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 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.
- ^ 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 Behavioural Health
LAW101 Functional Anatomy
LAW102 Human Physiology
LAW103 Mathematics Foundations
LAW104 Science Research Methods
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168):
LAW201 Biomechanics I
LAW202 Human Pathophysiology
LAW203 Below Knee Orthotics
LAW204 Above Knee Orthotics
LAW205 Biomechanics II
LAW206 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW301 Upper Limb Orthotics & Prosthetics
LAW302 Trans-Tibial Prosthetics
LAW303 Trans-Femoral Prosthetics
LAW304 Engineering Materials
LAW401 Prosthetics and Orthotics Practicum
LAW402 Motor Control and Learning
LAW403 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
LAW404 Leading People
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 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW310 Project Risk
LAW311 Introduction to Management
LAW312 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
LAW313 Managing Human Resources
LAW315 Managing Workplace Relations
LAW318 Research Foundations for Health Practice
LAW405 Health Law and Ethics
LAW406 Quality and Governance in Health and Community Care Settings
LAW407 Leadership and Team Dynamics
LAW408 Training and Development
LAW409 Special Topic in Health and Community Care
LAW410 Managing Organisational Change
LAW411 Health Practicum
LAW412 Workplace Learning I
LAW414 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LAW415 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW416 Introductory Calculus
LAW417 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW418 Foundations of Engineering
LAW419 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW420 Physics
LAW421 Science Research Methods
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Engineering Statics
LAW441 Biodiversity and Ecology
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 Weather and Climate
BUS102 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
BUS104 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
BUS105 Earth's Surface Processes
BUS106 Plant Diversity and Ecology
BUS108 Geographic Information Science and Technology
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
BUS306 Chemistry
BUS320 Soil Mechanics
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