Bachelor of Laws / Environmental Management
Become a defender of the environment with this dual degree. Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, and build practical skills from first year. Simultaneously gain an in-depth understanding of humankind’s environmental impacts, with a focus on tropical and subtropical environments.
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and partake in simulated court presentations
- Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
- Specialise in areas like coastal and marine environments, urban design and town planning, geospatial analysis and global environment security and policy
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
- 092874K
- UniSC program code
- AR397
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
ENS103 Work Integrated Learning Placement
ENS120 Accounting Principles
LAW101 Exploring Business Research
LAW102 Economics for Business
LAW103 Discovering Management
LAW104 Marketing Essentials
SCI102 Information Systems in Organisations
SCI110 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
SUS101 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
Developing courses (13) 156 units
ENP211 Communication for the Creative Professional
ENS204 Editing for Professionals
ENS221 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
ENS223 Digital Journalism
ENS253 Business Law
LAW201 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW202 Business, Governance and Society
LAW203 Global Communication
LAW204 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW205 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW206 Work Integrated Learning Project
PUB262 Work Integrated Learning Placement
SUS201 Earth's Surface Processes
Graduate courses (11) 132 units
ENS300 Introduction to Environmental Management
ENS351 Foundations of Australian Law A
GEO310 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW301 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW303 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW304 Science Research Methods
LAW401 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW402 Planning and Environmental Law
LAW403 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
LAW404 Plant Diversity and Ecology
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS330 Environmental Impact Assessment
ENS333 Geographic Information Science and Technology
SRP301 Torts A
WPL310 Torts B
Electives
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 Contracts A
LAW310 Contracts B
LAW311 Property A
LAW312 Property B
LAW318 Environmental Health Risk Management
LAW405 Measuring Sustainability
LAW407 Environmental Economics
LAW408 Integrated Environmental Management
LAW410 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
LAW412 Constitutional Law
LAW414 Equity & Trusts
LAW415 Corporations Law
LAW417 Employment Law
LAW418 Health Law
LAW419 Family Law
LAW422 Cultural Legal Studies
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
LAW441 Law Honours Thesis
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)
- Recommended prior study
- General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
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, including the core course
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 which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- 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
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$11,320
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$132,000