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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

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.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
088619D
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$122,000
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 2023 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018311
Minimum selection threshold
ATAR - 76.00 OP - - Rank - 76
UniSC program code
AR396
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time ^
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Footnotes
  • ^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

Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Equal Opportunity Law
LAW102 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LAW103 Environment & Planning Law
LAW104 Elder Law

Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units

14 required courses (168 units):

LAW201 Intellectual Property
LAW202 Taxation
LAW203 Public International Law
LAW204 Private International Law
LAW205 Human Rights Law
LAW206 International Social Justice Clinic
LAW301 Legal Internship
LAW302 Sports Law
LAW303 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
LAW304 Law Honours Thesis
LAW401 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
LAW402 Introduction to Journalism
LAW403 Visual Journalism
LAW404 Editing for the Communications Professional

PLUS select 7 elective courses (84 units) from:

Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.

LAW307 Investigative and Data Journalism
LAW310 News Rounds
LAW311 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
LAW312 News Writing and Reporting
LAW313 Online Journalism
LAW315 Feature Writing
LAW318 Television & Video Journalism
LAW405 Radio Journalism
LAW406 Professional Journalism Practice A
LAW407 Professional Journalism Practice B
LAW408 Newsroom
LAW409 Communication and Thought
LAW410 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LAW411 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW412 Social Research
LAW414 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW415 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW416 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW417 Gender and Culture
LAW418 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
LAW419 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
LAW420 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
LAW421 Introduction to the Creative Industries
LAW422 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Introduction to Screen Media
LAW441 Communication for the Creative Professional

Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units

CRM101 Visual Journalism
CRM102 Writing for Screen
CRM103 Children's Screen Media
CRM105 Screen Production
SCS101 Film Forms: Narrative and Genre Filmmaking
SCS110 Screen Business: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues

Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units

CRM204 Screen Media Project
CRM206 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
CRM304 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
CRM308 Music and Sound for Screen Media
SCS225 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:

CRM201 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
CRM203 Foundations of Australian Law A
JST202 Foundations of Australian Law B
CRM302 Criminal Law and Procedure A
CRM305 Criminal Law and Procedure B
CRM307 Torts A ^
CRM309 Torts B
CRM310 Contracts A

^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

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