Make a difference in the justice system.
Put the law into context with this double degree. You'll study a range of criminology courses to give you a good understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour.
- 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 2024 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.
- Only a full time option is available to international students studying on a Student visa.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- Only a full time option is available to international students studying on a Student visa.
Put the law into context with this double degree. You'll study a range of criminology courses to give you a good understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour.
You'll also cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia and learn about social justice, ethics and law reform. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal arguments, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Have opportunities to further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
- Learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, international justice and more
- Have the chance to complete a professional placement in your final year
Career opportunities
This double degree will be valuable for those graduates who intend to practise in criminal law. A broad range of career opportunities exist for graduates, in areas such as legal research, law reform research and policy development, advocacy, political advising; corruption and white collar crime investigations, prosecutions and crime prevention.
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) 60 units
COR109 Policing
LAW101 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW102 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW103 Applied Crime Prevention
LAW104 Professional Development
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
LAW202 Diversity, Crime and Justice
LAW203 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
LAW204 Project Management Principles
LAW205 Innovation Management and Professional Development
LAW206 Management Informatics
LAW301 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW302 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
LAW303 Innovation by Design
LAW304 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
LAW401 Managing Data
LAW402 Data Visualisation
LAW403 Programming
LAW404 Management Informatics
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
LAW310 Introduction to Control Systems
LAW311 Embedded System Design
LAW312 Image Processing and Machine Vision
LAW313 Quality Teaching and Learning
LAW315 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
LAW318 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
LAW405 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
LAW406 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
LAW407 Teaching Arts in Primary School
LAW408 Teaching HASS in Primary School
LAW409 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
LAW410 Teaching Science in Primary School
LAW411 Using Data for Learning
LAW412 Teaching Reading and Writing
LAW414 Teaching HPE in Primary School
LAW415 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
LAW416 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW417 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
LAW418 Teacher as Researcher
LAW419 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW420 Communication and Thought
LAW421 Foundations of Australian Law A
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW441 Criminal Law and Procedure A
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Criminal Law and Procedure B
CRM102 Torts A
CRM103 Torts B
CRM105
SCS101
SCS110
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204
CRM206
CRM304
CRM308
SCS225
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201
CRM203
JST202
CRM302
CRM305
CRM307 ^
CRM309
CRM310
^CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) program.
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
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- 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