Open doors to a rewarding career in law and accounting
Get ready to take your seat in the boardroom with a specialised double degree designed to give you the skills and knowledge sought after by large legal and accounting firms. During your studies, you’ll build core knowledge across the legal and accountancy disciplines, and develop advanced skills in communication, analytical thinking and problem solving that will give you an edge in the graduate job market.
- 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.
Get ready to take your seat in the boardroom with a specialised double degree designed to give you the skills and knowledge sought after by large legal and accounting firms. During your studies, you’ll build core knowledge across the legal and accountancy disciplines, and develop advanced skills in communication, analytical thinking and problem solving that will give you an edge in the graduate job market.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
In this program you will:
- Study all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, including criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts and constitutional law
- Learn about financial and company accounting, taxation law, auditing, financial management and more
- Build practical legal skills by preparing advice, presenting legal arguments and observing court proceedings
- Have the opportunity to work with clients under legal supervision in a law practice, or undertake an internship
Career opportunities
Solicitor, barrister, company secretary, accountant, auditor, stockbroker, careers with an accounting or law focus.
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Institute of Public Accountants
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. However, 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 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
LAW102 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
LAW103 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
LAW104 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 2
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
LAW202 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
LAW203 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
LAW204 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
LAW205 Cell Biology
LAW206 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW301 Organic Chemistry
LAW302 Chemistry
LAW303 Changing Planet Earth
LAW304 Hydrology and Geomorphology
LAW401 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW402 Introductory Calculus
LAW403 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW404 Foundations of Australian Law 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 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW310 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW311 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW312 Torts A
LAW313 Torts B
LAW315 Contracts A
LAW318 Contracts B
LAW405 Property A
LAW406 Property B
LAW407 Constitutional Law
LAW408 Equity & Trusts
LAW409 Corporations Law
LAW410 Civil Procedure
LAW411 Administrative Law
LAW412 Professional Conduct
LAW414 Evidence
LAW415 Regulation
LAW416 Commercial Law
LAW417 Children & the Law
LAW418 Law Professional Practice
LAW419 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW420 Building & Construction Law #
LAW421 Indigenous Legal Issues #
LAW422 Advocacy
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW441 Planning and Environment 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.
Commerce courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
ACC106 Elder Law and Succession
BUS101 Intellectual Property
BUS102 Taxation #
BUS104 Public International Law
BUS108 Private International Law
Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units
ACC210 International Human Rights Law
ACC211 Legal Internship
ACC221 Sports Law
ACC310 International Commercial Disputes
ACC311 Employment Law
ACC320 Health Law
ACC321 Family Law
BUS306 Anti-Discrimination Law
BUS320 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
PLUS select 1 developing or graduate level (200 or 300 coded) elective course (12 units) from either the Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).
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