Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Southern Queensland

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is a double degree that combines strong accounting expertise with a comprehensive legal education, preparing students for careers that require both financial and legal decision-making skills. It is designed for students interested in professional fields such as corporate law, taxation, auditing, compliance, and financial regulation. Campus Location: Toowoomba Campus, West Street, Darling Heights, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students build foundational knowledge in both disciplines through core units such as Principles of Accounting, Introduction to Law and Legal Systems, and Business Law Fundamentals. This year develops essential analytical, numerical, and legal reasoning skills while introducing how business and legal frameworks interact in real-world contexts.

Year 2: In the second year, students progress into more specialised study with subjects including Financial Accounting, Contract Law, Company Law, and Economics for Business Decision Making. Students begin to understand how accounting principles support legal and commercial environments, particularly in corporate and regulatory contexts.

Year 3: The third year focuses on advanced accounting and law integration through units such as Management Accounting, Criminal Law, Taxation Law, and Corporate Governance. Students develop deeper expertise in compliance, taxation systems, and the legal responsibilities of businesses and financial professionals.

Year 4: Students engage in higher-level professional study including Auditing and Assurance, Property Law, Equity and Trusts, and Financial Reporting. This year strengthens their ability to interpret complex legal and financial frameworks and apply them to organisational decision-making.

Year 5: The final year includes advanced and applied learning through subjects such as Advanced Taxation Law, Commercial Practice, Legal Research Project, and Strategic Financial Analysis. Students consolidate their knowledge through practical and research-based tasks that prepare them for professional legal and accounting practice.

Focus Areas: Accounting systems, financial reporting, auditing, taxation law, corporate law, commercial law, compliance, financial regulation, governance, legal research, and business advisory services.

Learning Outcomes: Develop the ability to interpret financial and legal information, apply accounting and legal principles in professional contexts, ensure regulatory compliance, analyse business and legal risks, and communicate effectively in both accounting and legal environments.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): The accounting component supports pathways toward professional recognition with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), while the law component aligns with academic requirements for legal practice pathways in Australia.

Reputation (employability rankings): UniSQ is recognised for strong graduate employability outcomes and flexible learning pathways, with national recognition for teaching quality and student support in business and law disciplines.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Southern Queensland, the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws is designed to give students a strong blend of financial expertise and legal practice through hands-on learning experiences. Students build practical skills by applying accounting principles alongside real legal reasoning, working on case studies, simulated legal environments, and industry-relevant problem solving. The program is supported by university learning spaces, legal practice environments, and business-focused resources that help students develop both courtroom confidence and professional financial judgement:

Moot Court Learning Environment: Students engage in simulated court proceedings where they practise advocacy, legal argumentation, and case preparation in a structured legal setting.
Legal Research Training: Access to professional legal research databases for case law, legislation, and statutory interpretation to support assignments and legal analysis.
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): Industry placements and professional experience opportunities in legal firms, courts, government departments, and accounting-related organisations.
Case-Based Learning: Real-world legal and financial case studies combining contract law, corporate law, taxation, and financial reporting scenarios.
Interdisciplinary Projects: Group-based assignments that integrate accounting and legal knowledge, reflecting real corporate advisory and compliance work.
University Learning Resources: Access to UniSQ libraries, digital academic databases, and study support services tailored for law and business students.
Professional Skills Development: Training in legal drafting, financial analysis, negotiation, and ethical decision-making across both accounting and law disciplines.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) develop a powerful combination of legal expertise and advanced accounting knowledge, enabling them to operate confidently across both corporate and regulatory environments. This dual qualification opens pathways to roles such as Corporate Lawyer, Tax Advisor, Commercial Lawyer, Compliance Officer, or Forensic Accountant, where graduates manage legal and financial responsibilities in complex business settings.

Therefore, career pathways typically include:
Graduates can work in law firms, accounting practices, government agencies, financial institutions, and corporate organisations, supporting legal compliance, taxation, commercial law, financial reporting, and dispute resolution.

University Services for Employability: UniSQ provides strong career development support through its Careers and Employability team, offering personalised career counselling, resume and interview preparation, employer networking events, job search assistance, and access to Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences that connect students with industry.
Employment Statistics & Salary Figures: Law and accounting graduates in Australia typically earn median salary ranges of approximately AUD $90,000–$130,000, with higher earning potential in corporate law, taxation law, and senior advisory roles as experience increases.
University–Industry Partnerships: Students benefit from Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, industry placements, and professional engagement activities where they work with legal and business organisations to gain practical experience in real-world legal and financial environments.
Long-Term Accreditation Value: The program supports pathways toward professional recognition in both accounting and legal fields, aligning with requirements for admission to legal practice (via further legal training) and professional accounting bodies such as CPA Australia and CA ANZ, strengthening long-term career mobility and credibility.
Graduation Outcomes: Graduates gain expertise in commercial law, taxation law, contract law, financial accounting, auditing, legal compliance, and corporate governance, enabling them to operate effectively across both legal and financial decision-making environments.

Further Academic Progression: After completing this program, graduates can pursue further study through a Master of Laws (LLM), Juris Doctor (JD) (where applicable), Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), or specialised postgraduate programs in taxation, corporate law, or finance. Students may also progress into honours, research pathways, and PhD studies in law, accounting, or interdisciplinary business disciplines depending on their long-term career goals.