Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws

5 Years On Campus Dual-bachelors Program

University of Southern Queensland

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws at University of Southern Queensland combines professional accounting expertise with a comprehensive legal education, allowing students to graduate with two highly respected qualifications in just five years. Ideal for students interested in business, finance, taxation, corporate governance, and legal practice, the program develops skills in financial analysis, legal reasoning, auditing, taxation, advocacy, and professional ethics.

Campus Details:
Available at Toowoomba, Springfield, Ipswich (selected law courses), and Online.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1:
You begin by building foundations in both accounting and law. Courses such as ACC1201 Data Insights and Financial Performance, LAW1111 Australian Legal System, and LAW1116 Contract introduce financial reporting concepts, the Australian legal framework, and the principles governing contractual relationships. Students also develop digital and business skills through subjects like CIS1000 Digital Disruption.

Year 2:
The second year expands your understanding of legal obligations and accounting practices. Through courses including LAW1121 Criminal Law and Procedure, LAW1126 Torts, and advanced accounting studies within the Professional Accounting major, you learn how legal rules operate in society while strengthening financial analysis and decision-making capabilities.

Year 3:
As your studies progress, you tackle more complex legal and commercial issues. Subjects such as LAW2211 Constitutional Law, LAW2221 Administrative Law, and LAW2222 Public International Law help you understand government powers, regulatory systems, and international legal frameworks, while accounting studies continue to develop expertise in auditing, taxation, and management accounting.

Year 4:
This stage focuses on corporate and professional practice. Through courses including LAW3311 Company Law, LAW3312 Lawyers' Ethics, and specialised Professional Accounting units, you explore corporate governance, professional responsibility, business regulation, and financial reporting within real-world commercial environments.

Year 5:
In your final year, you customise your studies through advanced law electives such as LAW3464 International Business Law, LAW3406 Intellectual Property Law, LAW3500 Taxation Law A, or LAW3491 Law and Justice Placement. The degree culminates with a comprehensive law capstone experience, integrating legal and accounting knowledge while refining research, organisational, and professional skills.

Focus Areas:

Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Legal Research, Ethics, Governance, International Business Law, Advocacy, Regulatory Compliance.

Learning Outcomes:

Develop the ability to analyse financial information, apply legal reasoning to complex issues, conduct professional legal and accounting research, communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, interpret legislation and regulations, and make ethical business and legal decisions in professional practice.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):

The Accounting component meets the educational entry requirements for CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and is recognised by Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The Law degree is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board and approved by the Supreme Court of Queensland as an academic qualification for legal admission requirements.

Reputation (Employability Rankings):

UniSQ is recognised for its strong industry engagement, practical learning focus, and graduate employability outcomes. The program incorporates professional work experience opportunities, industry-connected projects, moot courts, advocacy training, and collaboration with business organisations, helping graduates build career-ready skills valued by employers in both accounting and legal sectors.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At University of Southern Queensland, the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws gives students the opportunity to develop practical expertise in both legal practice and professional accounting. Rather than studying the two disciplines separately, you'll apply legal reasoning, financial analysis, taxation knowledge, auditing principles, and business decision-making in real-world contexts. The program is designed to build workplace-ready skills through industry engagement, professional projects, and practical legal training experiences.

Students gain hands-on experience through professional projects, legal advocacy exercises, industry collaboration, and technology-focused accounting studies that mirror modern workplace environments:

Professional Work Experience Opportunities: Work with an organisation on a project and gain practical exposure to business and professional environments through UniSQ's industry connections.
Comprehensive Law Capstone Project: Complete a major capstone project that integrates legal knowledge gained throughout the degree while strengthening organisational, research, interpersonal, and ethical decision-making skills.
Moot Courts: Refine legal advocacy, courtroom communication, and argumentation skills in UniSQ's moot court facilities, preparing for real legal practice.
Hands-on Legal Practice and Advocacy Training: Develop practical skills through legal practice simulations, advocacy activities, and legal support centre experiences.
Industry-Led Learning: Learn directly from industry professionals and experienced academics who bring contemporary accounting and legal practice insights into the classroom.
Accounting Technology and Digital Skills: Study areas including information technology, data insights, digital disruption, financial performance analysis, auditing, and taxation, reflecting the digital transformation of modern accounting practice.
Business Sector Collaboration: Benefit from UniSQ's strong connections with the business sector, providing opportunities to engage with real organisational challenges and professional networks.
Legal Competitions and Placement Options: Eligible students can participate in opportunities such as the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Competition, Mooting Competition, and Law and Justice Placement electives.
UniSQ Library and Digital Learning Resources: Access extensive legal, accounting, business

Progression & Future Opportunities

At University of Southern Queensland, the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws equips graduates with a powerful combination of legal expertise and financial knowledge. This dual degree prepares you to navigate complex business, regulatory, taxation, and corporate governance environments while developing strong analytical and decision-making skills. Graduates commonly pursue careers as: corporate lawyer, taxation consultant, forensic accountant, compliance and risk advisor: positioning themselves at the intersection of law, finance, and business strategy.

Progression & Future Opportunities: UniSQ supports students with career-focused learning, professional development services, and pathways into both the legal and accounting professions.

UniSQ Careers and Employability Team: Offers personalised career guidance, resume and interview support, career planning workshops, employer networking opportunities, and access to graduate recruitment resources across legal, accounting, and corporate sectors
Professional accounting recognition: The accounting component is designed to support eligibility for professional accreditation pathways with major accounting bodies, enhancing long-term career prospects in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial advisory services
Legal profession pathway: The law component satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, subject to completion of approved Practical Legal Training (PLT) requirements
Industry-relevant skill development: Students graduate with expertise in financial reporting, taxation, business law, corporate governance, legal research, negotiation, and regulatory compliance
Graduation outcomes: Graduates are well prepared for employment across law firms, accounting practices, financial institutions, government agencies, regulatory bodies, and corporate organisations
Strong cross-disciplinary employability: The combination of accounting and law creates opportunities in specialist areas such as taxation law, corporate compliance, commercial advisory, insolvency, and risk management
Typical graduate salary range (indicative): Graduates entering accounting, legal, taxation, and compliance-related roles commonly earn approximately AUD 75,000 – 120,000+, with substantial growth potential as professional qualifications and experience increase

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this dual degree, graduates may undertake Practical Legal Training (PLT) to qualify for legal admission and pursue professional accounting designations through recognised accounting bodies. Further study options include a Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Finance, or a PhD, allowing specialisation in areas such as taxation law, corporate governance, financial regulation, commercial law, or business leadership.