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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Laws / Commerce (Accounting)

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time
Course Code
AB311, 081024K
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $13,798 total
International Fees
$122,000 total
ATAR
70

About this course

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

Entry requirements

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

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language 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

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Barrister
  • Careers with an accounting or law focus
  • Company secretary
  • Solicitor
  • Stockbroker
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Public Accountants
Accreditation

The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. However, graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
85.6%
Overall satisfaction
87.5%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
68.8%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary