Bachelor
This course equips students with an understanding of the interconnected relationship between financial systems and the law. Course content emphasises skills and knowledge in legal theory and practice, as well as the analytical and quantitative capabilities required to respond effectively to economic challenges.
Students study the fundamentals of the law, satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW, combined with econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics subjects as they relate to practical policy.
Specialist skills are built through electives and majors, such as the tech-driven Legal Futures and Technology major. This course is aimed at analytical thinkers with a passion for translating theory into practice. Hands-on study, including capstones and internships, is a key component of this combined degree.
Career options include legal adviser within a government department, lawyer in corporate and commercial sector, mergers and acquisitions, property, intellectual property, industry, consulting, industrial relations, international relations, media and environmental studies.
The course comprises a total of 240 credit points, allowing students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws. The study components for course completion are as follows.
The law component of 144 credit points is made up of:
The economics component of 96 credit points comprises:
To practise as a lawyer in NSW, students need to successfully complete an accredited legal academic qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) and an accredited course of practical legal training (PLT), which UTS offers through its PLT program.
Students enrolled in this course may complete their practical legal training by undertaking a postgraduate course in PLT, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).