Advocate for others.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
- 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.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
This program is designed to produce graduates with highly developed analytical and communication skills, equipped for careers in law or areas such as government, advocacy, research and community development.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Social Science Majors
Development Studies, Criminology, Geography, Politics and International Relations, Sustainability-Society.
Career opportunities
You will have a wide variety of career options in areas such as advocacy, community education and social services or as a solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, corporate in-house counsel and others depending on the major studied.
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) 60 units
COR109 Business Finance
LAW101 Business Law
LAW102 Financial Accounting
LAW103 Law of Business Associations
LAW104 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Company Accounting
LAW202 Management Accounting
LAW203 Taxation Law and Practice
LAW204 Contemporary Accounting Issues
LAW205 Auditing and Professional Practice
LAW206 Business, Governance and Society
LAW301 Introduction to Criminology
LAW302 Understanding Crime
LAW303 Punishment and Corrections
LAW304 Policing
LAW401 Justice and the Australian Legal System
LAW402 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW403 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW404 Applied Crime Prevention
PLUS select 6 Law elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Criminal Law
LAW310 Social Research
LAW311 Professional Development
LAW312 Criminal Profiling
LAW318 Homicide
LAW407 Youth Justice
LAW408
LAW414 Professional Placement
LAW415 Crime Research Methods
LAW416
LAW417 International Justice and Human Rights
LAW418 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
LAW419
LAW420 Criminal Profiling
The following 2 Law elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Homicide
LAW441 Youth Justice
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 Coordinator.
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2) 24 units
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
SCS225 Japanese B
SCS230 Japanese C
SCS235 Japanese D
SCS290 Japanese E
SCS295 Japanese F
Major or minor courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) to complete 1 major or 2 minors from:
Majors
- Development Studies
- Criminology
- Geography
- Politics and International Relations
- Sustainability — Society
Minors
- Community Development
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses (192 units)
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
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
- 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
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- 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.
- Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)