Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws Honours | Newcastle

Bachelor Honours Degree Business Administration (MBA) Full Time

Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

at University of Newcastle · Newcastle, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

032796E

CRICOS provider code

00109J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$206,659 total

Per year

A$41,332/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Newcastle is a comprehensive double degree designed to equip students with in-depth knowledge of the legal and business landscapes in Australia. Over a five-year period, students undertake a structured program comprising core and elective units in both business and law, culminating in a research-focused honours component. This integrated curriculum allows students to gain advanced analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills across corporate strategy, management, economics, and all major areas of law including contracts, torts, and corporate law.

The double degree is typically structured around semesters, with studies divided into units that accrue credit points towards graduation. In the honours year, students undertake an extended research thesis or capstone legal project, demonstrating high-level understanding and capability in legal scholarship. The degree often includes opportunities for practical experience, such as work-integrated learning placements or internships in legal firms, businesses, or not-for-profit organisations, providing direct engagement with workplace realities.

Graduates develop a skill set spanning legal research, advocacy, corporate governance, financial and strategic decision-making, and ethical reasoning. The course is well-suited to students aspiring to leadership or advisory roles in law, finance, government, or business management, and to those interested in pursuing professional accreditation for legal practice in Australia. Students can benefit from the region’s dynamic business environment and legal community, making industry connections in Newcastle and beyond.

International applicants must meet English language requirements, typically via IELTS Academic or equivalent qualifications. While studying, students are entitled to work up to 48 hours per fortnight and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) to gain post-study workplace experience in Australia. For full course requirements and the most accurate details, consult the official university page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Lawyer or solicitor (subject to professional accreditation)
Business consultant or corporate advisor
In-house counsel for Australian companies
Commercial manager or corporate strategist
Government policy advisor
Human resources or compliance officer
Risk management and governance professional
Positions within the finance, legal, government, and corporate sectors in Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at University of Newcastle?

It typically takes 5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$206,659 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Lawyer or solicitor (subject to professional accreditation)Business consultant or corporate advisorIn-house counsel for Australian companiesCommercial manager or corporate strategistGovernment policy advisorHuman resources or compliance officerRisk management and governance profe...

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