Take on a new challenge.
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.
- 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.
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 practical focus.
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.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
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 Professional Education Project
LAW102 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
LAW103 Pedagogies for Engagement
LAW104 Communicating Education Project Outcomes
Advanced Courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Communication and Thought
LAW202 Introduction to Creative Writing
LAW203 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW204 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW205 Editing for the Communications Professional
LAW206 Paperback Hero
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW303 Introduction to the Creative Industries
LAW304 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
LAW401 Torts A
LAW402 Contracts A
LAW403 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
LAW404 Novel Ideas
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW307 Torts B
LAW310 Contracts B
LAW311 Introduction to Writing for Drama and the Screen
LAW312 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
LAW318 Creativity and Literature
LAW407 Writing Your Novel
LAW408 Professional Creative Writing Practice A: The Industry
LAW414 Professional Creative Writing Practice B: Industry Engagement
LAW415 Creative Writing and Editing for e-Publication
LAW416 Property A
LAW417 Constitutional Law
LAW418 Corporations and Partnership Law
LAW419 Property B
LAW420 Equity & Trusts
The following 2 elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Civil Procedure
LAW441 Administrative Law
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.
NOTE: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
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
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- 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