Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting

A Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting double degree at CQUniversity provides you with dual qualifications and skills which are well regarded in both the private and public sectors. Our program will equip you with the technical skills you need for a successful career in accounting, law and business, as well as help to develop your generic skills which will benefit you in both your personal and professional life.

One of the benefits of studying at CQUniversity is that we offer a very flexible program, allowing you to study by distance education. We also have excellent staff who offer a personal and supportive approach to learning and to help you achieve your goals.

This program is new in 2012 and we work closely with leading professional bodies to ensure it is up to date and relevant to the latest industry needs and expectations. This means you will be work-ready on completion of your studies.

What am I studying?

Business underpins every sector of our economy and is fundamental to all industries. We rely on business for our jobs and prosperity.  In today’s competitive employment market, tertiary education skills in business are in high demand.

There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration officer/manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, hospitality manger, property professional, purchasing and materials manager – just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.

Business graduates gain superior communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of their area of interest. They have transferable skills that allow them to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations.

A business degree can take you all over the world, both throughout your study and when seeking employment. Tertiary-qualified business graduates may be able to gain professional accreditation in a number of fields that allow them to work abroad. CQUniversity also provides you with the opportunity to study part of your degree abroad or participate in an overseas experience while studying your degree. This gives you valuable international experience which is highly sought after by employers.

If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage – a business degree may help get you there.

Why Study Law at CQUniversity

The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting program provides you with dual qualifications and skills which are well regarded in both the private and public sectors. You will develop a sound understanding of both disciplines and the relationship between accounting and the legal profession. The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting is accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants and satisfies the academic requirement for admission as a legal practitioner.  

In this program you will study compulsory courses focusing on the key principles of accounting, financial accounting, management accounting, business finance and more. You will also study courses in law including criminal law, constitutional law, administrative law, corporations law, revenue law, jurisprudence and more.  

This degree not only provides you with the opportunity to study a degree that is recognised by professional accounting bodies throughout Australia and the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board of Queensland, but also gives you the flexibility to design a program of study that will best meet your individual career aspirations and take advantage of the rapidly changing career opportunities that exist in the modern business environment.

Career Opportunities

The combined nature of the program will prepare you for a number of careers in professional legal practice, professional accounting practice, in commerce, industry and the public sector.  Careers may include solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, judicial officer, law academic, company director, in-house counsel, diplomat, politician, financial consultant, auditing and assurance services, international accountant, strategic manager, taxation specialist, management accountant. 

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting program provides you with dual qualifications and skills which are well regarded in both the private and public sectors.  You will develop a sound understanding of both disciplines and the relationship between accounting and the legal profession.  

You are required to complete:

• 23 compulsory law courses;
• 1 law elective chosen from a specified list; and
• 12 compulsory accounting technical courses

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Professional Recognition

The degree is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of Queensland and an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession.   As a graduate, you are also required to undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.

This program is accredited by the CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and meets the membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) (formerly the National Institute of Accountants (NIA)) Restricted Member IPA status.  However, these organisations accredit each campus individually, so students must check the current status of accreditation for their desired study location.

For eligibility criteria for membership of the Professional Bodies refer to these websites:

www.cpaaustralia.com.au (CPA Australia)
www.charteredaccountants.com.au (ICAA)
www.publicaccountants.org.au (IPA)

CQUniversity is also a Registered Tuition Provider for the CPA Program®. CQUniversity recognises that the CPA Program® can be both rigorous and demanding. Our workshops are intended to assist candidates as they progress through various segments and to provide them with relevant, practical learning support that will give candidates the best possible platform towards achieving their goals. Click here for further information.