Advocate for others.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
This program is designed to produce graduates with highly developed analytical and communication skills, equipped for careers in law or areas such as government, advocacy, research and community development.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Social Science Majors
Development Studies, Criminology, Geography, Politics and International Relations, Sustainability-Society.
Career opportunities
You will have a wide variety of career options in areas such as advocacy, community education and social services or as a solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, corporate in-house counsel and others depending on the major studied.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 Mathematics Foundations
LAW101 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW102 Chemistry
LAW103 Physics
LAW104 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW202 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW203 Engineering Computer Programming
LAW204 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
LAW205 Engineering Project Management
LAW206 Soil Mechanics
LAW301 Engineering Project 1
LAW302 Engineering Project 2
LAW303 Engineering Research Methodology
LAW304 Design of Roads and Drainage
LAW401 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW402 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW403 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
LAW404 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
PLUS select 6 Law elective courses from:
LAW305 Environmental and Resource Economics
LAW306 Environmental Chemistry
LAW307 Integrated Environmental Management
LAW309 Biogeography
LAW310 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
LAW311 Calculus and Algebra
LAW316 Numerical Analysis
LAW318 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
LAW405 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LAW406 Structural Engineering
LAW407 Mechanics of Materials
LAW408 Engineering Materials
LAW410 Construction Technology
LAW411 Engineering Sustainable Design
LAW412 Advanced Soil Mechanics
LAW414 Concrete Structures and Technology
LAW415 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
LAW416 Engineering Hydrology
The following 2 Law elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering
LAW441 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator.
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2)
SCS110 Design of Water Supply Systems
SCS130 Introduction to Weather and Climate
Advanced courses (5)
SCS225 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
SCS230 Applied Systems Modelling
SCS235 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
SCS290 Software Development 1
SCS295 Systems Analysis and Design
Major or minor courses (8)
Select 8 courses to complete 1 major or 2 minors from:
Majors
- Development Studies
- Criminology
- Geography
- Politics and International Relations
- Sustainability — Society
Minors
- Community Development
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)