Take on a new challenge.
If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, this graduate entry degree gives you the opportunity for a rewarding career in law.
- 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.
If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, this graduate entry degree gives you the opportunity for a rewarding career in law.
Designed to produce qualified lawyers with a practical focus, this degree covers all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, and provides active learning experiences and practical skills right from your first year.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice and present legal arguments, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
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) 48 units
LAW101 Contracts A
LAW102 Financial Accounting
LAW103 Torts B
LAW104 Contracts B
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Company Accounting
LAW202 Management Accounting
LAW203 Property A
LAW204 Constitutional Law
LAW205 Contemporary Accounting Issues
LAW206 Auditing and Professional Practice
LAW301 Property B
LAW302 Corporations Law
LAW303 Taxation Law and Practice
LAW304 Equity & Trusts
LAW401 Administrative Law
LAW402 Business, Governance and Society
LAW403 Civil Procedure
LAW404 Professional Conduct
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 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW310 Evidence
LAW311 Regulation
LAW312 Communication and Thought
LAW313 Introduction to Economics
LAW315 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW318 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW405 Accounting Principles
LAW406 Introduction to Informatics
LAW407 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW408 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW409 Introduction to Management
LAW410 Introduction to Financial Planning
LAW411 Torts A
LAW412 Contracts A
LAW414 Business Analytics
LAW415 Insurance and Risk Management
LAW416 Torts B
LAW417 Contracts B
LAW418 Business Finance
LAW419 Retirement and Superannuation
LAW420 Property A
LAW421 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Financial Plan Construction
LAW441 Property B
NOTE: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 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