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 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 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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Mining & Resources Law
LAW102 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW103 Equal Opportunity Law
LAW104 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Environment & Planning Law
LAW202 Elder Law
LAW203 Intellectual Property
LAW204 Taxation
LAW205 Public International Law
LAW206 Private International Law
LAW301 Human Rights Law
LAW302 International Social Justice Clinic
LAW303 Legal Internship
LAW304 Sports Law
LAW401 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
LAW402 Law Honours Thesis
LAW403 Communication and Thought
LAW404 Introductory Bioscience
PLUS select 7 elective courses (84 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Human Physiology
LAW310 Human Anatomy
LAW311 Concepts in Human Occupation
LAW312 Participation in Occupation
LAW313 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW315 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW318 Public Health Foundations
LAW405 Health Research and Evidence
LAW406 Occupational Therapy Theory
LAW407 Therapeutic Skills
LAW408 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
LAW409 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
LAW410 Foundations of Practice 1: Exploring Core Concepts of Professional Practice
LAW411 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
LAW412 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
LAW414 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
LAW415 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
LAW416 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
LAW417 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice
LAW418 Introduction to Human Development
LAW419 Functional Anatomy
LAW420 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II
LAW421 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
LAW422 Occupational Therapy Innovation
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Project Pathway)
LAW441 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
CRM102 Occupational Therapy Thesis
CRM103 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Research Pathway)
CRM105 Human Development and Learning
SCS101 Teaching with Technology
SCS110 Professional Experience: Play and Pedagogy in Early Learning
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Engagement and Behaviour in Early Learning
CRM206 Professional Experience: Communities and Partnerships
CRM304 Creative Expression and Play through the Arts
CRM308 Foundations of Numeracy
SCS225 English Language and Literacy
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Sustainability Through Play and Pedagogy
CRM203 Professional Experience: Learning Theories in Early Learning
JST202 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
CRM302 Teaching Science in the Early Years
CRM305 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
CRM307 Teaching Arts in the Early Years ^
CRM309 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
CRM310 Professional Experience: Evidence Based Decision Making in Early Learning
^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