Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Southern Cross University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business at Southern Cross University brings together the rigour of legal study with the dynamism of business — ideal for students who want both strong legal foundations and commercial acumen. Over four years, you’ll learn how to navigate complex legal systems, understand corporate decision-making, and apply business thinking to real‑world challenges.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
In your first year, you’ll lay the groundwork with units such as Legal Research and Writing (LEGL1001) and Legal Process (LAWS1001), where you begin to think like a lawyer, analysing how the legal system works. At the same time, you’ll take business courses like Introduction to Business Analytics (STAT1001) or Economics for Decision Making (ECON1001), giving you early exposure to business reasoning and data-informed decisions.

Year 2:
By the second year, your law studies deepen with units like Civil Litigation and Procedure (LAWS2013) and Constitutional Law (LAWS2005), helping you understand how disputes are resolved and how government powers are structured. On the business side, courses like Marketing and Sales (MRKT1002) and a Professional Work Experience unit (BUSN3012) introduce you to practical business challenges, letting you apply your classroom learning to real workplace environments.

Year 3:
In the third year, you'll pick up more specialised law units such as Intellectual Property (LAWS3009), where you explore how innovation is protected, and Criminal Procedure (LAWS2008), which reveals how criminal systems operate in practice. On the business front, you’ll tackle units like Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BUSN3003), helping you think creatively about launching ventures or transforming existing organisations.

Year 4:
Your final year brings advanced, integrative studies: International Business Law (LAWS2021) shows how law works in the global economy, while Commercial Law (LAWS2024) and Employment & Industrial Relations Law (LAWS2019) expose you to key areas of business‑law intersection. You’ll also explore Competition & Consumer Law (LAWS2022), gaining insight into regulation, ethics, and market fairness as you prepare to graduate.

Focus Areas
Legal systems, corporate governance, business ethics, commercial strategy, professional placement

Learning Outcomes
You’ll graduate able to think critically, argue persuasively, solve legal and business problems ethically, communicate with confidence, and continue learning independently.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This degree is fully accredited: the LLB component meets the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession via the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board. To practise as a lawyer, you’ll also complete practical legal training after graduation.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Southern Cross University is well-regarded for combining flexible, interactive learning with practical outcomes. While not always in the spotlight of global ranking tables, its graduates are increasingly recognised for being job-ready — especially because the double‑degree structure gives you both law credentials and business-ready experience, positioning you strongly in competitive legal, corporate, or public-sector roles.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In this double degree, you won’t just be sitting through lectures — you’ll be getting hands-on, practical experience from day one. Through interactive learning, you’ll start thinking like both a business leader and a legal strategist. The Southern Cross Model breaks your learning into six-week units, so instead of long, passive lecture blocks, you’ll enjoy focused cycles of discussion, group work, and real-world projects.

You’ll also step into actual business environments through a professional work experience (WIL) unit. This isn’t just observation — you’ll be making real contributions, either through a 200-hour internship or an industry project tailored to your studies.

In your law courses, you’ll build strong research and writing skills through case-based work, using legal databases and tackling real or simulated issues. Units like Intellectual Property give you insight into highly relevant practice areas.

At SCU, you won’t be learning alone. Collaborative environments — from small-group tutorials to online discussions and virtual workshops — will help you sharpen both your legal reasoning and business skills.

Here’s how you’ll gain real-world experience:

Professional Work-Integrated Learning (WIL): Complete at least 200 hours in an internship or industry project, gaining firsthand business exposure.
Internships with legal firms or business organisations: Apply your learning directly in real-world settings.
Applied Business Projects: Work on real industry problems, building both experience and professional networks.
Legal Case Studies and Simulations: Tackle real legal issues, interpret legislation, and strengthen critical thinking and writing.
Collaborative Learning Environments: Learn through small-team tutorials, discussion forums, and interactive workshops.
Field-Relevant Units: Focus on areas like international business law or intellectual property that link directly to modern business challenges.

By the time you graduate, you won’t just have a degree — you’ll be professionally ready, with a deep, practical understanding of how legal frameworks and business strategy work together.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Progression & Future Opportunities

When you complete this double degree, you’ll graduate with a powerful combination of legal and commercial skills that opens doors in many sectors. You’ll be very well-positioned to work in law, business, or at the intersection of both.

Typical roles for graduates include:

Solicitor, barrister, or legal counsel in a corporate or government setting
Business consultant or corporate strategist
Compliance or risk management officer
Roles in banking, finance, or human resources

Here’s what this means for you:

Professional Work Experience Built In: The course includes a professional work experience placement as part of the Bachelor of Business, so you don’t just study—you get real-world exposure in business organisations.
Accreditation for Legal Practice: The LLB part of the degree fulfils the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession via the NSW Legal Profession Admission Board. That means you’re academically eligible to become a lawyer in Australia (though you’ll also need to complete practical legal training).
Highly Rated for Outcomes: SCU’s law program has strong ratings for undergraduate employment, skills development, and student support according to independent guides.
Industry-Connected Learning: SCU’s learning model is very hands-on. Their shorter, six-week units create immersive and interactive classes. This helps you build momentum, stay engaged, and gain practical knowledge quickly.
Entrepreneurial and Business Ecosystem: SCU has close links with industry through initiatives like the Gold Coast Innovation Hub, which now operates on campus. That gives students access to entrepreneurship support, mentoring, and live business projects.

Further Academic Progression

After you finish this double degree, you have a clear pathway to more advanced study: you could enroll in SCU’s Master of Business Law, which is offered online and dives deeper into corporate governance, tax, intellectual property, and global business law. This helps you specialise further and boosts your credentials if you want to move into high-level legal advisory or consultancy roles.