Enhance your first class legal skills and knowledge with a deep understanding of public policy and social and political theory.
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 Constitutional Law
LAW101 Equity & Trusts
LAW102 Property B
LAW103 Corporations Law
LAW104 Civil Procedure
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Administrative Law
LAW202 Evidence
LAW203 Professional Conduct
LAW204 Regulation
LAW205 Art, Design and Digital Culture
LAW206 Design Methods
LAW301 Elements of Design
LAW302 Fundamentals of Photography
LAW303 Drawing Practice
LAW304 Introduction to Games Programming
LAW401 Visual Communication and Culture
LAW402 Animation and Visualisation
LAW403 Visual Identity
LAW404 Animation Principles, Process and Production
PLUS select 6 Law elective courses from:
LAW305 Design Capstone
LAW306 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW307 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW309 Creative Engagement
LAW310 Creative Branding and Design
LAW311 Innovation Management
LAW312 Strategic Management
LAW313 Marketing Management
LAW315 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW316 Accounting for Managers
LAW318 Economics for Managers
LAW405 Managing Research
LAW406 Corporate Finance
LAW407 Human Physiology
LAW408 Human Anatomy
LAW409 Introduction to Coaching Science
LAW410 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
LAW411 Think Health
LAW412 Physical Activity and Health
LAW414 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
LAW415 Science Research Methods
LAW416 Biomechanics I
The following 2 Law elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Exercise Physiology I
LAW441 Sport and Exercise Psychology
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 Motor Control and Learning
SCS130 Functional Anatomy
Advanced courses (5)
SCS225 Exercise Prescription and Programming II
SCS230 Sports and Exercise Medicine
SCS235 Biomechanics II
SCS290 Exercise Physiology II
SCS295 Nutrition for Health and Exercise
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)