| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-29 | - |
Program Overview
This 5-year double degree program combines a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Business, providing a comprehensive understanding of law and business. Students develop professional skills in law and gain a specialization in business, preparing them for careers in law, business, or government. The program meets the academic requirements for practicing law in Victoria and offers industry-based learning placements.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This double degree program in Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business prepares graduates for challenging and exciting careers in law, business, or government. By studying various business specializations, students gain a comprehensive understanding of conducting business within Australia and internationally. Additionally, they develop sought-after professional skills in law, including advocacy, ethical judgment, communication, legal research and writing, interviewing, and negotiation. The program offers diverse opportunities for industry-based learning placements. Graduates meet the academic requirements of the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to practice law upon program completion and practical legal training.
Outline:
The 5-year, full-time program consists of 480 credit points, including:
- 132 credit points of First Year Core units (3 Business FYC units and 8 Law FYC units)
- 132 credit points of Professional Law Core studies
- 60 credit points of Law Elective studies
- 96 credit points of a Business Major Study from the approved list (including BSK2001 and BSK3000)
- 12 credit points of Business Core unit (BMO2005)
Careers:
Graduates are equipped for flexible career opportunities in their chosen business and/or law specialization. They can pursue careers in government departments/agencies, federal or state government, community legal centers, not-for-profit businesses, and the corporate law sector. Depending on their specialization, graduates may secure roles such as financial analyst, policy adviser, legal adviser, industrial relations adviser, or human rights advocate.
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum entry criteria include:
- English-language requirements
- academic requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4:
- a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.
- PLUS:
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics, or Psychology.
Applicants with vocational education & training (VET/TAFE) study
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
Applicants with higher education study
- Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
Applicants with work & life experience
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
- PLUS:
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
- PLUS:
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics, or Psychology.
Special entry programs
- If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic, or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.
