Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (pre 2025)

About the course

This combined Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) develops expertise in commerce alongside legal training, with a strong focus on financial and business law. You’ll learn how legal, economic and political systems shape organisations in Australian and global contexts, and build practical skills through hands-on experiences and real-case opportunities. Graduates complete two qualifications in five years, finishing as an undergraduate honours graduate in Law. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in Business & Commerce and further postgraduate study. Graduates join management trainee, analyst, marketing, and operations graduate programmes. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)