Undergraduate

Business Law

Business Law is an ideal major for anyone planning a career in the business or government sectors. This major also lays the foundations for a successful postgraduate studies in law.

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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

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131 UWA (131 892)

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(+61 8) 6488 1000

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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Careers and further study

This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Business Law graduates are well qualified for a variety of roles in the private and government sectors. These include careers in accountancy (with appropriate further qualifications), business management, marketing, international trade, banking and finance, public service, industrial relations, human resource management and related professions and endeavours that draw on an appropriate level of knowledge of business law. Employers include government organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in areas such as consumer protection, competition policy, financial regulation, trade policy and legal assistance.
Business Law graduates are well qualified for a variety of roles in the private and government sectors. These include careers in accountancy (with appropriate further qualifications), business management, marketing, international trade, banking and finance, public service, industrial relations, human resource management and related professions and endeavours that draw on an appropriate level of knowledge of business law. Employers include government organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in areas such as consumer protection, competition policy, financial regulation, trade policy and legal assistance.

5 skill sets you'll gain through Business Law

1. Analytical skills: collecting and analysing information; detecting patterns, interpreting data and making decisions based on multiple factors

2. Communication skills: sharing information and proposing ideas; negotiating effectively; listening, understanding and speaking clearly

3. Teamwork skills: collaborating and contributing to group projects; demonstrating leadership

4. Problem-solving skills: showing initiative in identifying and solving problems; implementing and monitoring solutions

5. Self-management skills: taking responsibility; building confidence in your vision; working under pressure; demonstrating resilience

Further Study

Students can choose to take on additional postgraduate studies including:

 

Students can choose to take on additional postgraduate studies including:

 

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Law Assured Pathway

If you're interested in undertaking the Law and Society, Business Law or Criminology major, you may want to check out our Law Assured Pathway.

Our pathways combine your first degree with your second degree, giving you an assured place in your postgraduate course and providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice.

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Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$38,100.00
2025
$40,200.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

This major focuses on the fundamental relationship between law and business and is ideal for those planning careers in a range of business areas including professional accounting, business management, international trade and industrial relations. It will equip you with important skills in teamwork and in written and oral communication, as well as high-level analytical, problem-solving and research skills.

About the course

This major focuses on the fundamental relationship between law and business and is ideal for those planning careers in a range of business areas including professional accounting, business management, international trade and industrial relations. It will equip you with important skills in teamwork and in written and oral communication, as well as high-level analytical, problem-solving and research skills.
Business Law

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-BSLAW
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BCom); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Business Law
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 12-15 contact hours, plus at least twice as much of your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-BSLAW
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BCom); 4 years (BPhil [Hons])
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

Practical learning components

Work-integrated learning and practical learning opportunities are essential in a legal commercial environment. In this major, the practical learning opportunities are integrated, such as a simulation of contract management, clients’ interviewing, and alternative dispute resolution.

Accreditation

      

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). 

EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.

Put theory into practice

Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.

Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.

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Skill sets you'll gain

  1. Analytical skills: collecting and analysing information; detecting patterns, interpreting data and making decisions based on multiple factors.
  2. Communication skills: sharing information and proposing ideas; negotiating effectively; listening, understanding and speaking clearly.
  3. Teamwork skills: collaborating and contributing to group projects; demonstrating leadership.
  4. Problem-solving skills: showing initiative in identifying and solving problems; implementing and monitoring solutions.
  5. Self-management skills: taking responsibility; building confidence in your vision; working under pressure; demonstrating resilience.

Course Structure

Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.

Popular combinations

Take a second major

Employers seek graduates with a breadth of knowledge from multiple complementary areas. Have you considered taking a second major to increase your skills and experience?

Business Law pairs well with these other majors:

  • Accounting: learn to speak the 'language of business'
  • Finance: discover the intricacies of managing financial resources and corporate finance issues
  • Marketing: gain an understanding of what influences customers to choose certain products
  • Work and Employment Relations: become involved in industrial law

Meet the coordinator

"The Business Law major is an essential area of study for the incoming age of electronic commerce and digitalisation."

--Dr Sagi Peari, Director of Business Law major

Honours in Business Law

Successfully completing an honours degree in Business Law not only prepares you for higher-degree study at master’s and PhD level, but demonstrates to prospective employers a higher capacity for independent learning and research, along with enhanced problem-solving, critical thinking, independent learning and communication skills. You'll also be highly regarded by future employers in a wide range of sectors: Business, Law and Government. 

Find our why you should study Honours in Business Law

5 reasons to study Business Law

1. The legal knowledge behind business is highly sought after by employers, as personal liability and contracts are vital parts of working in the corporate sector.

2. The analytical skills you'll gain in this major will hold you in good stead for a career in business.

3. You can pair Business Law with any other major - for instance,  Law and Society, Communication and Media Studies, or Japanese - for a stronger CV with two majors.

4. You'll practice the communication skills and collaboration skills that employers are continually seeking, giving you significant experience before graduating.

5. Take this major overseas through study abroad or student exchange, or undertake a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) unit to give you experience in an international or practical setting, boosting your knowledge and CV.

Western Australia's premier Law School

The UWA Law School is ranked in the top 150 law schools in the world for Law and Legal Studies (QS 2024). You will join and contribute to 90 years of excellence: we are the first law school established in WA and the fifth oldest in Australia.

Our graduates include a Prime Minister, a Governor of Western Australia, State Ministers, Justices of the Supreme Court of WA, a Young Australian of the Year, Rhodes Scholars, and more.

While we have a long and proud history, we're also a closely-knit, creative and progressive Law School, fostering critical thought, ethical scholarship and practice, a deep connection to our Indigenous past and present, and supportive student culture based upon wellbeing and inclusion.

Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.

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