Make a difference in the justice system.
Put the law into context with this double degree. You'll study a range of criminology courses to give you a good understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour.
- 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.
- 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 study a range of criminology courses to give you a good understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour.
You'll also cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia and learn about social justice, ethics and law reform. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal arguments, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Have opportunities to further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
- Learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, international justice and more
- Have the chance to complete a professional placement in your final year
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 3D Animation and Visualisation Design
LAW101 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
LAW102 Coastal Conservation Planning
LAW103 Restoration Ecology
LAW104 Agricultural and Forest Ecology
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
LAW202 Mechatronic Design 1
LAW203 Mechatronic Design 2
LAW204 Image Processing and Machine Vision
LAW205 Think Health
LAW206 Human Physiology
LAW301 Human Anatomy
LAW302 Foundations in Medical Science
LAW303 Introductory Chemistry
LAW304 Science Research Methods
LAW401 Cell Biology
LAW402 Introductory Bioscience
LAW403 Medical Genetics
LAW404 Introduction to Pharmacology
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Immunology
LAW310 Integrated Physiology
LAW311 Biochemistry
LAW312 Molecular Biology
LAW313 Microbiology
LAW315 Pathophysiology
LAW318 Advanced Professional Skills in Biomedical Science
LAW405 Clinical Embryology
LAW406 Workplace Learning I
LAW407 Clinical placement I
LAW408 Special Research Project
LAW409 Special Research Project
LAW410 Special Research Project
LAW411 Workplace Learning I
LAW412 Workplace Learning II
LAW414 Clinical Trials Management
LAW415 Clinical Embryology
LAW416 Special Research Project
LAW417 Special Research Project
LAW418 Workplace Learning I
LAW419 Workplace Learning II
LAW420 Communication and Thought
LAW421 Foundations of Australian Law A
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW441 Criminal Law and Procedure A
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Criminal Law and Procedure B
CRM102 Torts A
CRM103 Torts B
CRM105 Contracts A
SCS101 Contracts B
SCS110 Property A
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Property B
CRM206 Constitutional Law
CRM304 Equity & Trusts
CRM308 Corporations Law
SCS225 Social Research
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
CRM203 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
CRM302 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
CRM305 Professional Placement
CRM307 Crime Research Methods ^
CRM309 Working with Victims and Offenders
CRM310 Introduction to Cyber Crime
^CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) program.
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
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