Bachelor of Laws / Criminology and Justice
Make a difference in the justice system. You'll study a range of criminology courses, forming an understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour. Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia and learn about social justice, ethics and law reform.
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
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, international justice and more
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
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$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First year only offered at this location.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 40
- Total units
- 480
- Duration
- 5 years 5 years
- CRICOS code
- 088619D
- UniSC program code
- AR396
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 The Psychology of Learning
LAW102 Using Data for Learning
LAW103 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW104 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 1
LAW202 Teaching Junior Secondary English
LAW203 Teaching Senior Secondary English
LAW204 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
LAW205 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
LAW206 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
LAW301 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
LAW302 Teaching Junior Secondary History
LAW303 Teaching Senior Secondary History
LAW304 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
LAW401 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
LAW402 Teaching Senior Secondary Psychology
LAW403 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts 2
LAW404 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 2
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 Teaching Junior Secondary Languages
LAW310 Teaching Senior Secondary Languages
LAW311 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW312 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW318 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW405 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW407 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW408 Torts A
LAW410 Torts B
LAW412 Contracts A
LAW414 Contracts B
LAW415 Property A
LAW417 Property B
LAW418 Constitutional Law
LAW419 Equity & Trusts
LAW422 Corporations Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Civil Procedure
LAW441 Administrative Law
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Professional Conduct
CRM102 Evidence
CRM103 Regulation
CRM105 Commercial Law
SCS101 Children & the Law
SCS110 Law Professional Practice
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Competition and Consumer Law
CRM206 Advocacy
CRM304 Legal Dispute Resolution
CRM308 Elder Law and Succession
SCS225 Intellectual Property
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Public International Law
CRM203 International Human Rights Law
JST202 Legal Internship
CRM302 Sports Law
CRM305 Employment Law
CRM307 Health Law ^
CRM309 Family Law
CRM310 Cultural Legal Studies
^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.
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
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
- CSP estimate
- A$14,624
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$122,000