Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business Analytics
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Business Analysis
Learn how to speak and interpret both business and tech languages. Hone your strategic thinking to identify business operational challenges and how data can predict opportunities and create solutions.
Cyber Security Management
Gain skills in cybersecurity, law, ethics, and data to lead secure, tech-driven projects and help organisations manage cyber risks, compliance, and strategic innovation.
Overview
Pursue justice and navigate the complex, ever-changing world of innovation within the Australian legal system. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business Analytics will arm you with the tech, people, and agile skills to become an agent for change. You'll learn about trademarks and patents, plus design and copyright content. Pair your legal knowledge with business technology for an exciting future as a practising lawyer.
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Your industry experience
Supercharge your résumé with real industry experience while you study.Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees. For local students who pass the competitive selection process, this double degree offers a 6 or 12-month Professional Placement.
Skills you’ll learn
- Australian law
- Analyse legal issues
- Persuasive communication
- Business operations skills
- Critical thinking
- Digital literacy
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Accounting is professionally accredited through CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ). Graduates of this program are therefore eligible to apply for membership of these professional bodies and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Graduates are eligible to receive a number of exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).The degree is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. Only the top six per cent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.
The Bachelor of Business Analytics is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at the professional level.
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Professional accreditations
Why Swinburne?
Ranked Top 200 in Law
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Ranked Top 150 in Law
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022Top 5% of the world’s higher education business schools
Top 300 for Business and Economics
Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Qualifications
One of the following:
- successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- completion or partial completion of a degree.
Guaranteed Entry ATAR
80
You’ll be guaranteed a place in this course if you meet or exceed the ATAR Guaranteed Entry Score, provided you meet the course prerequisites.
If your ATAR is below the guaranteed entry score, you can still be offered a place as your ATAR may be adjusted based on subject adjustments, equity schemes or other factors.
Subject adjustments:
- A study score of 25 in any Business, any Humanities, any Information Technology, any LOTE or any Mathematics equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 30 in any Business, any Humanities, any Information Technology, any LOTE or any Mathematics equals 3 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 12 points. Subject adjustment points are applied to the aggregate, not the ATAR.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent overseas qualification.
This will be assessed at the time of your application. To check your eligibility for this course, visit our entry requirements for international students page.
Course prerequisites
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
Admission requirements
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.
Credit transfer
Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Apply for a pathway course
Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides credit (advanced standing) to the second.
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How credit points work
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business Analytics requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
What your course could look like
This is the indicative sequence for Semester 1, 2026 only. You are advised to use the study plan template available via your student portal in conjunction with your course planner to plan your studies. Sequence may also vary depending on advanced standing and exemptions. The unit offering information is correct at the time of publication, however changes may occur.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
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Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW10010 |
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Torts 1
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW10014 |
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Criminal Law and Procedure
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW10015 |
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Torts 2
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW10025 |
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Legal Writing
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW10026 |
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Contract Law 1
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW10028 |
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Contract Law 2
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW10029 |
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Evidence
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20009 |
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Administrative Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20010 |
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Trade Marks and Related Rights
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20011 |
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Federal and State Constitutional Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20012 |
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Property Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20013 |
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Land Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20014 |
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Legal Technology and Innovation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20040 |
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Copyright
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW20043 |
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Patents and Designs
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW30011 |
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Equity and Trusts
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW30012 |
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Company Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW30013 |
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Legal Practice and Professional Conduct
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW30015 |
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Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
LAW30029 |
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Professional Experience in Law 1
Core unit , 150 hours placement |
LAW10016 |
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Professional Experience in Law 2
Core unit , 150 hours placement |
LAW20018 |
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Professional Experience in Law 3
Core unit , 150 hours placement |
LAW30016 |
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Core units | |
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Creative Mindset and Entrepreneurship
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
BUS10015 |
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Business Data Analytics Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
INF10027 |
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Big Data Management
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
INF20016 |
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Systems Analysis and Design
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
INF20029 |
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Contemporary Management Principles
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
MGT10009 |
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Business Digitalisation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
INF10024 |
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Data Management and Analytics
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
INF10025 |
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Business Digitalisation Industry Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points |
INF30027 |
Want to see the full range of electives?
Learn about all the electives you can take in the course handbook.
| Units of study | Unit code |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | |
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Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20001 |
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Integrated Professional Placement A – Law
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
LAW20021 |
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Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20002 |
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Integrated Professional Placement B – Law
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
LAW20022 |
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| Option 2 | |
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Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20001 |
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Integrated Professional Placement A - Information Systems
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
INF20019 |
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Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points |
WEI20002 |
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Integrated Professional Placement B - Information Systems
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points |
INF20020 |
2026 tuition fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$13,467.00
Total fee* ($AUD)
$67,335.00
2026 tuition fees
Yearly fee* ($AUD)
$44,970.00
Fees are estimates only
Published student tuition fees for 2025 unit enrolments in HE Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and Undergraduate Full Fee Paying (FFP) are subject to change based on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees may vary for units studied in future years, with part-time fees being proportionally lower depending on the number of units taken per semester. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
Fees are estimates only
The indicative course fees shown apply to international students for the relevant year, based on a standard study load per year. Fees are assessed according to actual study load each semester, with variations to study load resulting in tuition fee adjustments. These fees generally include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and are subject to annual review. Enrolled students will receive reasonable notice of any fee changes before payment is due.
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to you if you are eligible and enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of your contribution amount. You can also choose to pay your fees up front.
International students need to pay tuition fees up-front by the relevant due date. You can find the due dates on your Statement of Account.
To pay your fees:
- log in to My Financials
- check your Australian bank account details are correct
- check your Statement of Account to see how much you owe
- pay using your preferred payment method.
Eligibility for HECS-HELP
You are eligible for a HECS-HELP loan if you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for an undergraduate degree at Swinburne or a UniLink course, and you:
- are an Australian citizen and doing at least one unit of your course in Australia; or
- hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia for the duration of your course; or
- hold a New Zealand Special Category visa and meet the special eligibility requirements for New Zealand citizens.
Student services and amenities fee
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
The fee shown in the capped amount for 2026.
This funding serves to improve the student experience at Swinburne. You may use many or just some of the services and amenities that the fee provides.
This amenities fee is included within your annual tuition fee listed above. The fee shown is the capped amount for 2026.
Please refer to the Student Services Amenities Fee page for more information.
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$373.00
SSAF fee* ($AUD)
$373.00
Scholarships
Scholarship applications for 2026 are open. Scholarships at Swinburne are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. We want you to reach your potential and achieve your life and career goals.
Our handy guide will assist you to gather documents for your application.
When you apply for a Swinburne course, we automatically consider you for an international scholarship of up to 20 per cent off your course fees – no separate application required! Just apply for your Swinburne course of choice and when we review your course application, we will also assess you for an international scholarship.
Professional placement fees
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
Apply through an agent
Most international students use an education agent to help them through the application process. Swinburne has agents all over the world that can help you with your application to study. Search for a Swinburne representative in your country. If your country is not listed, please contact us.
Apply directly
Ready to take on a new challenge and reach your academic goals? If you already know which course you want to study and understand the entry requirements, what are you waiting for? Apply online! Remember, you cannot apply direct if you have an active VTAC application.
Apply through VTAC
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia must apply through VTAC. VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.
VTAC is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and the Special Entry Access Scheme at universities, TAFEs and independent tertiary colleges in Victoria.