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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Accounting
La Trobe University
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| Melbourne | 93^ | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | VCE Units 3 and 4: study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in English (any) and at least 20 in Mathematics (any) |
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Course Description
This program offers a legal education with a strong global and social justice perspective and emphasis on hands-on experiences. It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria and a wide range of electives. The course also includes compulsory specialised subjects relevant to business such as Banking and Finance Law and Competition Policy and Law. The accounting component aims to provide a professional accounting qualification comprising the skills and knowledge for accounting practice and management of large and small enterprises in the government and private sectors. Electives are available in a range of areas including financial management, financial planning, and management.
Subjects you can Study
Accounting; Law
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Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Melbourne
- Full-time internal = 5 years
- Part-time internal = 10 years
Structure
Students must complete at least 5 years' full-time study or equivalent; complete in sequence the compulsory accounting subjects; complete in sequence the compulsory law subjects; complete a total of 600 credit points; complete a total of 24 subjects in law (19 compulsory and 5 electives); complete a total of 16 subjects in Accounting, Economics, and Business.
Entry Requirements
VCE Units 3 and 4: study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in English (any) and at least 20 in Mathematics (any)
Study Pathways
Honours is offered to high-achieving students; Honours in Law is available in the final year, while Honours in Accounting requires an additional year's full-time study.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Accounting at La Trobe University perform?
Accounting
Who is studying Accounting at La Trobe University
| 1,260 | 601 | 75% | 10% | 93% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Accounting graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Accounting graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Further study
Not available.
Business and management
Who is studying Business and management at La Trobe University
| 4,752 | 2,498 | 67% | 11% | 83% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Business and management graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Business and management graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Law
Who is studying Law at La Trobe University
| 1,138 | 35 | 52% | 25% | 80% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Law graduates from La Trobe University say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Law graduates from La Trobe University go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Accounting
Where are graduates that studied Accounting at La Trobe University?
| 17% | 31% | 47% | 5% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Business and management
Where are graduates that studied Business and management at La Trobe University?
| 15% | 8% | 69% | 6% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Law
Where are graduates that studied Law at La Trobe University?
| 31% | 44% | 21% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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