What will I learn?

This course equips students with an understanding of the interconnected relationship between financial systems and the law. Course content emphasises skills and knowledge in legal theory and practice, as well as the analytical and quantitative capabilities required to respond effectively to economic challenges.

Students study the fundamentals of the law, satisfying the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW, combined with econometrics, macroeconomics and microeconomics subjects as they relate to practical policy.

Specialist skills are built through electives and majors, such as the tech-driven Legal Futures and Technology major. This course is aimed at analytical thinkers with a passion for translating theory into practice. Hands-on study, including capstones and internships, is a key component of this combined degree.

Course structure

The course comprises a total of 240 credit points, allowing students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws.

Careers

Career options include legal adviser within a government department, lawyer in corporate and commercial sector, mergers and acquisitions, property, intellectual property, industry, consulting, industrial relations, international relations, media and environmental studies.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Law

CRICOS

092380K

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$45,504.00 (US$ 29,988) per year

2 Bedroom Apartment- 374(Weekly rate)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2026

Venue

UTS Sydney

15 Broadway,

ULTIMO,

New South Wales,

2007, SYDNEY, Australia

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$47,328.00 (US$ 31,190) per year

Accommodation Cost: 19200 p.a.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2025

Venue

UTS Sydney

15 Broadway,

ULTIMO,

New South Wales,

2007, SYDNEY, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.