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 2024 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 Introduction to Psychology A
BUS102 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
BUS104 Introduction to Psychology B
BUS105 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
BUS108 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW101 Communication and Thought
LAW102 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LAW103 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW104 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
Developing courses (6) 72 units
LAW201 Economics for Business
LAW202 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
LAW203 Mechanics of Materials
LAW204 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW205 Structural Engineering
LAW206 Numerical Analysis
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
BUS306 Engineering Project Management
BUS320 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
LAW301 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
LAW302 Engineering Project 1
LAW303 Design of Roads and Drainage
LAW304 Sustainable Energy Systems
LAW401 Engineering Project 2
LAW402 Sustainability Problem Solving
LAW403 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
LAW404 Biochemical Pharmacology
PLUS select (1) course 12 units from:
BCI300 Work Place Learning I
BCI301 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LAW310 Independent Study
LAW311 Research in Health Care
LAW312 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
LAW318 Quantitative Research Methods
LAW405 Research Project A
LAW407 Research Project B
LAW408 Research Project C
LAW410 Research Project F
LAW412 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
LAW414 Independent Study
LAW415 Research in Health Care
LAW417 Research Project A
LAW418 Research Project B
LAW419 Research Project C
LAW422 Research Project F
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Quantitative Research Methods
LAW441 Accounting Principles
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$15,398 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$25,000