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Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
RMIT University

300

in world overall ranking*

30

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This double degree combines professional accounting and legal studies to build broad capability across business, regulation and commercial decision-making. You’ll develop technical accounting knowledge alongside core legal skills such as analysis, argument and understanding how laws shape organisations. Studying on campus in Melbourne, the program prepares you for multidisciplinary work at the intersection of finance and law at bachelor level. The programme introduces accounting standards, taxation basics, and financial reporting for professional accreditation pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that draw on both accounting and legal expertise across corporate, government and professional services settings. Career directions may include accountant, auditor, tax agent, paralegal, lawyer (with further professional requirements), compliance or risk roles, and business advisory work. The double qualification supports careers where financial reporting, governance and legal frameworks intersect at bachelor level in accounting and law. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit assistant, banking, and financial services entry roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$45,120 per year

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Information

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Full-time 5 years, Part-time 10 years years

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February, July

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Melbourne City

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BP352

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconLPDP-RMIT SCHOLARSHIP

100% of tuition fees

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconRMIT READY BURSARY

20% of tuition fees

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