Laws and Commerce - L3005
Whether you’d like to work for a multinational organisation or start your own business, a double degree in law and commerce will give you a powerful kick-start to the future. Aimed at ambitious high-achievers, the Bachelors of Laws (Honours) and Commerce will transform you into an evidence-driven, well-rounded business law professional.
As a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce student, you will gain a solid foundation in the Australian legal system through research, analysis and legal communication skills. Combine this with a broad foundation in accounting, finance, economics, management and marketing, plus a major of your choice for a thorough legal and commercial understanding of business and trade.
Bachelors of Laws (Honours) and Commerce students will graduate with two separate qualifications:
- the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and
- the Bachelor of Commerce.
The double degree allows you to gain the benefits of two disciplines and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field separately or combine them in your chosen work.
Customisable law studies allow you to undertake specialist commercial law units such as corporate law, international law and business transactions, taxation law and industrial bargaining and arbitration, which will complement a solid foundation in domestic and international law.
The commerce pathway offers choices of units like actuarial studies, business modelling, econometrics and business statistics, economics, finance, financial insurance mathematics, international commerce, management studies, marketing and sustainability.
Bachelors of Laws and Commerce career outcomes
A double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Commerce offers you a wide range of career possibilities in the corporate sector, government and business as well as in legal firms or at the bar. It also opens up opportunities for law graduates to focus on issues of policy and governance in addition to direct legal services. You will find work in areas including legal practice, government, politics, the media, parliament or legislature, merchant banking, international business and money markets.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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Duration |
This course is equivalent to 5.25 years of full-time study and offered only in accelerated mode to complete in 5 years. Part-time study is also available. |
Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Commerce from Monash University allows you to gain the benefits of two separate degrees in as little as 5 years.
It is ideal for anyone interested in a career that combines law and commerce, offering the specialised knowledge needed for a wide range of career paths. Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Commerce graduates have gone on to work in areas including commercial and corporate law, transnational economic regulation; labour and employment law; economic policy development and in-house legal counsel.
In your first year, you'll begin mastering the concepts, procedures and reasoning underpinning the Australian legal system. The interdisciplinary nature of this course also enables you to pursue unique electives aligned with your specific interests and career aspirations.
Within the law space, choose from units like 'Negotiation and Conflict Resolution,' 'Media Law' or 'Animal Law.' Meanwhile within the consumer space, you will begin with units covering accounting and economics before transitioning on to topics like marketing science, sustainability or behavioural commerce.
This double degree course offers the option of studying overseas, allowing you to apply your legal and economic experience in diverse, international settings. As part of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you will have access to the Monash Law Clinical Legal Education Guarantee, offering practical legal experience with real clients and on real cases as part of your degree.
Many Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce students go on to apply their legal knowledge in business or commerce settings, though graduates will also hold a degree that is recognised by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) as satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practice in Victoria. No law degree enables you to practise law immediately. You must complete further training Practical Legal Training (PLT) or supervised legal training by the Supreme Court of Victoria and obtain a practising certificate.
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"Monash is internationally renowned for its business courses. When I decided to study overseas, I knew Monash was the best choice. Monash College offered me the pathway to the Faculty of Business. I was able to fast track my studies by completing the equivalent of first year university in only eight months.” - Hongyu Leng, Diploma of Business, Bachelor of Commerce.
"For those considering embarking on a degree with the Monash Law Faculty, make the most of vast opportunities the faculty can offer and embrace the valuable education and experience that the Monash Law Faculty provide." - Gemma Chris, BCom/LLB
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course based on your prior studies, use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure for the Bachelors of Laws and Commerce can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Semester two (July)
Please note there is no mid year intake for external applicants for 2025.
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2025 is:
A$15,500
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:
A$47,900
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.