Bachelor of Laws / Business
Create employer demand by setting yourself apart with a flexible double degree. This program is designed to build strong legal, analytical and communication skills that open up a world of career choices. 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 criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts, property law and constitutional law
- Deepen your business knowledge with a choice of elective courses in areas like including international business, economics and finance, entrepreneurship and more
- Build practical legal skills by preparing advice, presenting legal arguments, and observing court proceedings
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First and second year courses offered at UniSC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 40
- Total units
- 480
- Duration
- 5 years 5 years
- CRICOS code
- 081023M
- UniSC program code
- AB310
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
ACC106 The Literature Review
BUS102 Qualitative Research Methods
BUS104 Applied Quantitative Research Methods
BUS105 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
BUS108 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
LAW101 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
LAW102 Biology
LAW103 Animal Ecology Field Course
LAW104 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
Developing courses (6) 72 units
LAW201 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
LAW202 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
LAW203 Earth's Surface Processes
LAW204 Cell Biology
LAW205 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW206 Biodiversity and Ecology
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
BUS306 Introductory Chemistry
BUS320 Science Research Methods
LAW301 Discovering Science
LAW302 Accounting Principles
LAW303 Economics for Business
LAW304 Discovering Management
LAW401 Marketing Essentials
LAW402 Information Systems in Organisations
LAW403 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW404 Foundations of Australian Law B
PLUS select (1) course 12 units from:
BCI300 Criminal Law and Procedure A
BCI301 Criminal Law and Procedure B
PLUS select 7 elective courses (84 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Torts A
LAW310 Torts B
LAW311 Contracts A
LAW312 Contracts B
LAW318 Property A
LAW405 Property B
LAW407 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW408 Business, Governance and Society
LAW410 Constitutional Law
LAW412 Equity & Trusts
LAW414 Corporations Law
LAW415 Civil Procedure
LAW417 Administrative Law
LAW418 Professional Conduct
LAW419 Evidence
LAW422 Regulation
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW441 Work Integrated Learning Placement
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.
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 70.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 70.00 |
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Recommended prior study
- General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
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 UniSC 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
WIL notes
- Considering work integrated learning (WIL) in your final year of study? Refer to Law - Law Professional Practice and Legal Internship or School of Business and Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program
- CSP estimate
- A$15,398 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,000