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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

110717C

CRICOS provider code

00122A

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$252,480 total

Per year

A$50,496/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business at RMIT University is a five-year double degree that brings together legal training with core business knowledge. Students complete both degrees simultaneously, covering legal areas such as criminal, contract, property, and commercial law, alongside business subjects chosen from fields like management, marketing, or accounting. This blend creates a strong grounding in how law and business practices intersect in Australian settings.

The course structure features semesters, with students required to complete units from both law and business each year. These units build toward a combined number of credit points decided by RMIT for dual degree pathways. The law component includes an approved capstone—often a practical clinic, internship, or research project—while the business stream may also offer applied projects or industry placements. Work-integrated learning is a key part of the course, giving students the chance to experience the legal and business environments typical of Australia through placement or simulated experiences.

Graduates develop legal reasoning, research and analytical skills, as well as practical knowledge of commercial contexts. The course is suited to those interested in legal careers with a business edge, or business roles requiring legal insight. Professional recognition for law programs in Australia also depends on completion of practical legal training, which many pursue separately after graduation. Students should check details for admission to practice or professional membership in their business field. English proficiency requirements are set for both university entry and student visa purposes.

Being in Melbourne, students can access legal and business networks, professional bodies, and placement opportunities in the city’s courts, firms, and corporations. Eligible graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream and, like all enrolled international students, are allowed to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods. The exact units, credit points, and electives should be confirmed on RMIT’s official 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

Solicitor (pending admission to practice)
Corporate counsel or in-house legal adviser
Compliance officer or risk manager
Business analyst or consultant
Policy adviser in government or regulatory bodies
Roles in legal and business services, banking, and government in Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business at RMIT University?

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

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$252,480 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor (pending admission to practice)Corporate counsel or in-house legal adviserCompliance officer or risk managerBusiness analyst or consultantPolicy adviser in government or regulatory bodiesRoles in legal and business services, banking, and government in Australia

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