Help make a difference in the justice system.
Put the law into context with this double degree. You'll have the opportunity to work in legal practice or across the related field of criminology.
- 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.
- Only a full time option is available to international students studying on a Student visa.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- Only a full time option is available to international students studying on a Student visa.
Put the law into context with this double degree. You'll have the opportunity to work in legal practice or across the related field of criminology.
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.
The Criminology component will hone your focus to the causes and impacts of crime, and what works in reducing crime and improving justice from an applied social science perspective. You'll be prepared for real world challenges through guest lectures and opportunities for practical learning.
Completion of this program ensures you meet the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. With a depth of knowledge and understanding in both law, and criminology and justice, graduates have extended career prospects.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities
This double degree will be valuable for those graduates who intend to practise in criminal law. A broad range of career opportunities exist for graduates, in areas such as legal research, law reform research and policy development, advocacy, political advising; corruption and white collar crime investigations, prosecutions and crime prevention.
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 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW101 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW102 Art, Design and Digital Culture
LAW103 Design Methods
LAW104 Elements of Design
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Fundamentals of Photography
LAW202 Drawing Practice
LAW203 Introduction to Games Programming
LAW204 Visual Communication & Meaning
LAW205 Animation and Visualisation
LAW206 Visual Identity
LAW301 Animation Principles, Process and Production
LAW302 Design Capstone
LAW303 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW304 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW401 Creative Engagement
LAW402 Creative Branding and Design
LAW403 Introduction to Economics
LAW404 Management and Organisational Behaviour
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Business Law and Ethics
LAW310 Financial Accounting
LAW311 Law of Business Associations
LAW312 Business Analytics
LAW313 Business Finance
LAW315 Company Accounting
LAW318 Management Accounting
LAW405 Taxation Law and Practice
LAW406 Contemporary Accounting Issues
LAW407 Auditing and Professional Practice
LAW408 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LAW409 Communication and Thought
LAW410 Think Health
LAW411 Cell Biology
LAW412 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW414 Human Physiology
LAW415 Human Anatomy
LAW416 Science Research Methods
LAW417 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
LAW418 Human Pathophysiology
LAW419 Functional Anatomy
LAW420 Introduction to Sports Medicine
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Motor Control and Learning
LAW441 Biomechanics I
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.
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Exercise Physiology I
CRM102 Exercise Prescription and Programming 2
CRM103 Sport and Exercise Psychology
CRM105 Introduction to Clinical Placement
SCS101 Biomechanics II
SCS110 Exercise Physiology II
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM202 Applying Clinical Exercise Research Honours
CRM204 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
CRM301 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
CRM304 Sports Nutrition
SCS225 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Suggested electives for Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice include:
CRM201 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
JST202 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours)A
CRM203 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours)
CRM302 Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation
CRM303 Clinical Exercise Honours Thesis: Honours
CRM305 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours)C
CRM307 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours) D
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 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses (180 units) 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) 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 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.
- 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