Laws/Economics
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics
CRICOS course code
031763M
Length
5 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description
This course combines an accredited professional qualification in law with studies in economics. 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 economics, such as Competition Policy and Law, Banking and Finance Law. In addition, students may take an approved unit from the Master of Laws in Global Business Law. See the entry for the Bachelor of Laws for further information.
The Bachelor of Economics provides training in core areas of economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative analysis and economic history as well as applications of economics to policy issues. Specialisations are available in: microeconomics analysis and policy, macroeconomic analysis and policy, business economics, international trade and finance, business models and forecasting, and resources and environmental economics.
Course structure
Students complete 22 law subjects - 17 compulsory subjects and five electives; and 18 economics subjects and other business electives. Honours is offered to high-achieving students; Honours in Law is undertaken in the final year, while Honours in Economics requires an additional year of full-time study.
Contact hours
3 contact hours per 15 credit point subject and 4 hours per 20 credit point subjects in law. Normally 3 contact hours per business subject.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Law, economics. 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; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 95
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - Not applicable
International Baccalaureate - Not applicable
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 (Year 12) Units 3 & 4 (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Opportunities include positions in the legal profession, business and commerce, education, government service, politics, publishing, public administration, community legal services and public interest advocacy groups. See individual course entries for further details.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws includes subjects approved by the Victorian Council of Legal Education, which must be completed successfully to qualify for admission to legal practice. Admission as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria requires the completion of articles of clerkship or a practical legal training course such as that offered by the Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law. International graduates would need the relevant visa to complete a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice. The appropriate choice of subjects (units) in the Bachelor of Economics can lead to membership of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance.
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