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Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This combined degree builds strong economic analysis alongside comprehensive legal training. You’ll study microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics with an embedded major, while completing compulsory and elective law units across the program. The course develops critical thinking for decisions in markets and public policy, plus practical legal understanding for complex problem solving. It is an undergraduate double degree in economics and law. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers spanning law and economics in sectors such as legal practice, government and public policy, consulting, banking and business. The economics component supports data-informed decision making and policy analysis, while the law component prepares you for legal roles (with Practical Legal Training required separately for admission). This pathway suits work in advisory, regulatory and commercial environments as a bachelor-level economics and law qualification. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$56,300 per year

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CSP: A$16,590

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Information

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3 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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BPECNLAW7000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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