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 feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First year only offered at this location.
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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 Cell Biology
LAW102 Chemistry
LAW103 Science Research Methods
LAW104 Human Physiology
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Environment and Health
LAW202 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW203 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW204 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
LAW205 Health Promotion Principles
LAW206 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW301 Mathematics Foundations
LAW302 Public Health Foundations
LAW303 Food Safety Laws and Regulations
LAW304 Environmental Health Risk Management
LAW401 Think Health
LAW402 Introductory Bioscience
LAW403 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW404 Science Research Methods
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 Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
LAW310 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW311 Human Physiology
LAW312 Human Anatomy
LAW318 Clinical Foundations in Orthotics
LAW405 Health Research and Evidence
LAW407 Therapeutic Skills
LAW408 Functional Anatomy
LAW410 Biomechanics I
LAW412 Foundational Placement Competencies in Allied Health
LAW414 Motor Control and Learning
LAW415 Clinical Foundations in Prosthetics
LAW417 Developing Professional Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics
LAW418 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
LAW419 Biomechanics II
LAW422 Clinical Reasoning in Prosthetics & Orthotics
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Advanced Concepts in Prosthetics & Orthotics
LAW441 Prosthetics and Orthotics Practicum
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
CRM102 Introduction to Screen Media
CRM103 Screen Business: Advanced Concepts and Contemporary Issues
CRM105 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
SCS101 Writing for Screen
SCS110 Children's Screen Media
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Screen Production
CRM206 Film Forms: Narrative and Genre Filmmaking
CRM304 Think Health
CRM308 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
SCS225 Environmental Health Risk Management
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
CRM203 Foundations of Engineering
JST202 Professional Practice
CRM302 Advanced Digital and Embedded Systems
CRM305 Image Processing and Machine Vision
CRM307 Actuators and Drives in Mechatronic Systems ^
CRM309 Advanced Control Systems Engineering
CRM310 Engineering Project Management Principles
^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$16,320 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,000