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 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.
- ^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 Mathematics Foundations
LAW101 Engineering Statics
LAW102 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW103 Calculus and Algebra
LAW104 Fluid Mechanics
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Mechanics of Materials
LAW202 Engineering Computer Programming
LAW203 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
LAW204 Electronics and Electromagnetism
LAW205 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW206 Business Law and Ethics
LAW301 Planning and Environmental Law
LAW302 Regional Infrastructure Planning
LAW303 Environmental and Resource Economics
LAW304 Climate Change Adaptation
LAW401 Physical Geography and Mapping
LAW402 Property and Asset Management
LAW403 Numerical Analysis
LAW404 Engineering Research Methodology
PLUS select 6 Law elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Business Law and Ethics
LAW310 Planning and Environmental Law
LAW311 Regional Infrastructure Planning
LAW312 Environmental and Resource Economics
LAW318 Climate Change Adaptation
LAW407 Physical Geography and Mapping
LAW408 Property and Asset Management
LAW414 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW415 Introduction to Data Science
LAW416 Programming Fundamentals
LAW417 Computer Networks
LAW418 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LAW419 Computer Science Project and Ethics
LAW420 Discrete Mathematics
The following 2 Law elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Wireless Communications
LAW441 Object-Oriented Programming
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
SCS110 Introduction to Interactive Media
SCS130 Computer Organisation and Operating Systems
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
SCS225 Data Structures and Algorithms
SCS230 Mobile App Project
SCS235 Practical Machine Learning
SCS290 Project Management
SCS295 Digital Fabrication
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)