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Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Take on a new challenge in the legal profession. 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.

In this program you will:

  • Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice and present legal arguments, observe court proceedings, and partake in simulated court presentations
  • Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship

Location

CRICOS code

080427K

Duration

3 years 3 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$14,624 CSP
CSP
A$24,000 / A$72,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

018211 014803 From Semester 1, 2023

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1

First year only offered at this location.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
080427K
UniSC program code
AR391
Program structure
Introductory Courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Information Systems in Organisations
LAW102 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
LAW103 Creating and Leveraging Digital Products
LAW104 Cell Biology

Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units

14 required courses (168 units):

LAW201 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW202 Chemistry
LAW203 Science Research Methods
LAW204 Discovering Science
LAW205 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW206 Introductory Calculus
LAW301 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW302 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW303 Molecular Biology
LAW304 Microbiology
LAW401 Biochemistry
LAW402 Molecular Biology
LAW403 Microbiology
LAW404 Biotechnology: Research to Product

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 Organic Chemistry
LAW310 Inorganic Chemistry
LAW311 Biochemistry
LAW312 Physical Chemistry
LAW318 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
LAW405 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW407 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW408 Coastal and Marine Ecology
LAW410 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW412 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW414 Discrete Mathematics
LAW415 Applied Mathematics
LAW417 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW418 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW419 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW422 Criminal Law and Procedure B

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Torts A
LAW441 Torts B

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

Study sequences

Applicants must complete an (unspecified) Australian bachelor degree (AQF Level 7), or equivalent degree from an international university.

Completed graduate diplomas, masters and/or doctorates are accepted equivalents, with a minimum post-secondary volume of study of 3.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of which 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent) must have been completed within the past ten years.

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).

Program requirements
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

CSP estimate
A$14,624
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$72,000