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Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Fast-track a career in law with this accelerated graduate entry program

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and are looking for a change, our Law program gives you an opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

CRICOS code
080427K
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$9,800
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$58,800
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 018211
Minimum selection threshold

GPA requirement

UniSC program code
AR391
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Prerequisites
Completion of an Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an international university
Fee type 2015
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Total courses
24
Total units
288

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline and are looking for a change, our Law program gives you an opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

Law offers an intellectual challenge and the opportunity to help people with their legal problems. This program is designed to produce qualified lawyers with a clinical focus. You’ll cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.

You’ll conduct client interviews, prepare legal advice, undertake legal research and observe litigation and 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.

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)

LAW101 Microbial Pathogenesis
LAW102 Bioinformatics
LAW103 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
LAW104 Advanced Haematology

Advanced Courses (20)

14 required courses:

LAW201 Medical Biochemistry
LAW202 Calculus and Algebra
LAW203 Discrete Mathematics
LAW204 Reading in Advanced Mathematics
LAW205 Applied Mathematics
LAW206 Numerical Analysis
LAW301 Applied Systems Modelling
LAW302 Food Studies
LAW303 Nutrition Assessment
LAW304 Public Health Nutrition
LAW401 Principles of Nutrition
LAW402 Nutritional Biochemistry
LAW403 Advanced Public Health Nutrition
LAW404 Contemporary Issues in Nutrition

PLUS select 6 elective courses from:

LAW305 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation
LAW306 Nutrition and Dietetics Placement 1
LAW307 Community and Public Health Nutrition
LAW308 Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Management
LAW309 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
LAW310 Electronics and Electromagnetism
LAW311 Occupational Therapy Theory
LAW312 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
LAW313 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
LAW314 Electronics and Electromagnetism
LAW315 Food Safety Laws and Regulations
LAW316 Concepts of Epidemiology
LAW405 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
LAW406 Environmental Health Risk Management
LAW407 Health Promotion Principles
LAW408 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
LAW409 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
LAW410 Public Health Project
LAW411 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
LAW412 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LAW413 Genetics

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.

* Subject to final approval

Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete 18 required law courses
  • Complete 6 law elective courses
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.