Bachelor of Economics / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About this programme

Combine the study of economics and laws under this dual program and you will develop exceptional skills, making you a highly sought after candidate and providing you with opportunities to excel across a wide range of sectors. The economics program will develop your analytical, modelling and forecasting skills, and instill an understanding of how society uses the worlds scarce resources. These skills are in high demand by businesses, consultancies, governments and international agencies, and our economics graduates are among the most sought after and highest paid in Australia . Under the program, you will develop a range of statistical and analytical tools that you can use to solve pivotal policy and decision-making challenges for business and government. Through your law studies, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of the law that will see you develop practical legal skills and stimulate thoughtful debate with a focus on ethical and social responsibility. UQ Law is proud to be the oldest law school in Queensland and one of Australia leading law schools. We have fostered strong working relationships with the community and the legal fraternity. Through these relationships, our students influence the law and its institutions for the benefit of society.