Laws/Accounting
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting
CRICOS course code
025957G
Length
5 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This degree combines an accredited professional qualification in both law and accounting.
The Bachelor of Laws provides an innovative legal education that includes the subjects required for admission to legal practice, as well as a broad range of electives, many with a practical skills component. It also includes core specialised subjects relevant to accounting, such as Competition Policy and Law, Banking and Finance Law or an approved subject from the Master of Laws in Global Business Law.
The Bachelor of Accounting provides a professional accounting qualification and a strong business background. It enables the acquisition of skills and knowledge for the accounting practice and for the management of large and small enterprises in the government and private sectors.
Course structure
Students complete 22 law subjects - 17 compulsory subjects and five electives, and 18 subjects in accounting and other business electives. Honours is offered to high-achieving students. Honours in Law is available in the final year of the course. Honours in Accounting requires an additional year of full-time study.
Contact hours
3 contact hours per 15 credit point subject and 4 contact hours per 20 credit point subject in law per week. Normally 3 contact hours per week for each accounting subject.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Law, accounting. See individual course entries for further details.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
20 010
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22;
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 95
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - not available
International Baccalaureate - 36
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 10
Sri Lankan A Levels - AAB
MICSS (UEC) - Ex Yr 12 FSP
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 85
Vietnam (Year 12) - 9
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's
Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's
undergraduate program. For more information please visit the www.latrobe.edu.au/icollege La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 3 & 4 (any) with a study score of 20.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
The relevant visa may be required to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia and applicants should seek assurance of recognition of the course by relevant professional bodies in their country of intended practice.
Career opportunities
Opportunities for graduates include positions in the legal profession, politics, business and commerce, government service, public administration, education, community legal services, and public interest advocacy groups. See individual course entries for further details
Professional recognition
Graduates can qualify for admission to legal practice as the course includes subjects approved by the Victorian Council of Legal Education. Admission to practice as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria requires the completion of a supervised workplace traineeship (formerly known as articles of clerkship) or an approved practical legal training course such as that offered by the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law.
CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) have accredited the Bachelor of Accounting. Graduates can apply for membership with either organisation, or with another professional group, such as National Institute of Accountants (NIA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accounting (ACCA).
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au