Open doors to a rewarding career in law and 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 that will give you an edge in the graduate job market.
- 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 2021 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.
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- Inherent Academic Requirements
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Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Dr Ashley Pearson
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
In this program you will:
- Study all the academic 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
- Have the opportunity to work with clients under legal supervision in a law practice, or undertake an internship
Career opportunities
Solicitor, barrister, company secretary, accountant, auditor, stockbroker, careers with an accounting or law focus.
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- CPA Australia
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- Institute of Public Accountants
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.
What will I study?
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The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.