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Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Fast-track a career in law with this accelerated graduate entry program

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and are looking for a change, our Law program gives you an opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

CRICOS code
080427K
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,800
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$58,800
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018211
Minimum selection threshold

GPA requirement

UniSC program code
AR391
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Prerequisites
Completion of an Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an international university
Fee type 2015
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Total courses
24
Total units
288

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and are looking for a change, our Law program gives you an opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

Law offers an intellectual challenge and the opportunity to help people with their legal problems. This program is designed to produce qualified lawyers with a clinical focus. You’ll cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.

You’ll conduct client interviews, prepare legal advice, undertake legal research and observe litigation and gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court. From first year, you’ll work with local legal practitioners at the Suncoast Community Legal Service assisting real clients with their legal problems.

Career opportunities

Solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, judge's associate, law academic, corporate in-house counsel, business and public service administration.

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

Introductory Courses (4)

LAW101
LAW102 Plant Growth and Reproduction
LAW103
LAW104 Medical Microbiology

Advanced Courses (20)

14 required courses:

LAW201
LAW202
LAW203 Plant Growth and Reproduction
LAW204 Molecular Biology
LAW205 Microbiology
LAW206 Medical Microbiology
LAW301 Genetics
LAW302 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
LAW303 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
LAW304 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
LAW401 Children, Media and Society
LAW402 Screen Production and Editing
LAW403 Film Forms: Genres, Histories, Technologies
LAW404 Television: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues

PLUS select 6 elective courses from:

LAW305 Screen Media Project
LAW306 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
LAW307 The Illuminated Screen: Introduction to Film and Television Studies
LAW308 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
LAW309 Children, Media and Society
LAW310 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
LAW311 Communication and Thought
LAW312 Think Health
LAW313 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW314 Public Health Foundations
LAW315 Science Research Methods
LAW316 Introductory Bioscience
LAW405 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
LAW406 Environment and Health
LAW407 Human Anatomy
LAW408 Introduction to Management
LAW409 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW410 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
LAW411 Health Research and Evidence
LAW412 Health Practicum
LAW413 Workplace Learning I

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 Leaders.

* Subject to final approval

Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 18 required law courses
  • Complete 6 law elective courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
  • 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 Leaders.