Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws
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Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws
Economics studies how individuals, businesses, and governments make trade-offs when resources are limited. Economic critical-thinking skills, combined with legal training, will allow you to analyse the behaviour of individual consumers and businesses, as well as governments and public policy. Who is it for? The analytical skills developed in the economics…
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Economics studies how individuals, businesses, and governments make trade-offs when resources are limited. Economic critical-thinking skills, combined with legal training, will allow you to analyse the behaviour of individual consumers and businesses, as well as governments and public policy.
Who is it for?
The analytical skills developed in the economics component of the degree are valuable problem-solving tools, critical in business and public policy. This, coupled with legal skills, provides career opportunities in law, public policy, consulting, and banking.
Career paths
Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:
Barrister
Solicitor
Judge
Magistrate
Business analyst
Diplomat
Economist
Management consultant
Policy analyst/adviser
Project officer
Economic researcher
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board of NSW (LPAB) and graduates are eligible to practise law in New South Wales.
Upon admission as a lawyer, you are also eligible for admission in other Australian states and territories, either directly or under the Mutual Recognition Scheme. This course can be used as a basis for seeking admission in many law jurisdictions overseas. Please check with the jurisdiction in which you wish to practice.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s premier universities and ranked amongst the best in the world. It was created by Federal Parliament in 1946 to drive the nation forward and advance Australia’s international standing through research and education of the highest quality. ANU is distinctive because of its national mission, international focus and impressive record in research and education for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our leading researchers drive our educational programs and shape the ANU learning experience. Students at ANU enjoy excellent staff-student ratios and great employment prospects. They benefit from award-winning and challenging teaching, first-rate facilities and the collegial atmosphere of a residential campus.
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.
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