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 and second year courses offered at UniSC Moreton Bay.
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
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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 Constitutional Law
LAW102 Corporations Law
LAW103 Property B
LAW104 Equity & Trusts
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Civil Procedure
LAW202 Administrative Law
LAW203 Evidence
LAW204 Professional Conduct
LAW205 Regulation
LAW206 Group Processes and Practice
LAW301 Therapeutic Communication Skills
LAW302 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW303 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW304 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW401 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
LAW402 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
LAW403 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW404 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
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 Human Services Placement 1
LAW310 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
LAW311 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LAW312 Working With Children, Youth and Families
LAW318 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
LAW405 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW407 Community Development and Social Action
LAW408 Human Services Placement 2
LAW410 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
LAW412 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
LAW414 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
LAW415 Innovation: Addressing Challenges
LAW417 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
LAW418 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
LAW419 Creative Production
LAW422 Communication for the Creative Professional
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
LAW441 Fundamentals of Photography
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 Design Methods
BUS101 Drawing Practice
BUS102 Introduction to Key Concepts of Fashion
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 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
ACC310 Foundations of Sustainability
ACC311 Torts A
ACC320 Torts B
ACC321 Contracts A
BUS306 Contracts B
BUS320 Property A
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 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
- CSP estimate
- A$14,281 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$124,000