Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) (BEcon/LLB(Hons))
Information valid for students commencing 2019
Duration
5.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2364
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours):
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyDuration
5.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2019)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
88
Program code
2364
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Course lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours):
Component Degrees
Component Degrees that make up the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours):
Dual Degree Planner
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 082617K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6Pearsons - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185OET is not accepted view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
Refer to your component degrees for AQF level.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours)?
To provide students with an in-depth knowledge of economic courses combined with the study of law.
What you can study
Course Lists
Courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours) :
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Honours
Honours is standard in four year programs; three year programs require a further year of study.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Mathematics B.
Additional application requirements
Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible to allow adequate time for their student visa to be processed.
A semester 2 intake is available to eligible international students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082617K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; writing 7; speaking 7; reading 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listen 19, read 19, write 27, speak 23TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listen 54, read 54, write 64/6Pearsons - Overall 72, listen 60, read 60, write 72, speak 72BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in Writing and SpeakingCES - Overall 185, listening 169, reading 169, writing 185, speaking 185OET is not accepted View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the program rules, the Bachelor of Economics course list and the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours)
Careers
Refer to the Bachelor of Economics and the Bachelor of Laws for employment opportunities.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Computer Society
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Economic Society of Australia
- Market Research Society of Australia
- Bar Association of Queensland
- Queensland Law Society
- Securities Institute of Australia
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Legal Practitioners Admissions Board
Program rules for the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours)
To complete the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours)
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelors of Economics/Laws (Honours), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 88 units, comprising -
- 32 units from the BEcon list, comprising -
(i) 22 units of compulsory courses from Group 1; and
(ii) 10 units from Group 3 (6 units must be at level 3) with no more than 4 units of non-ECON coded courses; and
- 56 units from the LLB(Hons) list comprising -
(i) 40 units of compulsory courses from Part A; and
(ii) 16 units of elective courses from Part B.
It is not possible to complete a BEcon major in this dual program. Refer to the BEcon/LLB (Hons) rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
