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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business

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.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
081023M
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$122,000
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018221
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 76.00 OP - - Rank - 76
UniSC program code
AB310
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended prior study
General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Footnotes
  • ^ 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.

Majors

Sunshine Coast: Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.

Online: Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure & Event Management

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 (4) 48 units

LAW101 International Relations: Theory and Practice
LAW102 Forces of Change in International Politics
LAW103 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
LAW104 Making Public Policy in a Global Era

Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units

14 required courses (168):

LAW201 Politics of the USA
LAW202 Politics and Security in East Asia
LAW203 Japanese C
LAW204 Japanese D
LAW205 Japanese E
LAW206 Japanese F
LAW301 International Security
LAW302 In-Country Japanese Studies A
LAW303 In-Country Japanese Studies B
LAW304 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW401 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW402 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW403 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW404 Torts A

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 B
LAW310 Contracts A
LAW311 Contracts B
LAW312 Property A
LAW313 Property B
LAW315 Constitutional Law
LAW318 Equity & Trusts
LAW405 Corporations Law
LAW406 Civil Procedure
LAW407 Administrative Law
LAW408 Professional Conduct
LAW409 Evidence
LAW410 Regulation
LAW411 Commercial Law
LAW412 Children & the Law
LAW414 Law Professional Practice
LAW415 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW416 Building & Construction Law #
LAW417 Indigenous Legal Issues #
LAW418 Advocacy
LAW419 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW420 Planning and Environment Law
LAW421 Elder Law and Succession
LAW422 Intellectual Property

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Taxation #
LAW441 Public International Law

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 Private International Law
BUS102 International Human Rights Law
BUS104 Legal Internship
BUS105 Sports Law
BUS106 International Commercial Disputes
BUS108 Employment Law

Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units

BUS306 Health Law
BUS320 Family Law

1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:

*Students who select an International Business Major will be required to complete one (1) developing or graduate Business elective.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 480

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