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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business

Prepare for a business-savvy legal career

Set yourself apart with a flexible double degree that will open up a world of career choices. This program is designed to build strong legal, analytical and communication skills that put you in demand across a range of sectors. You’ll study all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, as well as foundational business concepts across areas like accounting, management and marketing.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
081023M
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$120,000
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018221
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 11 Rank - 77
UniSC program code
AB310
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time *
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
English (4,SA)
Recommended prior study
Maths A, B or C
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Footnotes
  • ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.

Set yourself apart with a flexible double degree that will open up a world of career choices. This program is designed to build strong legal, analytical and communication skills that put you in demand across a range of sectors. You’ll study all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, as well as foundational business concepts across areas like accounting, management and marketing.

In this program you will:

  • Study the foundations of the Australian legal system, including criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts, property law and constitutional law
  • Deepen your business knowledge with a choice of electives courses in areas like including international business, economics and finance, entrepreneurship and more
  • Build practical legal skills by preparing advice, present legal arguments and observing court proceedings
  • Have the opportunity to work with clients under legal supervision in a law practice, or undertake an internship

Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.

Business disciplines

Refer to Bachelor of Business

Career opportunities
  • In-house counsel
  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Government legal officer
  • Business administration
  • Contracts officer
Registration

The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.

Program structure

Law courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

COR109 Education Research Project
LAW101 Education Research Project
LAW102 Communicating Education Project Outcomes
LAW103 Managing Across Global Cultures
LAW104 International Trade and Finance

Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units

14 required courses (168):

LAW201 Economics for Managers
LAW202 Global Business Management
LAW203 Innovation Management and Professional Development
LAW204 Marketing in a Global Environment
LAW205 Managing Across Global Cultures
LAW206 Marketing in a Global Environment
LAW301 Economics for Managers
LAW302 Global Business Management
LAW303 Innovation Management and Professional Development
LAW304 International Trade and Finance
LAW401 Anatomy and Physiology
LAW402 Allied Health Assistance A
LAW403 Think Health
LAW404 Introduction to Psychology A

PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:

Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.

LAW307 Exploring Business Research
LAW310 Accounting for Business
LAW311 Introduction to Informatics
LAW312 Communication and Thought
LAW313 Introduction to Economics
LAW315 Discovering Management
LAW318 Marketing Essentials
LAW405 Business Law and Ethics
LAW406 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW407 Business, Governance and Society
LAW408 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering
LAW409 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering
LAW410 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
LAW411 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW412 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems
LAW414 Design of Water Supply Systems
LAW415 Engineering Hydrology
LAW416 Introduction to Weather and Climate
LAW417 Applied Geospatial Analysis
LAW418 Applied Systems Modelling
LAW419 Principles of Nutrition
LAW420 Chemistry
LAW421 Sport and Exercise Psychology

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Motor Control and Learning
LAW441

Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator.

Business courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units

BUS101 Professional Placement in Sport Studies
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS104 Introductory Counselling Skills
BUS105 Introduction to Psychology A
BUS106 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
BUS108 Introduction to Psychology B

Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units

BUS306 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
BUS320 Communication and Thought

1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 480

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
  • Honours in Law available for high performing students