Honours Overview
- Description
Honours in Business Law is designed to increase understanding of important theoretical and practical legal issues in commercial law, while also developing key practical skills relevant to work not only in a range of business and commercial contexts but also within both government and non-government organisations (e.g. in the fields of policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance supervision and associated governmental activities). In researching and writing their Dissertation students will, through close attention to key texts and the critical examination of current issues and debates, expand and deepen their specialist knowledge of Business Law, gained at undergraduate level, and develop advanced-level research, writing and critical thinking skills.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of important theoretical and practical legal issues in commercial law,
especially issues related to taxation law or international commercial law and to regulatory theory and governance; (2) appreciate the interrelationship between law and business and the effects on both of globalisation, international treaties and the rapid pace of technological development; (3) review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, identify and solve defined legal problems and, in so doing, exercise critical judgement and thinking skills; (4) demonstrate the ability to conduct advanced level legal research and writing into business law and related materials and subject areas; and (5) facilitate the practical application of both domestic and international business, taxation and commercial law to business decision making and to regulatory compliance.
- Entry requirements
Enrollment in the BPhil or a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent in the Level 3 units of the Business Law major, or equivalent, as determined by the relevant board.
- Intake periods
Beginning of year and mid-year
- Courses
Honours in Business Law can be taken as a specialisation in the following degrees:
No study plans found for this course. See study plans for more information.
Units
Key to availability of units:
- S1
- Semester 1
- S2
- Semester 2
- N/A
- not available in 2025 – may be available in 2026 or 2027
- NS
- non-standard teaching period
Take all units (36 points):
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | LAWS4203 | Dissertation (Business Law) Part 1 | None |
| S2 | LAWS4204 | Dissertation (Business Law) Part 2 | None |
| NS | LAWS4260 | Intersections of Law, Policy and Governance | |
| S1 | LAWS4509 | Introduction to Legal Research (Part A) | |
| S2 | LAWS4510 | Introduction to Legal Research (Part B) |
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Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
| Availability | Unit code | Unit name | Unit requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | LAWS4001 | Oceans Governance | None |
| S1 | LAWS5215 | Risk Regulation |
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| NS | LAWS5233 | Base Erosion, Profit Shifting and Transfer Pricing | None |
| NS | LAWS5237 | Advanced Australian International Taxation | None |
| NS | LAWS5239 | Resource Taxation | None |
| N/A | LAWS5240 | Special Topics in Tax | None |
| NS | LAWS5251 | International Sales Law |
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| NS | POLS5501 | The Politics of Public Policy |
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