Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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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

081024K

Entry threshold

70.00 70.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

5 years 5 years 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.
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 2025 fees (A$)

A$13,798 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$122,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

018261 014816 From Semester 1, 2023

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

First year only offered at this location.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Duration
5 years 5 years
CRICOS code
081024K
UniSC program code
AB311
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Introduction to Creative Advertising
LAW102 Concepts of Epidemiology
LAW103 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
LAW104 News Writing and Reporting

Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units

14 required courses (168 units):

LAW201 Creative Advertising
LAW202 Leadership and Team Dynamics
LAW203 Public Health Project
LAW204 Health Practicum
LAW205 Communication and Thought
LAW206 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW301 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW302 Chemistry
LAW303 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW304 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW401 Human Physiology
LAW402 Human Anatomy
LAW403 Torts A
LAW404 Cell Biology

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 Systemic Physiology I
LAW310 Science Research Methods
LAW311 Torts B
LAW312 Systemic Physiology II
LAW318 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW405 Contracts A
LAW407 Biochemistry
LAW408 Pathophysiology
LAW410 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW412 Mathematics Foundations
LAW414 Global Communication
LAW415 Global Communication
LAW417 Property A
LAW418 Constitutional Law
LAW419 Corporations Law
LAW422 Property B

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Equity & Trusts
LAW441 Civil Procedure

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 Administrative Law
BUS101 Evidence
BUS102 Professional Conduct
BUS104 Regulation
BUS108 Accounting Principles

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

ACC210 Financial Accounting
ACC211 Business Finance
ACC221 Law of Business Associations
ACC310 Human Development and Learning
ACC311 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning
ACC320 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts
ACC321 Coastal and Marine Ecology
BUS306 Climate Change Adaptation
BUS320 Climate Change Mitigation

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.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most UniSC 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 UniSC 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
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$13,798
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$122,000