Bachelor in Commerce and Laws

Tuition comes to 29,739 USD per year, and the application deadline for the Jul 2027 intake is Mar 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Commerce and Laws at Macquarie University is a bachelor degree for students who want to become business professionals with a law degree. It takes a few years to complete and has many advantages, including professional experiences with leading industry partners and the option to combine your law degree with another bachelor degree.

This program teaches you about business and law, including foundation units and majors to develop depth in your chosen discipline. You will learn how to think critically about the law and seek innovative solutions to legal problems. You will also learn about legal frameworks and how they underpin global issues.

After graduating, you can work as a lawyer, business consultant, policy analyst, legal advisor, or corporate lawyer. You can work in many industries, including legal practice, private industry, government, education, and community services, and for employers like law firms, banks, and government agencies.

Macquarie University in Sydney, founded in 1964, is a large, research-led institution with around 45,000 students, including roughly 10,000 international learners. Located in a dynamic metropolitan region, Macquarie blends modern campus facilities with purpose-built research centres and green spaces. Its broad curriculum covers arts, business, science, engineering and health, and the university emphasises an interdisciplinary approach that encourages critical thinking and practical problem solving.

Academically, Macquarie combines taught degrees with research opportunities and industry-facing placements, so students gain workplace experience alongside theoretical study. Specialist facilities and entrepreneurship hubs support innovation, while career services and employer links in Sydney help students access internships and graduate roles. Small-group tutorials, academic skills workshops and supervised research pathways ensure international students can integrate quickly and build strong academic foundations.

Campus life is culturally diverse and student-focused, with clubs, societies, accommodation choices and wellbeing services that support study-life balance and community integration. Global partnerships and exchange options expand learning beyond Australia and enable collaborative research experiences. Prospective international applicants should check program entry requirements, scholarship options and visa timelines early; Macquarie’s international student advisers offer targeted support for applications, English preparation and transition planning.