BLAW10001 Principles of Business Law
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 80%: exam-heavy
Is BLAW10001 hard?
BLAW10001: Harder. #17 on the hardest list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (10 reviews), Final exam 80%.
What you learn
An introduction to law for business: contracts, consumer protection, property, negligence and agency.
After it you can
- Read and apply legislation and case law
- Work out if a contract was formed or broken
- Spot legal risks in everyday business
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- ABPL30059 Property Case Studies
- BLAW20001 Principles of Company Law
- BLAW30002 Principles of Taxation Law I
- BLAW30003 Principles of Taxation Law II
- PROP30001 Valuation of Land and Buildings
- PROP30002 Sustainable Management of Design Assets
Careers
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Final exam 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2019–2026)
- Recent reviewers (2025-2026) warn it is no longer a WAM booster since the exam moved on campus and was marked harshly.
- The exam is worth about 80% and is short, so time is tight even with open-book notes; organise notes well.
- Content is widely seen as dry and theory-heavy, with many weeks on contract law; the online format makes it easy to fall behind.
- Quizzes are easy; it suits students with an interest in law or who need it as a prerequisite.
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Quick answers
- When is BLAW10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking BLAW10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does BLAW10001 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 80% of the mark. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Final exam 80%.
- Is BLAW10001 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Recent reviewers (2025-2026) warn it is no longer a WAM booster since the exam moved on campus and was marked harshly.
- What do students say about BLAW10001?
- Recent reviewers (2025-2026) warn it is no longer a WAM booster since the exam moved on campus and was marked harshly. The exam is worth about 80% and is short, so time is tight even with open-book notes; organise notes well. Content is widely seen as dry and theory-heavy, with many weeks on contract law; the online format makes it easy to fall behind.
- Can I take BLAW10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after BLAW10001?
- 6 subjects need it first, for example ABPL30059, BLAW20001, BLAW30002, BLAW30003.
- Can I rate BLAW10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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