Bachelor of Laws / Criminology and Justice
Make a difference in the justice system. You'll study a range of criminology courses, forming an understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour. Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia and learn about social justice, ethics and law reform.
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
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, international justice and more
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First year only offered at this location.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 40
- Total units
- 480
- Duration
- 5 years 5 years
- CRICOS code
- 088619D
- UniSC program code
- AR396
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
LAW102 Managing Organisations
LAW103 Managing People
LAW104 Project Risk
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Exploring Business Research
LAW202 Introduction to Systems Design
LAW203 Computer Networks
LAW204 Discovering Management
LAW205 Introduction to Data Science
LAW206 Programming Fundamentals
LAW301 Accounting for Business
LAW302 Strategic Management
LAW303 Business Law
LAW304 Database Design
LAW401 Architecture and Systems Integration
LAW402 Advanced Network Topics, Management and Security
LAW403 Database Programming
LAW404 ICT Professional Practice
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 Systems Analysis and Design
LAW310 ICT Industry Project
LAW311 ICT Project Management
LAW312 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
LAW318 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW405 Innovation Management and Professional Development
LAW407 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
LAW408 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
LAW410 Management Informatics
LAW412 Innovation by Design
LAW414 Project Management Principles
LAW415 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW417 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW418 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW419 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW422 Torts A
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Torts B
LAW441 Contracts A
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Contracts B
CRM102 Property A
CRM103 Property B
CRM105 Constitutional Law
SCS101 Equity & Trusts
SCS110 Corporations Law
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Civil Procedure
CRM206 Administrative Law
CRM304 Professional Conduct
CRM308 Evidence
SCS225 Regulation
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Commercial Law
CRM203 Children & the Law
JST202 Law Professional Practice
CRM302 Competition and Consumer Law
CRM305 Advocacy
CRM307 Alternative Dispute Resolution ^
CRM309 Elder Law and Succession
CRM310 Intellectual Property
^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 UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 70.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 70.00 |
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
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 UniSC 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
- CSP estimate
- A$15,136 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$124,000