Bachelor of Laws / Commerce (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.
In this program you will:
- Study the 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
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 fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First year only offered at this location.
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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
- 081024K
- UniSC program code
- AB311
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Engineering Research Methodology
LAW102 Engineering Project 1
LAW103 Engineering Project 2
LAW104 Advanced Dynamics and Control
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Thermofluids 3
LAW202 Accounting Principles
LAW203 Exploring Business Research
LAW204 Economics for Business
LAW205 Discovering Management
LAW206 Information Systems in Organisations
LAW301 Communication and Thought
LAW302 Business Finance
LAW303 Taxation Law and Practice
LAW304 Business Law
LAW401 Business, Governance and Society
LAW402 Introduction to Financial Planning
LAW403 Retirement and Superannuation
LAW404 Risk Management
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 Investment Analysis
LAW310 Tax and Estate Planning
LAW311 Financial Plan Construction
LAW312 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
LAW318 Introduction to the Creative Industries
LAW405 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
LAW407 Creative Production
LAW408 Communication for the Creative Professional
LAW410 Digital Journalism
LAW412 Intro to Songwriting and Performance
LAW414 Writing for Screens
LAW415 Screen Media Production
LAW417 Screen Media and Pop Culture
LAW418 Animation Principles, Process and Production
LAW419 Music and Sound for Screen
LAW422 Work Integrated Learning Project
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW441 Screen Media: Showcase in Practice
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 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
BUS101 Design Capstone
BUS102 Communication and Thought
BUS104 Foundations of Australian Law A
BUS108 Foundations of Australian Law B
Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units
ACC210 Criminal Law and Procedure A
ACC211 Criminal Law and Procedure B
ACC221 Torts A
ACC310 Torts B
ACC311 Contracts A
ACC320 Contracts B
ACC321 Property A
BUS306 Property B
BUS320 Constitutional Law
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.
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
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
- CSP estimate
- A$13,798
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$122,000