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.
- 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 2024 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.
- ^ 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 Introduction to Economics
LAW101 Discovering Management
LAW102 Marketing Essentials
LAW103 Business Law and Ethics
LAW104 Accounting Principles
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168):
LAW201 Introduction to Economics
LAW202 Communication and Thought
LAW203 Exploring Business Research
LAW204 Introduction to Informatics
LAW205 Financial Accounting
LAW206 Business Research and Statistics
LAW301 Managing Data
LAW302 Data Visualisation
LAW303 Data and System Integration
LAW304 Machine Learning
LAW401 ICT Professional Practice and Ethics
LAW402 Project Management Principles
LAW403 Systems Analysis
LAW404 Programming
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 Databases
LAW310 Data Science Practice
LAW311 ICT Internship
LAW312 ICT Industry Project
LAW313 Creative Production
LAW315 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
LAW318 Introduction to the Creative Industries
LAW405 Exploring Business Research
LAW406 Marketing Essentials
LAW407 Accounting for Business
LAW408 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
LAW409 Economics for Business
LAW410 Introduction to Management
LAW411 Introduction to Urban Design & Town Planning - Studio I
LAW412 The Changing Planet
LAW414 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW415 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW416 Planning Theory, Governance and Politics
LAW417 Policing
LAW418 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW419 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW420 Business, Governance and Society
LAW421 Applied Crime Prevention
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Criminal Law
LAW441 Social Research
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 Ethics and Integrity Management
BUS102 Diversity, Crime and Justice
BUS104
BUS105
BUS106 Microbiology
BUS108 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
BUS306 Microbial Pathogenesis
BUS320 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Economics and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
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