Take on a new challenge.
If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, this graduate entry degree gives you the 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 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.
If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, this graduate entry degree gives you the opportunity for a rewarding career in law.
Designed to produce qualified lawyers with a practical focus, this degree covers all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, and provides active learning experiences and practical skills right from your first year.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice and present legal arguments, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court. 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) 48 units
LAW101 Marketing Communication
LAW102 Sport and Event Marketing
LAW103
LAW104
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LAW202
LAW203
LAW204 Managing Across Global Cultures
LAW205 International Trade and Finance
LAW206 Economics for Managers
LAW301 Global Business Management
LAW302 Innovation Management and Professional Development
LAW303 Marketing in a Global Environment
LAW304 Managing Across Global Cultures
LAW401 Marketing in a Global Environment
LAW402 Economics for Managers
LAW403 Global Business Management
LAW404 Innovation Management and Professional Development
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 International Trade and Finance
LAW310 Introductory Counselling Skills
LAW311 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW312 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW313 Current Directions in Psychology
LAW315 Research Methods in Psychology A
LAW318 Research Methods in Psychology B
LAW405 Physiological Psychology
LAW406 Introduction to Human Development
LAW407 Social Psychology
LAW408 Motivation and Emotion
LAW409 Advanced Methods in Psychology
LAW410 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
LAW411 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
LAW412 Personality and Assessment
LAW414 Human Associative Learning
LAW415 Abnormal Psychology
LAW416 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
LAW417 Adult Development and Ageing
LAW418 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
LAW419 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
LAW420 Professional Practice of Psychology
LAW421 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
LAW422 Research Dissertation A
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Research Dissertation B
LAW441 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
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) 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