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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce
University of Adelaide, The
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
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| North Terrace | 95^ | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | SACE with four Stage 2 subjects including at least three 20 credit Tertiary Admissions Subjects and a further 20 credit points from recognised studies (or Yr 12 equivalent); Selection via ATAR |
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Course Description
This combined degree option ensures that perspectives from other disciplines are brought to bear and that studies in Law are seen in the wider social context. Completion of a double degree program makes graduates uniquely placed to take up some of the specialist career opportunities offered beyond law.
Subjects you can Study
Comparative law; Corporate law; Criminal law; Environmental law; Family law; Intellectual law; International law; Property law; Accounting; e-Commerce; Information systems; Marketing
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
North Terrace
- Full-time internal = 5 years
- Part-time internal = 10 years
Structure
13 compulsory law courses (57 units) which provide students with a sound understanding of legal concepts, processes and methods; plus specialised law electives. In addition a prescribed number of Bachelor of Commerce courses are required.
Entry Requirements
SACE with four Stage 2 subjects including at least three 20 credit Tertiary Admissions Subjects and a further 20 credit points from recognised studies (or Yr 12 equivalent); Selection via ATAR
Comments
In SA the Law Society of South Australia provides Practical Legal Training through their Graduate Diploma and Legal Practice course. Upon graduation from their Bachelor of Laws and completion of the Graduate Diploma and Legal Practice students are eligible to be admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia (with a restricted practicing certificate). Once admitted, practitioners may apply for admission in any other Australian jurisdiction.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce at University of Adelaide, The perform?
Accounting
Who is studying Accounting at University of Adelaide, The
| 582 | 562 | 0% | 5% | 94% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Accounting graduates from University of Adelaide, The say
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- Worse
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- Worse
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Where do Accounting graduates from University of Adelaide, The go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Business and management
Who is studying Business and management at University of Adelaide, The
| 2,537 | 919 | 85% | 6% | 89% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Business and management graduates from University of Adelaide, The say
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- Worse
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Where do Business and management graduates from University of Adelaide, The go
Seeking work
Not available.
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Law
Who is studying Law at University of Adelaide, The
| 1,078 | 83 | 58% | 21% | 79% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Law graduates from University of Adelaide, The say
Teaching quality
- Worse
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- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Law graduates from University of Adelaide, The go
Seeking work
Not available.
Starting salary
Not available.
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Accounting
Where are graduates that studied Accounting at University of Adelaide, The?
| 4% | 51% | 25% | 21% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Business and management
Where are graduates that studied Business and management at University of Adelaide, The?
| 16% | 14% | 57% | 12% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Law
Where are graduates that studied Law at University of Adelaide, The?
| 18% | 62% | 20% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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