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 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.
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 Physics
LAW102 Thermofluids 1
LAW103 Dynamics 1
LAW104 Mechanics of Materials
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Engineering Materials
LAW202 Manufacturing Technology
LAW203 Mechanical Design 1
LAW204 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW205 Numerical Analysis
LAW206 Engineering Project Management
LAW301 Engineering Research Methodology
LAW302 Engineering Project 1
LAW303 Engineering Project 2
LAW304 Mechanical Design 2
LAW401 Materials Technology
LAW402 Thermofluids 2
LAW403 Computational Mechanics
LAW404 Production Engineering
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 Group Processes and Practice
LAW310 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW311 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
LAW312 Therapeutic Communication Skills
LAW313 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW315 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW318 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
LAW405 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW406 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
LAW407 Community Development and Social Action
LAW408 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
LAW409 Working With Children, Youth and Families
LAW410 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
LAW411 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW412 Social Research
LAW414 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LAW415 Social Work Field Education 1
LAW416 Direct Practice 1
LAW417 Direct Practice 2
LAW418 Critical Social Policy Analysis
LAW419 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
LAW420 Working with Victims and Offenders
LAW421 Social Work Field Education 2
LAW422 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Business Analytics
LAW441 Introduction to Marketing
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