Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,237 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business

About

Business studies is all about managing people and projects, and strategic decision-making, while law ensures those strategies align with ethical and legal standards. The two work hand-in-hand for diverse careers in law, finance, consulting, government and the corporate world.

You’ll learn financial planning, entrepreneurial and operational strategies, balanced by an understanding of liabilities, how to mitigate risk, and navigate tax systems and compliance. You’ll explore legal principles in Australian law – and how and why laws change over time.

Business decisions often require an understanding of corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property rights. Legal training will help you navigate regulations, draft contracts and ensure compliance.

Gain a competitive edge by combining law with business and graduate with two degrees in just five years.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

Career

Career outcomes

Leverage your expertise in both law and business for a rewarding career. You could work as a corporate lawyer, in-house counsel, commercial litigator, or mergers and acquisitions specialist. You might ensure businesses comply with Australian laws and regulations, such as those enforced by ASIC, ACCC, or APRA. Perhaps you’ll advise organisations on corporate financing agreements or financial risk mitigation.

You could also be a:

Employee relations manager
Commercial manager
Settlement agent
Financial analyst
Legal administrator
Negotiator or mediator
Business consultant
Contract administrator
Entrepreneur.

Industry trends

Increased regulation in industries like finance, technology and healthcare is driving demand for compliance officers, regulatory specialists and risk managers (Stratsys, 2024). Companies are increasingly hiring in-house legal teams to more cost-effectively handle contracts, governance and risk management (Deloitte, 2024 and Barclay Simpson, 2024). Demand for experts in environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance is surging with the anticipated introduction of mandatory climate-related financial disclosures (Guthrie Legal, 2024). Jobs for solicitors in Australia also have long-term trends of strong growth (Jobs and Skills Outlook, 2023).

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC). To be admitted to legal practice, graduates are required to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,237 / year(s)

Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website