Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Bachelor of Laws / Arts

A flexible double degree combining in-depth legal knowledge with advanced communication, critical thinking and writing skills. Study the required academic courses for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, follow your passion and customise a degree, through a wide range of specialisations.

In this program you will:

  • Study the foundations of the Australian legal system, including criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts, property law and constitutional law
  • Develop specialist knowledge in the Arts areas that interest you, including English, history, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and more
  • Build practical legal experience by preparing advice, present legal arguments and observing court proceedings
  • Build advanced critical thinking, research and writing skills

Location

CRICOS code

081022A

Entry threshold

70.00 70.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

5 years 5 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$13,798 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$122,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

018231 014812 From Semester 1, 2023

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

First year only offered at this location.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Duration
5 years 5 years
CRICOS code
081022A
UniSC program code
AR392
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units

LAW101 History Teaching: Curriculum B
LAW102 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
LAW103 Secondary Professional Learning 2: Managing the Diverse Learning
LAW104 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
SCS130 History Teaching: Curriculum A
SUS101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching

Developing courses (7) 84 units

LAW201 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
LAW202 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
LAW203 The Psychology of Learning
LAW204 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
LAW205 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
LAW206 Using Data for Learning
SCS225 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged

Graduate courses (9) 108units

LAW301 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW302 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of Theory and Fiction
LAW303 International Relations Theory and Practice
LAW304 Gender and Culture
LAW401 International Development and Aid
LAW402 Development Practice and Evaluation
LAW403 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice
LAW404 International Development Project A
SCS300 International Development Project B

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 Governance, Engagement & Capacity Building
LAW310 Economic Development & Sustainable Livelihoods
LAW311 Education for International Development
LAW312 Advanced Social Research
LAW318 Social Theories for Practice: Power, Oppression and the ‘Good Society’
LAW405 Innovation Management and Professional Development
LAW407 Managing Across Global Cultures
LAW408 Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
LAW410 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW412 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
LAW414 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
LAW415 Innovation by Design
LAW417 Project Management Principles
LAW418 Direct Practice 1
LAW419 Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LAW422 Communication and Thought

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
LAW441 Introduction to Coaching Science

Major OR Minor courses (8) 96 units

Select either:

1 Major (96 units)

Complete 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:

OR

2 Minors (96 units)

Complete 4 courses (48 units) from each of your 2 chosen minor study areas:

Elective courses (3) 36 units

Select 3 elective courses (36 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

  • Students who select the Criminology and Justice Major, Indigenous Studies Minor, Sociology Minor or Sustainability Minor will be required to select two (2) general electives.
  • Students who select the Sociology Major and Sustainability Minor will be required to select two (2) general electives.
  • Students who select the Sustainability-Society Major and Indigenous Studies Minor will be required to select two (2) general electives.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 70.00
Moreton Bay 70.00
Prerequisites

English (Units 3 and 4, C)

Program requirements
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.
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

CSP estimate
A$13,798
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$122,000