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Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (BCBL) - BComLLB
CRICOS code (International applicants): 060142M
| | On-campus* | Distance education |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November) | Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July)
Semester 3 (November) |
| Campus: | Springfield, Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place
International full fee paying place
| Commonwealth supported place
International full fee paying place
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| Standard duration: | 5 years full-time, 10 years part-time or external |
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 combined 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 received accreditation
from the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, Queensland, and the
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland on 13 March 2007,
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. (Intending solicitors and barristers must not only complete
an approved law degree but also undertake a practical legal training
course, either with another university or private provider, or as
a supervised program whilst employed in a law firm).
Accounting major students will meet the educational entrance
requirements of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants
in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA).
(Note: Students must also complete FIN1101 Introduction to Financial Management to meet the requirements of these bodies.)
Accounting major students who complete a finance minor will meet the
educational entrance requirements of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia
(Finsia).
Finance major graduates will meet the educational entrance requirements
to become an Associate member of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia
(Finsia).
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 combined degree offers students the benefit
of exposure to multiple disciplines.
Admission requirements
Candidates for admission into this program must satisfy the
normal USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer
to Academic Regulation 5.4.2of the University Calendar, Section
1 (for Australian students) and Section 3 (for international students).
International candidates must meet the University's English language
proficiency requirements for undergraduate students.
International applicants must have met the University's
English language requirements or have completed the University's
ELICOS/UNIPREP program.
How to apply
Domestic students 2010
Application for undergraduate programs 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. You should ensure you submit your application
by the closing dates.
International students 2010
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 USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and
how to apply.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via
the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees
are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate
only.
International full fee paying place
You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via
the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees
are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate
only.
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:
Commerce component
The Commerce component shall comprise:
Laws component
The Laws component shall comprise:
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: |
| LAW1201 Legal Process and Research |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC), S2 (ONC) |
| LAW1202 Law in Context |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW2201 Contract A |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW2202 Contract B |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW2203 Torts A |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW2204 Torts B |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW2205 Criminal Law A |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW3423 Criminal Law B |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW2206 Legal Conflict Resolution |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW2207 Company Law |
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| LAW3201 Constitutional Law A |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW3202 Administrative Law |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW3461 Constitutional Law B |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW3203 Property Law A |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW3204 Property Law B |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW3205 Equity |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW3206 Trusts |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
| LAW3208 Evidence |
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| LAW3209 Procedure |
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| LAW3210 Theories of Law |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW3211 Legal Professional Practice
and Ethics |
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| LAW4401 Capstone Research Project |
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Elective courses
| Course |
Semester/mode of offer Toowoomba campus |
Semester/mode of offer Springfield campus |
Semester/mode of offer Fraser Coast campus |
| LAW3130 Revenue Law and Practice |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW3131 Revenue Law and Practice II |
S2 (EXT) |
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| LAW3110 Insolvency and Restructuring Law |
S2 (EXT) |
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| LAW3404 Banking, Finance and Insurance Law |
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| LAW3405 Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Law |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
|
| LAW3406 Intellectual Property
Law |
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| LAW2301 e-Law |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
|
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| LAW3421 Family Law |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
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| LAW3422 Succession Law |
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| LAW3424 Land Contracts |
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| LAW2107 Environmental Law |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
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| LAW3441 Natural Resources Law |
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| LAW3442 Labour Law |
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| LAW3443 Public International Law |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
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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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| LAW3464 International Business Law |
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Other program requirements
Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please
refer to Academic Regulation 5.9 of the University Calendar.
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 three to six 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 Academic Regulation 5 of the University Calendar.
