Bachelors of Commerce/Laws (BCom/LLB)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2089
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws:
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2012*
3/97.5
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
711901 - B Commerce/BLaws
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 9792
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Duration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2089
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws:
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 7; writing 7; speaking 7. View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
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:
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.
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
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
711901 - B Commerce/BLaws
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 study courses overseas as part of an approved exchange program. For further course study options and application details, visit the BEL Overseas Study website .
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
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
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 9792
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
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 professional bodies:
- Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
- Chartered Secretaries Australia Limited
- Certified Practising Accountants Australia
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- Bar Association of Queensland
- Queensland Law Society
- Taxation Institute of Australia
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelors of Commerce/Laws
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #88 comprising:
- #22 compulsory courses from Group 1 of the BCom List (not LAWS1100); and
- #38 of compulsory courses from Part A of the LLB List; and
- either:
- No major: #10 electives from Group 3 of the BCom List (not LAWS3100/3101/3102/3103)(#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 (ACCT3101/3102/3103/3104 and LAWS5144 plus LAWS4112 in Part A of the LLB); or
- Business Information Systems major: #10 from the Business Information Systems major in Group 2 of the BCom List (plus LAWS5151 towards Part B of the LLB); or
- Finance major: #10 from the Finance major in Group 2 of the BCom List (plus LAWS5144 towards Part B of the LLB); and
- #18 of LLB electives from Parts B and C of the LLB List. Must include LAWS5151 for the Business Information Systems major or LAWS5144 for the Finance major. LAWS5144 is not included for an Accounting major.
- Students who wish to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in QueenslandMUSTinclude LAWS5215/5216/5217 in the #18 of LLB electives.
