Bachelor of Economics and Finance/Bachelor of Laws

You will gain specialised knowledge of fiscal and monetary policies and economic theory at both micro and macro levels as you develop a thorough grounding in law when you study law with economics and finance at UOW. Develop expertise in business and commercial enterprise, and learn about the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the environment, and international trade and how to raise, allocate and use financial resources and address global economic issues.

Learn how to achieve social justice within our legal framework and the market factors that influence investment and industry behaviours. Be prepared for traditional roles within the legal profession, as well as a wide range of in-house legal roles within businesses and financial institutions.

You will benefit from the expertise of our teaching staff who are some of the best in their fields as you develop highly sought-after practical and contextual legal education. Design the career of your choice as you build highly competitive skills based on experiential learning. After completing fundamental theory both domestic and global and practice-based work, you will undertake an applied research project capstone subject.

Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience, make meaningful professional connections and have the opportunity for an international workplace-based project, or more traditional research-based project. You will also gain practical experience during a legal internship and embedded legal skills program where you will gain highly valued industry experience and skills.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Economics and Finance: Applied financial modelling, corporate finance, economic policy, financial economics, financial markets and institutions, investment analysis,  macro and micro economic theory, portfolio analysis and financial statements analysis.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in- house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Economics and Finance: Economist, regulatory manager, policy and governance specialist, financial analyst, finance consultant, research analyst, property portfolio analyst, stockbroker.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Laws: Eligible for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website.

Bachelor of Economics and Finance: The Bachelor of Economics and Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. This status is granted to institutions whose degree program(s) incorporate at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams. In addition, students are strongly recommended to complete the free online learning module, Ethics and Standards of Practice available through the CFA Institute®. Finance graduates may be eligible for membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and the Finance & Treasury Association.

The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools.

Practical experience

Bachelor of Laws: Legal internship provides 20 working days of professional experience. Bachelor of Economics and Finance: Applied research project capstone subject in your final year. This experiential learning opportunity offers an international workplace-based project, or more traditional research-based project.

Honours

Bachelor of Laws: Awarded on the basis of excellent performance throughout the course, as well as in a Legal Research Methodology subject and a Legal Research Thesis. Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) is available as an additional year of study to meritorious students. Bachelor of Economics and Finance: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.