Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting
Overview
Enhance your employability and equip yourself with the technical skills needed for a career in accounting, law and business by studying the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting dual degree.
The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting dual degree at CQUniversity provides you with skills that are highly regarded in both the private and public sectors.
Develop the technical skills needed for a successful career in accounting, law and business, as well as generic skills you can apply to both your personal and professional life.
Our education and training will include jurisprudence and criminal, constitutional, administrative, corporations and revenue law. In addition, you will focus on the key principles of accounting, financial accounting, management accounting and business finance.
Benefit from developing a sound understanding of both disciplines and the relationship between accounting and the legal profession, making you more versatile and attractive to employers.
CQUniversity works closely with leading professional bodies to ensure this course remains up-to-date and relevant to the latest industry needs and expectations, enabling you to be work ready when you graduate. Discover more about studying law at CQUni and the range of support available to students.
Study Experience
- Five-Star Ratings
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Flexible Online Study
- Industry Accredited
- Social Innovation
Career Opportunities
The combined nature of the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting prepares you for roles such as:
- 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
Completing the course will prepare you for a career in a variety of fields including:
- professional legal practice
- professional accounting practice
- commerce
- industry
- public sector
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available Locations
Your Course
You must complete 36 units (216 credits):
- 1The core structure (30 units)
- 2Two elective units
- 3One four-unit pack
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional Information
Professional Practice - Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (Queensland)
Core
Legal Practitioners Admissions Board of Queensland.
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates are also required to undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting provides you with a degree that is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and meets the associate membership requirements of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). You may also be eligible to apply for registration with the Tax Practitioners Board (after meeting the Board's requirements for practical experience). Graduates are also eligible to join the Association of Taxation and Management Accountants at the member level.
Legal Practicum - LAWS12073
Students will be able to undertake at their option an overseas or domestic practicum placement or engagement with a complex work simulation.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2024 via our Institute Profile.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to Apply
How to Apply
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Extra Admission Information
Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU.
Applying for 2026
Applications for 2026 via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) open in April 2025.
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