Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Murdoch University Australia

Program Overview

Imagine a degree where you dive deep into the law that shapes our societies and pair it with the business know-how that drives industry. The combined Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business at Murdoch University is designed for students who are curious, capable and ambitious — you'll learn to navigate legal systems, understand organisational strategy, and build the confidence to step into roles that cross legal and commercial lines.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1: You’ll begin by laying the foundation: units like Australian Legal System and Skills for Legal Practice introduce you to how law works in real life. On the business side, you’ll explore modules such as Foundations of Accounting and Management in a Global Environment, which get you thinking about business operations and how organisations fit into the world. It’s all about discovering how law and business speak to each other.
Year 2: This year you’ll dig a bit deeper into legal doctrine — for instance Torts or Equity — while in business you might take Business in Society or choose a major stream (perhaps Marketing or International Business). You’ll start building the bridge between understanding rights and responsibilities (in the law) and value creation (in business).
Year 3: At this stage you’ll be working in more applied ways. In law you might explore Trial Advocacy or Company Law, and in your business major you’ll engage with something like Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Finance. You’re now developing the ability to think like a lawyer and strategise like a business leader.
Year 4: Your fourth year gives you the chance to deepen your major in business (for example Human Resources Management or Hospitality & Tourism Management) while tackling advanced legal topics such as Legal Protection of International Human Rights. You’ll be synthesising how business decisions meet legal frameworks, and how one informs the other.
Year 5: In this final year you bring it all together — the law and the business strands become integrated, you might work on capstone projects or internships, you refine your expertise in your chosen business major, and you prepare to transition into the professional world. By now, you’re not just learning theory: you’re ready to act as a thoughtful legal-business professional.

Focus Areas:
Law & Business Integration; Corporate Strategy; Legal Practice; Business Majors (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship)
Learning Outcomes:
You will understand legal systems and business operations, apply legal reasoning to commercial contexts, develop strategic decision-making skills, and be ready for diverse careers in law, business, government or corporate sectors.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
The law component is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, meaning you’ll satisfy the university education requirements for legal practice in WA. The business component, particularly if you choose a major in accounting, meets the academic requirements for membership with CPA Australia and progression to Chartered Accountants ANZ. So this isn’t just theory — you’re on a path to real professional recognition.
Reputation (Employability & Rankings):
Murdoch University places among the top universities globally — for example, in the QS World University Rankings it appears around the #423 mark. That global ranking adds credibility to your qualification. While the dual degree is unique, you benefit from Murdoch’s strong research culture, industry connections and reputation for graduates who are ready for the workplace.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In this combined Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business program at Murdoch University, you’ll dive straight into the kind of practical, real-world learning that helps you become career-ready from day one. Rather than simply absorbing theory, you’ll engage in immersive experiences that sharpen both your legal reasoning and business acumen. You’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including the university’s modern moot court environment and updated business labs, where you can test out legal advocacy, negotiation and decision-making skills in simulated professional settings. The program also taps into Murdoch’s extensive industry links so you can work alongside businesses, firms and agencies, gaining exposure to how laws and commercial practices operate in tandem. Throughout your studies you’ll use professional-grade software, participate in group-based client or case-study projects, and access the university’s strong library and research support services that back up your applied learning. All of this ensures you’re not just learning about law and business — you’re living it.

Here are some of the ways you’ll gain hands-on experience:

Work in the Moot Court facility to develop advocacy, negotiation and courtroom simulation skills through practical exercises and competitions.
Participate in collaborative group projects that mirror real business challenges — cutting across both legal and commercial dimensions.
Use professional-standard business and legal software tools as part of coursework and project work, enabling you to analyse data, draft legal/business documents and model scenarios.
Engage with industry through site visits, guest-speakers and business-law clinics, gaining direct exposure to law firms, regulatory bodies and corporate enterprises.
Benefit from research-led teaching and access to the university’s library and learning hubs — supporting enquiry-based and applied work in both the legal and business domains.
Develop your network and employability through work-integrated learning opportunities, including placements, internships or project units aligned with professional practice.

By layering practical experience on top of rigorous study, this program delivers a learning journey where you’re ready to contribute confidently in both legal and commercial careers.

Progression & Future Opportunities

If you’re looking at the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business (B1369) at Murdoch University, you’re choosing a degree that truly positions you for meaningful work. Graduates go on to face the real world by stepping into roles like a corporate lawyer, legal advisor in business, a commercial lawyer and even an investment lawyer.

Here’s what this means for you:

You’ll receive dedicated and tailored support from Murdoch’s Careers & Employability service—for example: the “Boost Your Employability” online modules, the myMurdoch Career portal, employer job-boards, and careers fairs to help you polish your interview and job-search skills.
Murdoch is ranked extremely well for graduate employment outcomes—at one point reaching a 96.7 % employment rate three years post-graduation — demonstrating the university’s emphasis on real employability.
Through Murdoch’s strong university-industry partnerships, you’ll find that curriculum design is informed by industry needs. The Business School highlights work-integrated learning and SimLab™ simulations, so you’re practising real skills.
Accreditation really matters: the Law component of this combined degree is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, which means when you complete it you satisfy the formal academic qualification requirements for admission to the legal profession in WA. This gives you credibility and opens up the path to practice.
The dual nature of the degree (Law + Business) means you’re not locked into one narrowly defined path—you have flexibility, and the mix of business + legal skill sets makes you adaptable and resilient in multiple sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After you finish this combined degree, you could of course move into postgraduate study if you wish to deepen or specialise. For instance, you might pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) if you’re drawn to advanced legal topics or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to build on the business side. You might also enrol in specialist postgraduate programs in fields like corporate law, international business law or business analytics — Murdoch supports such transitions. In short, you’ll leave with a strong foundation and multiple onward pathways to build upon your studies.