Bachelor of Laws / Business
Create employer demand by setting yourself apart with a flexible double degree. This program is designed to build strong legal, analytical and communication skills that open up a world of career choices. 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 criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts, property law and constitutional law
- Deepen your business knowledge with a choice of elective courses in areas like including international business, economics and finance, entrepreneurship 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 and second year courses offered at UniSC Moreton Bay.
- Start
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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
- 081023M
- UniSC program code
- AB310
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
ACC106 Engineering Research Methodology
BUS102 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
BUS104 Engineering Project Management
BUS105 Construction Technology
BUS108 Engineering Project 1
LAW101 Engineering Sustainable Design
LAW102 Advanced Soil Mechanics
LAW103 Engineering Project 2
LAW104 Design of Roads and Drainage
Developing courses (6) 72 units
LAW201 Concrete Structures and Technology
LAW202 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
LAW203 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LAW204 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW205 Social Research
LAW206 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Graduate courses (10) 120 units
BUS306 International Community Development and Global Justice
BUS320 Survey Design and Analysis
LAW301 Indigenous Australia and the State
LAW302 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
LAW303 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
LAW304 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW401 Health, Society and Culture
LAW402 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW403 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW404 Gender and Culture
PLUS select (1) course 12 units from:
BCI300 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
BCI301 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
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 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW310 Social Research
LAW311 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW312 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW318 Survey Design and Analysis
LAW405 Indigenous Australia and the State
LAW407 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
LAW408 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
LAW410 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW412 Health, Society and Culture
LAW414 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW415 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW417 Gender and Culture
LAW418 Introduction to the Creative Industries
LAW419 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
LAW422 Introduction to Creative Writing
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Communication and Thought
LAW441 Editing for the Communications Professional
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.
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Economics and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Small Business Management
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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
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 UniSC 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
WIL notes
- Considering work integrated learning (WIL) in your final year of study? Refer to Law - Law Professional Practice and Legal Internship or School of Business and Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program
- CSP estimate
- A$14,281 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$124,000