Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western Sydney University Parramatta

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws at Western Sydney University is a dynamic double degree that combines strong commercial expertise with a comprehensive legal education, preparing graduates to operate confidently in both corporate and legal environments. Studying at the Parramatta campus in Western Sydney, New South Wales, students develop the ability to think strategically about business decisions while understanding the legal frameworks that shape them.

This program is ideal for students who want to become business leaders with legal insight, or legal professionals with a strong understanding of commerce, finance, and organisational strategy.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In the first year, students build foundational knowledge in both business and law. Business units such as Accounting for Decision Making, Principles of Economics, and Business Academic Skills develop financial literacy and analytical thinking, while law units like Legal Methods and Skills and Torts introduce core legal reasoning and the structure of the Australian legal system.

Year 2

The second year strengthens core discipline knowledge, combining Contract Law and Criminal Law with business subjects such as Marketing Principles and Organisational Behaviour. Students begin to understand how legal frameworks directly influence business operations, commercial decision-making, and market regulation.

Year 3

In the third year, students advance into more complex legal and business concepts, including Corporations Law and Property Law, alongside subjects like Business Statistics and Management Foundations. This year focuses heavily on applying theory to real-world commercial and legal scenarios.

Year 4

The fourth year introduces more specialised legal study such as Administrative Law and Equity and Trusts, while business electives allow students to tailor their learning in areas like finance, international business, or strategic management. Students also begin integrating both disciplines through case-based and applied learning.

Year 5

The final year focuses on advanced legal electives, strategic business capstones, and professional preparation. Students complete higher-level law units while undertaking business strategy projects that require them to solve complex organisational and legal challenges in real-world contexts.

Focus Areas

Corporate law and governance; commercial decision-making; business strategy and management; contract and regulatory law; financial and economic analysis; ethics and legal compliance; organisational leadership.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates develop strong capabilities in legal analysis, business strategy, and commercial problem-solving, enabling them to navigate complex corporate environments and legal systems with confidence and professionalism.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The law component aligns with Australian legal education requirements for progression toward legal practice (subject to further practical legal training), while the business qualification supports careers in corporate management, finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

Western Sydney University is internationally recognised for graduate employability and industry-connected teaching, with strong performance in global rankings such as the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, reflecting its focus on practical, career-ready education.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws at Western Sydney University gain hands-on, practice-based experience that prepares them for both corporate and legal environments from the very beginning of their degree. Learning is built around real-world problem solving, simulated legal practice, and industry-connected business projects, supported by modern learning spaces at the Parramatta campus. Students develop practical skills through case analysis, teamwork, and professional-style legal and business tasks that mirror real workplace expectations: this connection between theory and practice is reinforced through structured industry engagement and applied learning opportunities.

Moot Court & legal simulation training: Students participate in mock trials and courtroom simulations designed to build advocacy, legal reasoning, and presentation skills in a realistic legal setting.
Legal research tools & databases: Training includes professional legal platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw AU, enabling students to conduct case law research and statutory interpretation like practicing lawyers.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL): Business students engage in industry projects, internships, and consulting-style assessments that connect them directly with real organisations and workplace challenges.
WSU Law Clinics & community engagement: Students may gain practical exposure through supervised legal clinics, assisting with real community legal issues while developing professional responsibility and client communication skills.
Group business consulting projects: Collaborative assignments simulate real corporate environments where students analyse business problems, develop strategies, and present solutions to industry-style scenarios.
Parramatta campus learning facilities & library access: Students have access to modern study spaces, collaborative learning hubs, and extensive legal and business research collections supporting both independent and group learning.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws at Western Sydney University are highly sought after because they combine commercial decision-making skills with strong legal expertise. This dual degree prepares students for dynamic careers where business strategy, regulation, and law intersect: leading to roles such as corporate lawyer, business consultant, compliance manager, policy advisor, and commercial analyst.

This combination of business acumen and legal capability creates strong long-term career flexibility across corporate, government, and advisory sectors:

University employment support services: Students are supported through Western Sydney University Careers, which offers personalised career coaching, internship matching, employer networking events, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements with industry partners across law firms, banks, and multinational organisations.
Employment outcomes & salary figures: Graduates typically enter roles with an estimated starting salary range of AUD 75,000 – 135,000, with significant growth potential in corporate law, consulting, and senior business leadership roles over time.
University–industry partnerships: Strong connections with corporate law firms, financial institutions, NSW government departments, and global business organisations provide students with real-world experience through internships, mentoring programs, and applied industry projects.
Long-term accreditation value: The law component supports the academic pathway toward legal practice admission in Australia (subject to Practical Legal Training), while the business component benefits from AACSB International accreditation, reinforcing global recognition of academic quality and employability outcomes.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates develop a powerful blend of legal reasoning, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking, enabling them to interpret regulations, manage corporate risk, and support high-level business decision-making in complex environments.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates may pursue advanced qualifications such as a Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), MBA, or specialised Master of Business programs in areas like finance, international business, or management, opening pathways into senior legal, corporate, and executive leadership roles.