Our aim is to provide a practical, inspiring and rigorous learning environment that empowers graduates to be skilled, future-ready and socially responsible.
We are committed to quality teaching and learning that focuses on employability and flexibility, where students learn to work independently, as well as with others, to navigate complex practical, ethical and social issues.
We look forward to working with you to achieve your ambitions and to contribute and innovate locally and globally.
Programs
Through our academic programs we:
- Prepare outstanding and ethical graduates who are equipped for rapidly changing and interdisciplinary careers
- Advance meaningful scholarship and ideas for the benefit of the academic, professional and wider community
- Foster public service and justice
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Research
We produce high quality and impactful research that makes a difference in our world. Research is underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity.
Research spotlight
No gavels, no hearsay and lots of drinking: a law expert ranks legal dramas by their accuracy
Most legal dramas are terrible at capturing the realities of law, Dr Dale Mitchell writes for The Conversation.
Virtual child sexual abuse material can be used to disguise real abuse
Whether people prepare for natural disasters depends on how the message is sent
Research highlights the importance of governments finding better ways to deliver important messages, if they are to ensure communities remain resilient in the face of worsening natural disasters.
Read more in The Conversation.
Pro-speeding content higher in speeders
USC’s Road Safety Research Collaboration Unit has confirmed the link between social media, mass media and an influence on risk-taking behaviour in new research showing exposure to content promoting speeding on social media and mass media was higher in speeders compared to non-speeders.
Research students
Progress knowledge and pursue your research passion under the supervision of our school's skilled researchers and industry experts.
Facilities
Hands-on learning
UniSC campuses feature modern learning facilities and specialist simulated environments including a near replica of a real courtroom, called the moot court. Strong connections to industry give students clinic experience helping real clients in the community.
Graduate careers soar in 10 years of UniSC Law
17 SepAs the University of the Sunshine Coast’s first Law graduates swap exciting career stories this week for the School’s 10-year milestone, its latest high achievers will be crossing the stage to forge their own paths to professional success
Are the far-left and far-right merging together?
9 SepWhen most of us think about politics, we think of different views as sitting on a spectrum.
How Paris 2024 became the most meme-d Olympics ever
15 AugParis 2024 might go down in history as the most meme-d sporting event ever.