consulting projects: Students work on practical commercial challenges, strategic business analysis, and group-based problem-solving activities designed around real organisational scenarios.
Internships and Work Integrated Learning (WIL): UOW offers opportunities for professional placements and industry engagement through legal, corporate, government, and business-related organisations, helping students gain valuable workplace experience before graduation.
UOW Business Central and career development initiatives: Students can access employability workshops, networking opportunities, mentoring programs, employer events, and professional skill development activities tailored to business and law careers.
Digital legal and business research platforms: Students use professional legal databases, business analytics tools, financial research systems, and digital academic resources commonly used within the legal and corporate sectors.
Collaborative group projects and commercial simulations: Many subjects involve teamwork activities focused on corporate strategy, contract negotiation, legal problem-solving, leadership development, and organisational decision-making.
UOW Library and specialised research resources: Students have access to extensive law and business collections, online journals, financial databases, collaborative study spaces, and academic research support services.
Industry engagement and guest lectures: Practicing lawyers, business executives, consultants, and corporate professionals contribute to seminars, workshops, and networking events that connect students with current industry practices.
Entrepreneurship and innovation support: Business students can engage with innovation-focused initiatives, startup development activities, and enterprise learning opportunities that encourage entrepreneurial thinking and commercial creativity.
Professional communication and leadership skill development: The combined degree strengthens negotiation, analytical reasoning, legal communication, teamwork, and leadership capabilities that are highly valued across legal and business industries.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws at the University of Wollongong equips graduates with a powerful combination of commercial expertise and legal knowledge, preparing them for careers across corporate law, business management, government, finance, and consulting. Students graduate with strong analytical, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills that are highly valued in today’s global business and legal environments. Typical career pathways include Corporate Lawyer, Business Consultant, Legal Advisor, Compliance Manager, Commercial Analyst, and Government Policy Officer.

The University of Wollongong supports students’ career development and professional success through a range of employability initiatives, industry partnerships, and practical learning opportunities, including:

UOW Careers and Employability Services: Students receive access to career coaching, interview preparation, networking events, employability workshops, job search assistance, internship guidance, and employer engagement programs designed to improve graduate outcomes.
Professional business and legal skill development: The combined degree develops expertise in corporate law, commercial strategy, finance, negotiation, leadership, and business communication, helping graduates stand out in competitive industries.
Practical legal education and industry engagement: UOW Law provides opportunities for practical legal learning through mooting, legal research activities, industry projects, and engagement with practicing legal professionals.
Business industry partnerships and experiential learning: UOW Business School maintains strong relationships with industry partners, providing students with exposure to real business environments, professional networking, case competitions, and collaborative projects.
Internships and workplace experience opportunities: Students may participate in internships and work-integrated learning experiences across legal firms, corporations, financial organisations, government agencies, and business enterprises.
Long-term accreditation value: The law component of the degree satisfies the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia when followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). The business qualification also provides strong professional recognition across commercial industries.
Graduate employment outcomes: Graduates pursue careers across commercial law, banking and finance, corporate governance, consulting, entrepreneurship, government policy, human resources, and international business sectors.
Employment and salary outcomes: Graduates entering legal and business professions in Australia commonly begin with salaries ranging from approximately AUD $65,000–$95,000 annually, with strong long-term earning potential in corporate law, consulting, executive leadership, and commercial advisory roles.
Global career flexibility: The interdisciplinary nature of the degree provides transferable skills suited to both Australian and international business and legal environments, particularly in sectors influenced by regulation, governance, and commercial strategy.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Laws, graduates may continue toward admission as a practicing lawyer through Practical Legal Training programs such as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Students may also pursue postgraduate qualifications including a Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Business Administration (MBA), specialised finance or management master’s degrees, public policy programs, or higher research qualifications such as honours and PhD studies. The combined degree also creates strong foundations for advanced study in areas such as corporate governance, international business law, commercial strategy, and entrepreneurship.