Bachelor of Financial Services/Bachelor of Laws

About this course

The Bachelor of Financial Services/Bachelor of Laws program offered online and on campus by the University of New England (UNE) provides you with the education and training to launch your financial or legal career.

You’ll get the training you need in accounting, corporate finance, information technologies and macroeconomics, and at the same time learn about administrative, corporate, civil, criminal, property, torts and contract law.

You’ll also gain the research and writing skills demanded of a legal practitioner, with the freedom to tailor your law degree to your career goals.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course you must have an ATAR of 84.40–84.45.

Areas of study

In this online finance and law degree, the core subjects you will study include:

• Introduction to financial accounting
• Introduction to management accounting
• Cost management
• Financial accounting I
• Corporate finance
• Financial instruments and markets
• Accounting information systems
• Introductory information technology
• Introductory microeconomics
• Introductory macroeconomics
• Business statistics 1
• Introduction to legal systems and methods
• Law in context
• Civil procedure
• Criminal law and procedure
• Administrative law
• Evidence and proof
• Constitutional law
• Law of torts I
• Law of torts II
• Equity and trusts
• Property law I
• Property law II
• Professional conduct
• Corporation law
• Jurisprudence
• Law of contract I
• Law of contract II
• Advanced research, writing and advocacy

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Finance options

You may be eligible to receive HECS-HELP, Youth Allowance and/or Austudy/Abstudy for this course.

Student support

The University of New England has extensive support systems in place for its distance education students. With a long history in distance education they understand the unique needs of off-campus students and are ready to help when you have challenges.

You will be able to submit questions to your lecturers by email or phone, participate in online discussions and chat, and attend on-campus intensive schools. UNE’s web-based facilities allow you to submit assignments, order library books or check your grades at any time.

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How will this course advance my career?

UNE’s Bachelor of Financial Services course provides the educational requirements for professional accounting bodies, while the Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW and other Australian jurisdictions.

You’ll have the training necessary to enter accounting, financial administration in corporate organisations, auditing, stockbroking, investment advising, small and medium enterprise management, and careers in government departments, as well as a solid career in law.

How else will I benefit from this bachelor degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Bachelor of Financial Services/Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England.
• Available to study online, on campus or by flexible delivery (blended delivery options).
• Studying by distance/correspondence means you can study when and where you want, at your own pace.
• Financial assistance available through HECS-HELP, Youth Allowance and Austudy/Abstudy.
• Receive career-focused training with practical experience.
• Access to course materials provided, including online units, CD-ROMs, DVDs, textbooks and other reference material.
• Advanced standing may be available for previous formal training or qualifications in this field.

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