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 Science Research Methods
LAW101 Discovering Science
LAW102 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW103 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LAW104 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168):
LAW201 Special Field Studies Topic
LAW202 Analytical Sciences
LAW203 Special Research Project
LAW204 Workplace Learning I
LAW205 Communication and Thought
LAW206 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW303 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW304 Torts A
LAW401 Torts B
LAW402 Contracts A
LAW403 Contracts B
LAW404 Property 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 Property B
LAW310 Constitutional Law
LAW311 Equity & Trusts
LAW312 Corporations Law
LAW313 Civil Procedure
LAW315 Administrative Law
LAW318 Professional Conduct
LAW405 Evidence
LAW406 Regulation
LAW407 Commercial Law
LAW408 Children & the Law
LAW409 Law Professional Practice
LAW410 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW411 Building & Construction Law
LAW412 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW414 Advocacy
LAW415 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW416 Planning and Environment Law
LAW417 Elder Law and Succession
LAW418 Intellectual Property
LAW419 Taxation
LAW420 Public International Law
LAW421 Private International Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 International Human Rights Law
LAW441 Legal Internship
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 Sports Law
BUS102 International Commercial Disputes
BUS104 Employment Law
BUS105 Health Law
BUS106 Family Law
BUS108 Anti-Discrimination Law
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
BUS306 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
BUS320
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