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About the course
This economics major is offered within Curtin double degrees such as Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce. It combines commercially focused legal study with economics training, emphasising industry connectedness and practical skills for professional practice. Students study on campus in Perth, with access to facilities such as a digital moot court and the John Curtin Law Clinic, supporting applied learning in law and business contexts at bachelor level. The programme introduces business strategy, finance, marketing, and leadership foundations for commercial organisations.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue careers that blend legal and economic/commercial expertise across private practice, government and business. Typical pathways include practising as a lawyer (including specialist areas such as criminal, family, human rights or mining law), working as in-house counsel, or moving into commerce-related roles such as financial dealer or broker. Outcomes align to an undergraduate double-degree pathway combining law and economics. Preparing graduates for business analyst, management trainee, marketing, and operations entry-level roles.
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