Bachelor degree · university
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
This double degree joins business with law.
- How long it takes
- About 3.5 to 5 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 66
- Lowest offered at James Cook University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Leads on to
- Solicitor
- $107,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 9 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how businesses and laws work
- a curiosity about rules and fair dealing
- good reading and writing skills
- an eye for detail and clear thinking
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Diploma?
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws is at bachelor degree level, which is higher than the diploma level Diploma of Business/Bachelor of Laws.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
Jobs you can do with it
Solicitor
Solicitors advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, then do the drafting, negotiation and filings that turn that advice into action.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$107,600
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 9 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, Parramatta, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 80.5 lowest
- (90.3 median, 2023)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
- Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 77.75 lowest
- (89.35 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
- Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jan 2027
- Fee
- $55,200 a year
- (Full fee)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
- Website for James Cook University (opens in a new tab)
James Cook University
Cairns, Townsville, QLD
4.3from 591 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66 lowest
- (68 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $15,570 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
- Support services and learning resources are useful
- Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
UOW South Western Sydney, Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 79.35 lowest
- (85.35 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
- Website for Australian Catholic University (opens in a new tab)
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, North Sydney (MacKillop), NSW, VIC
3.7from 436 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 69.2 lowest
- (77.35 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point/ Online, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 76 lowest
- (84.2 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $17,390 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
- Website for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
University of Technology Sydney
City, NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 86.05 lowest
- (96 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws.
- Contracts and property law
- Equity and trusts
- Constitutional and administrative law
- Legal research
- Management and business functions
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Diploma of Business/Bachelor of Laws?
The Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws is at bachelor degree level, which is higher than the diploma level Diploma of Business/Bachelor of Laws.