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Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (BCLA) - BComLLB
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 904941; Distance education: 904945; Springfield campus: 924941
CRICOS code (International applicants): 070615M
| | On-campus* | Distance education |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November) | Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November) |
| Campus: | Springfield, Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
| Commonwealth supported place
Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
|
| Standard duration: | 5 years full-time, up to 10 years part-time |
Notes
Students can only commence study in semester 3 at Springfield
campus or via distance education.
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Program focus
The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws aims to produce
graduates who meet the aims and objectives of both the Bachelor of
Commerce and the Bachelor of Laws degree programs. This double degree
offers students the benefit of exposure to multiple disciplines.
Career opportunities
Private practice solicitor or barrister, corporate legal counsel,
tax manager, insolvency specialist, forensic investigator, forensic
accountant, auditor, chartered accountant, financial institutional
lawyer, government sector employee at State or Federal level, non-government
agency legal counsel or positions within other business or community
organisations requiring specialist in-house legal skills.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws has been accredited
by the , and the Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court of Queensland as an approved academic qualification
under the Supreme Court (Legal Practitioner Admission) Rules 2004 (Qld). This will partially satisfy the requirements to practise
as a solicitor or barrister in Queensland, or as a legal practitioner
elsewhere in Australia. Intending solicitors and barristers must also
complete an approved practical legal training course in order to become
admitted to practice. USQ law graduates have the option of completing
their practical legal training through a one-year traineeship in a
law practice, or through an institution that offers a practical legal
training qualification.
Accounting major graduates will meet the educational entrance
requirements of and (ICAA). This provides
Associate membership of CPA Australia, eligibility to study the CPA
professional exams and eligibility to study the ICAA professional
exams.
Successful completion of the Accounting major can qualify students
for exemptions from the Fundamental level (9 papers) of the (ACCA) exams. For further details please refer
to the ACCA website.
Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements
to become an Associate member of the .
The Information Technology Management major is accredited at
professional level by the and, through the Seoul Accord, is recognised
in other countries.
Program aims
The program aims to produce graduates who meet the aims and
objectives of both the Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Laws
degree programs. This double degree offers students the benefit of
exposure to multiple disciplines.
Program objectives
At the completion of the program, students should be able to:
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demonstrate strong communication skills
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identify, analyse and solve problems in different decision contexts
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think constructively and logically
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make effective and creative use of modern technologies
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acquire specific knowledge and skills relevant to their major
study areas
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demonstrate an understanding of the principles of accounting,
finance, economics and business
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satisfy educational entrance requirement of relevant professional
bodies
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act within the ethics of their profession
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demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical framework of
subject areas of study
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apply theoretical knowledge, concepts and principles to areas
of practical significance
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research legal issues at a proficient level
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critically appraise law reform trends and recent developments
and assess their impact upon legal practice and public policy.
Admission requirements
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Year 12 English [4,SA] or equivalent.
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Candidates for admission to this program must satisfy the normal
USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to , Section 2.2.1 (for Australian
students) and Section 2.2.3 (for international students).
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International applicants must have met the or have completed the .
How to apply
Domestic students
may be made through the Queensland
Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure applies whether
you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.
If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you
will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP)
or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories
are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER and
the subject prerequisites indicated. Other applicants will be based
on their overall Rank.
International students
This program is offered to international students. An international
student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen
and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and
how to apply.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely
through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
Domestic full fee paying students
may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship
requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa
holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens
who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program
pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The program comprises 40 units as follows:
| Area of study |
Number of courses |
| Commerce courses |
15 courses (7 x core courses; plus 1 x 8–course major) |
| Law courses |
25 courses (22 core courses; plus 3 law elective courses) |
The structure is set out in the following table:
| |
All majors |
|
| Commerce core |
7 courses |
,, , , , , |
| Commerce major |
8 courses |
for example, Accounting |
| Law core |
22 courses |
|
| Law electives |
3 courses |
|
Commerce component
The Commerce component shall comprise:
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7 core courses:
,
,
,
,
,
,
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One 8-course discipline-based major from the majors available
under the Bachelor of Commerce (except the Business
Law major).
Law component
The Law component shall comprise:
Program completion requirements
To be eligible to graduate with the Bachelor of Commerce and
Bachelor of Laws double degree candidates must complete both the commerce
component and the law component of the degree.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 10 years to complete this program.
Core courses
| Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
| Law Core Courses: |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC), S2 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT), (S3 EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| * |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
Major Studies/Specialisations
Commerce component
Students are required to undertake one 8-course major selected
from the following majors available within the Bachelor of Commerce:
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Accounting major
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Finance major
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General Commerce major
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Information Technology Management major
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Sustainable Business major
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Sustainable Economics and Policy major
Elective courses
To fulfil the requirement of the Law component of the Bachelor
of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws students are required to undertake
3 elective courses from the following list of law courses
| Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
| |
S2 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
|
| |
S1 (EXT), S2 (EXT) |
|
|
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S2 (EXT) |
|
|
| |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
| |
S2 (EXT) |
|
|
| |
S2 (EXT) |
|
|
| |
S1 (EXT) |
|
|
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S2 (EXT) |
|
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S2 (EXT) |
|
|
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S3 (EXT) |
|
|
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S1 (EXT) |
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S3 (EXT) |
|
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S2 (EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
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| LAW3443 Public International Law |
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| LAW3444 Competition and Consumer Law |
|
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| LAW3462 International Human
Rights Law |
|
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| LAW3463 Private International Law |
|
|
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| |
S1 (EXT) |
|
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| LAW5504 Comparative Law and
Business ‡ |
|
|
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| * |
S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC), S3 (ONC) |
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IT requirements
For information technology requirements please refer to the .
Other program requirements
Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please
refer to Section 2 of the .
Exit points
If students commence the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of
Laws and wish to exit with a Bachelor of Commerce, then they may do so if they have completed the Commerce core courses;
one Commerce major; at least 4 courses in Law constituting a minor
study in Law and 3 - 6 electives.
Exemptions
Exemptions may be permitted for a limited number of courses,
equivalent in content and level, successfully completed recently with
a recognised institution, in accordance with Section 3.5 of the .
Honours
For details regarding the award of Honours in the Bachelor of
Laws program, please refer to the Honours section in the Bachelor of Laws ..