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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW102 Science Research Methods
LAW103 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
LAW104 Cell Biology
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW202 Discovering Science
LAW203 Education Research Theories and Methodologies
LAW204 Professional Learning
LAW205 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW206 Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum
LAW301 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
LAW302 Using Data for Learning
LAW303 Teacher as Global Practitioner
LAW304 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
LAW401 The Art of Steiner Education
LAW402 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation
LAW403 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education
LAW404 Animal Ecology Field Course
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 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
LAW310 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
LAW311 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
LAW312 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW313 Science Research Methods
LAW315 Discovering Science
LAW318 Cell Biology
LAW405 Introductory Bioscience
LAW406 Introductory Bioscience
LAW407 Think Health
LAW408 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW409 Science Research Methods
LAW410 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW411 Public Health Foundations
LAW412 Human Physiology
LAW414 Environment and Health
LAW415 Human Anatomy
LAW416 Health Research and Evidence
LAW417 Workplace Learning I
LAW418 Workplace Learning II
LAW419 Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
LAW420 Functional Anatomy
LAW421 Motor Control and Learning
LAW422 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
LAW441 Politics and the Media
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Geographic Information Science and Technology
CRM102 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
CRM103 Foundations of Sustainability
CRM105 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
SCS101 Social Media
SCS110 Communication Campaign Planning
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 International Community Development and Global Justice
CRM206 Indigenous Wellbeing Research
CRM304 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
CRM308 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SCS225 Foundations of Sustainability
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Introduction to Creative Advertising
CRM203 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
JST202 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
CRM302 Enabling Team Synergy and Performance
CRM305 Politics and the Media
CRM307 Public Relations Writing ^
CRM309 Foundations of Sustainability
CRM310 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
^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