Explore our courses
Our courses include detailed theory and real-world learning to provide insight into contemporary legal issues. Learn from award-winning staff and gain industry connections through placement opportunities.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Become a highly sought-after legal professional that is prepared for the modern world of law. Acquire knowledge in various areas of law, gain digital expertise to remain adaptable in today's rapidly evolving digital age of law, and develop in-demand transferable skills.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Graduate Entry
If you have a completed degree in another area, we'll recognise your prior learning so you can complete your law degree sooner.
Combine your passions
A QUT double degree can help you gain a competitive edge and prepare you for a changing world.
These courses are for Australian and New Zealand students only.
Combine psychology and law for a career in legal, corporate, government, mental health or clinical health environments, or as the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083021G
Combine biomedical science and law to work as an in-house counsel or lawyer to health departments or the pharmaceutical industry.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 10 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 085232C
Combine law with one of twelve business study areas. Ideal for roles in corporate law, company takeovers, mergers and acquisitions or intellectual property law.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083022G
Combine digital media, entertainment or journalism with law to give you the legal nous for complex communication roles, or for a legal career with in entertainment or media organisations.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 096578G
Combine law and creative arts to unlock a range of careers, including intellectual property lawyer, media lawyer, or creative practitioner.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 116067F
Combine creative industries and law for a career as an in-house lawyer for cultural institutions, or a lawyer with special interests in the creative industries.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 083023F
Be prepared for traditional and new law fields that emerge as a result of data acquisition and analysis, and technology.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 103861J
Combine IT and law for careers in cyberlaw, intellectual property, regulation of the internet, software developer, business analyst or e-commerce developer.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083025D
Combine justice and law for careers such as in-house counsel, public prosecutor, public defender (Legal Aid), investigator for government or business, police or customs officer.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083027B
Develop a unique set of skills to enhance your employment options whether you choose to work in the legal fraternity or within the property industry.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 099273A
Combine science and law to work as a barrister, intellectual property lawyer or inventor, or in areas including trade secrets, genetic modification and environmental law disputes.
- Duration
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- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- Delivery
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- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083029M
Combine psychology and law for a career in legal, corporate, government, mental health or clinical health environments, or as the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083021G
Combine biomedical science and law to work as an in-house counsel or lawyer to health departments or the pharmaceutical industry.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 10 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 085232C
Combine law with one of twelve business study areas. Ideal for roles in corporate law, company takeovers, mergers and acquisitions or intellectual property law.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083022G
Combine digital media, entertainment or journalism with law to give you the legal nous for complex communication roles, or for a legal career with in entertainment or media organisations.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 096578G
Combine law and creative arts to unlock a range of careers, including intellectual property lawyer, media lawyer, or creative practitioner.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 116067F
Combine creative industries and law for a career as an in-house lawyer for cultural institutions, or a lawyer with special interests in the creative industries.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- CRICOS
- 083023F
Be prepared for traditional and new law fields that emerge as a result of data acquisition and analysis, and technology.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 103861J
Combine IT and law for careers in cyberlaw, intellectual property, regulation of the internet, software developer, business analyst or e-commerce developer.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083025D
Combine justice and law for careers such as in-house counsel, public prosecutor, public defender (Legal Aid), investigator for government or business, police or customs officer.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Online
- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083027B
Develop a unique set of skills to enhance your employment options whether you choose to work in the legal fraternity or within the property industry.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Online
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 099273A
Combine science and law to work as a barrister, intellectual property lawyer or inventor, or in areas including trade secrets, genetic modification and environmental law disputes.
- Duration
-
- 5.5 years full-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- Delivery
-
- Gardens Point
- CRICOS
- 083029M
Kat Dorante
'I originally chose a double degree for employability, and QUT had a great reputation for both law and business, as well as work integrated learning.
I always felt like I’d chosen the right degree but, as I’ve progressed through it, my decision has made even more sense.'
Preparing you for the modern world of law
Embark on a journey to become a highly sought-after legal professional, fully equipped to excel in today's dynamic legal environment.
Real-world learning
What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice. Our practical, hands-on approach to teaching ensures that you understand the law and how to apply it through up-to-date content and real-world assessments, whether it's drafting advisory letters for clients, engaging in roleplay dispute resolution or preparing reports on changes to public policy.
Industry connections
With deep industry connections across a diverse range of sectors, QUT Law students graduate work-ready and equipped for the modern world of law. Our law degree is designed in collaboration with industry partners, ensuring you develop the skills needed for an evolving legal career. You’ll also benefit from an extensive network of placement partners.
Work experience
Throughout your studies, you'll have the chance to experience real-world professional legal environments through internships, professional placements, and industry projects. Our placement partners include law firms, government departments, in-house legal teams and non-profit organisations. These opportunities provide valuable practical experience, preparing you to hit the ground running after graduation, while also earning you credit towards your degree.
Expert teachers
Learn future-focused skills that employers want now. Our internationally renowned academics and practising legal professionals will support you to successfully transition from university to your chosen career. Many of our academics have received prestigious teaching fellowships and awards in recognition of their quality teaching practices and outstanding contributions to student learning.
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2024 Business and Law Recognition Program Winners Announced
The Faculty of Business and Law is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2024 Faculty Recognition Program.
QUT honours 16 trailblazers at the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards
An AFLW star, Hollywood animator and renowned public affairs journalist are among those recognised at this year’s QUT Outstanding Alumni Awards.