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.
- 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 2024 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.
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.
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 (5) 60 units
COR109 Professional Internship
LAW101 Research Project A
LAW102 Research Project B
LAW103 Research Project C
LAW104 Research Project F
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168):
LAW201 Communication and Thought
LAW202 Accounting Principles
LAW203 Business Analytics
LAW204 Introduction to Informatics
LAW205 Introduction to Economics
LAW206 Introduction to Management
LAW301 Financial Accounting
LAW302 Business Finance
LAW303 Company Accounting
LAW304 Business Law and Ethics
LAW401 Law of Business Associations
LAW402 Contemporary Accounting Issues
LAW403 Auditing and Professional Practice
LAW404 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Management Accounting
LAW310 Taxation Law and Practice
LAW311 Communication and Thought
LAW312 Cell Biology
LAW313 Mathematics Foundations
LAW315 Chemistry
LAW318 Science Research Methods
LAW405 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW406 Human Physiology
LAW407 Human Anatomy
LAW408 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW409 Physics
LAW410 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW411 Advanced Research Methods
LAW412 Advanced Discipline Readings
LAW414 Exploring Business Research
LAW415 Accounting for Business
LAW416 Introduction to Informatics
LAW417 Communication and Thought
LAW418 Introduction to Economics
LAW419 Discovering Management
LAW420 Marketing Essentials
LAW421 Strategic Management
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Cross-Cultural Management
LAW441 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
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 Business Law and Ethics
BUS102 Project Management
BUS104 Business, Governance and Society
BUS105 Managing Quality
BUS106 Strategic Supply Chain Management
BUS108 Leadership and Team Dynamics
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
BUS306 Managing the Small Business
BUS320 Marketing in a Global Environment
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Economics and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
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