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Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Property Economics and Development

Gain a competitive edge by combining your legal skills and expertise with in-depth knowledge of the expanding property sector

The Law program covers all academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. Gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court.

CRICOS code
084914G
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,800
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$98,000
Footnotes
  • 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 2025 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast ** 018301
Refer to the program footnotes
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 8 Rank - 84
UniSC program code
AB313
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time *
Study mode
Face to face delivery supported by on-line resources offered in an official teaching period
Prerequisites
English (4,SA)
Recommended prior study
Maths A, B or C
Other requirements
* It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree. ** Campus note: In addition to being able to study all courses at Sippy Downs, students may choose to complete some core and foundation business subjects at the Noosa Centre or Gympie campus. There may be a limited selection of subjects available at South Bank. The option to study at Noosa or Gympie is not available to international students on a Student visa.
Fee type 2015
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Total courses
40
Total units
480

The Law program covers all academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. Gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court.

From first year, you’ll work with local legal practitioners at the Suncoast Community Legal Service assisting real clients with their legal problems. You also gain a foundation in property-related business through courses in management, accounting, economics, and research methods.

Cover specialist units to develop knowledge in property development, valuation and analysis, town planning, property economics, portfolio management, property law, asset and facilities management, and building studies. As with the Law program, the Property Economics and Development program is practically-focussed. You’ll undertake case studies, fieldwork and projects to enhance your professional skills.

Career opportunities

You have a terrific array of work options with these two degrees, including as a solicitor, in-house counsel, in government, as a valuer, property investment analyst, in property development, and as a property and asset manager.

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

USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)

COR109 Physical Theatre
LAW101 Theatre Production
LAW102 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
LAW103 Acting 1: The actor's craft
LAW104 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre

Advanced courses (20)

16 required courses:

LAW201 Directing Performance: Contemporary Perspectives
LAW202 Acting 2: Contemporary Shakespeare
LAW203 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
LAW204 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
LAW205 The Art of Steiner Education
LAW206 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation
LAW301 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education
LAW302 Communication and Thought
LAW303 Introductory Counselling Skills
LAW304 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW307 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LAW401 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW402 Social Work and Human Services Practice
LAW403 Group Processes and Practice
LAW404 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW406 Social Justice, Welfare and the State

PLUS select 4 elective courses from:

LAW305 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
LAW306 Human Services Placement 1
LAW308 Human Services Placement 2
LAW309 Working with Children, Youth and Families
LAW310 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
LAW311 Community Development and Social Action
LAW312 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches
LAW313 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
LAW314 Indigenous Australia and the State
LAW315 Social Research
LAW316 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW405 Health and Mental Health in Australia
LAW407 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW408 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW409 Gender and Culture
LAW410 Introduction to Criminology
LAW411 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW412 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW413 Punishment and Corrections

Please note: 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 Leaders.

School of Business courses
Introductory courses (7)

BUS101 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
BUS102 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
BUS104 Innovation: Addressing Challenges
BUS106 Marketing Essentials
PED110 Systemic Physiology I
PED120 Systemic Physiology II
PED121 Pathophysiology

Advanced courses (8)

PED210 Introduction to Pharmacology
PED220 Immunology
PED310 Functional Anatomy
PED311 Exercise Physiology I
PED312 Accounting Principles
PED320 Exploring Business Research
PED321 Economics for Business
PED322 Discovering Management

Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 5 introductory level (100 coded) required law courses including COR109
  • Complete 16 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) required law courses
  • Complete 4 law elective courses
  • Complete 7 introductory level (100 coded) required business courses
  • Complete 8 advanced level (200/300 coded) required business courses
  • Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
  • 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. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
  • 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 Leaders.