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.
Majors
Sunshine Coast: Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure and Event Management.
Online: Economics and Finance; Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Tourism, Leisure & Event Management
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 (4) 48 units
LAW101 Communication Theory and Practice
LAW102 Introduction to Creative Writing
LAW103 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
LAW104 Introduction to Journalism
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168):
LAW201 Introduction to Creative Advertising
LAW202 Editing for the Communications Professional
LAW203 Investigative and Data Journalism
LAW204 Crisis and Issues Management
LAW205 Advertising Campaigns
LAW206 Advertising: Copy and Image
LAW301 News Rounds
LAW302 The Writer and the Law
LAW303 Communication Campaign Planning
LAW304 News Writing and Reporting
LAW401 Online Journalism
LAW402 Paperback Hero
LAW403 Feature Writing
LAW404 Community Engagement Events
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 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
LAW310 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
LAW311 Creative Advertising
LAW312 Advanced News Reporting
LAW313 International Communication
LAW315 Research into Journalism
LAW318 Novel Ideas
LAW405 Creativity and Literature
LAW406 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
LAW407 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
LAW408 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
LAW409 Environment, Heritage and Tourism
LAW410 Accounting Fundamentals
LAW411 Informatics and Financial Applications
LAW412 Financial Reporting
LAW414 Managerial Finance
LAW415 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
LAW416 Corporate Reporting
LAW417 Strategic Management Accounting
LAW418 Taxation Law and Practice
LAW419 Contemporary Accounting Issues
LAW420 Issues in Auditing Practice
LAW421 Business Analytics and Statistics
LAW422 Principles of Economics for Accountants
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Principles of Commercial Law
LAW441 Accounting for Managers
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 Economics for Managers
BUS102 Managing Research
BUS104 Corporate Finance
BUS105 Managing Organisations
BUS106 Strategic Management
BUS108 Research Project
Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units
BUS306 Marketing Management
BUS320 Innovation and Management Decision Making
1 Major (84 units) selected from the USC Business School:
- Economics and Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- International Business*
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
*Students who select an International Business Major will be required to complete one (1) developing or graduate Business elective.
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