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Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws (BBBL) - BBusLLB
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Springfield campus: 924911; Distance education: 904915; Toowoomba campus: 904911
CRICOS code (International applicants): 060141A
| | 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: | Student contribution amount
Tuition fee
International fee
| Student contribution amount
Tuition fee
International fee
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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 Business and Bachelor of Laws aims to produce
graduates who meet the aims and objectives of both the Bachelor of
Business and the Bachelor of Laws degree programs. This combined degree
offers students the benefit of exposure to multiple disciplines. Professional
Accreditation The Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws satisfies
the academic qualification for admission as a legal practitioner (barrister
or solicitor) in Queensland. Note that there are additional practical
legal training requirements apart from the academic qualification.
The degree will also satisfy the academic requirement for admission
in the other Australian states and territories; however, students
should always confirm legal practice admission requirements for the
jurisdiction in which they wish to practise as these are usually done
on a case by case basis.
Career opportunities
Private practice solicitor or barrister, government departments,
non-government agencies, legal organisations, and depending on business
specialisation, business development manager, media liaison, training
and development, workplace relations, occupational health and safety,
production manager.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Business 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).
Program aims
The program aims to produce graduates who meet the aims and
objectives of both the Bachelor of Business and the Bachelor of Laws
degree programs. This combined degree offers students the benefit
of exposure to multiple disciplines.
How to apply
Domestic students 2008
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.
Other applicants will be based on their overall Rank. You should
ensure you submit your application by the closing
dates.
International students 2008
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
Student contribution amount
For domestic students who are offered Commonwealth supported
places, the Government pays some money directly to the University,
but students are also required to make a contribution. This contribution
is called the ‘student contribution’. For more information
about student contribution amounts, including the calculation of fees
for a particular program of study, refer to USQ fees.
Tuition fee
Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct
fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including
the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.
International fees
International students pay tuition fees. For details about international
student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.
Program structure
The program comprises 40 units as follows:
| Business 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:
Business component
The Business component shall comprise:
Laws component
The Laws component shall comprise:
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Twenty-two core Law courses listed below
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Three Law electives from the list below. The elective courses
may be selected from any of the elective courses listed below. Students
may choose to specialise by taking three of their electives in one
particular area of concentration.
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 |
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| LAW3423 Criminal Law B |
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| LAW2206 Legal Conflict Resolution |
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| LAW2207 Company Law |
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| LAW3201 Constitutional Law |
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| LAW3202 Administrative Law |
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| LAW3461 Public, International
and Human Rights Law |
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| LAW3203 Property Law A |
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| LAW3204 Property Law B |
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| LAW3205 Equity |
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| LAW3206 Trusts |
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| LAW3208 Evidence |
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| LAW3209 Procedure |
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| LAW3210 Theories of Law |
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| 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 |
| Commercial Law Electives |
| LAW3130 Revenue Law and Practice |
S1 (ONC, EXT), S2 (ONC, EXT), S3 (EXT) |
S1 (ONC) |
S1 (ONC) |
| LAW3131 Revenue Law and Practice II |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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| LAW3110 Insolvency and Restructuring Law |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
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| LAW3404 Finance and Securities Law |
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| LAW3405 Business Planning Law |
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| LAW3406 Intellectual Property Law |
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| General Practice Electives |
| LAW2301 e-Law |
S1 (ONC, EXT) |
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| LAW3421 Family Law |
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| LAW3422 Succession Law |
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| LAW3424 Land Contracts |
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| Natural Resource Law Electives |
| LAW2107 Environmental Law |
S2 (ONC, EXT) |
S2 (ONC) |
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| LAW3441 Natural Resources Law |
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| LAW3442 Environmental Protection Law |
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| LAW3443 Planning Law |
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| LAW3444 International Environmental Law |
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| International Law Electives |
| LAW3444 International Environmental Law |
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| LAW3462 International Humanitarian
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.
Residential schools
Voluntary residential schools for external students may be offered in
some courses in this program. This applies, for example, to the introductory
courses for program orientation relevant to legal process, research
and context as well as to select core courses where course leaders
offer an optional assessment item by way of a moot. Details are provided
in individual course Introductory Books.
A compulsory residential school is held in LAW2206 Legal Conflict Resolution, to enable off-campus
students to complete the practical assessment.
Exit points
If students commence the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of
Laws and wish to exit with a Bachelor of Business, then they may do so if they have completed the Business core courses;
one Business major; at least 4 courses in Law constituting a Minor
Study in Law and three to six electives from any discipline.
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.
