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

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Bachelor of Laws

Help solve complex legal problems for individuals, businesses, firms, corporations, and not-for-profit organisations. This program is designed to produce law graduates with a practical focus, covering academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.

In this program you will:

  • Engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year
  • Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and partake in simulated court presentations in our Moot Court venue
  • Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in the elective Law Professional Practice or undertake a legal internship in a law workplace

Location

CRICOS code

080426M

Entry threshold

70.00 70.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 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 2024 fees (A$)

A$15,136 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP
A$24,800 / A$99,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

018201 014802

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
32
Total units
384
Duration
4 years 4 years
CRICOS code
080426M
UniSC program code
AR390
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation
LAW102 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education
LAW103 Accounting for Business
LAW104 Business Law

Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units

14 required courses (168 units):

LAW201 Strategic Management
LAW202 Introduction to Systems Design
LAW203 Database Design
LAW204 Network Management and Security
LAW205 Database Programming
LAW206 Architecture and Systems Integration
LAW301 Geographic Information Science and Technology
LAW302 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying
LAW303 Applied Geospatial Analysis
LAW304 Mapping with Drones
LAW401 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW402 Introductory Calculus
LAW403 Science Research Methods
LAW404 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data

PLUS select 7 Law elective courses (84 units) from*:

Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.

LAW307 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW310 Numerical Analysis
LAW311 Discrete Mathematics
LAW312 Applied Mathematics
LAW318 Fundamentals of Photography
LAW405 Photographic Narratives
LAW407 The Photography Professional
LAW408 Photomedia Curation
LAW410 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
LAW412 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
LAW414 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
LAW415 Outdoor Environmental Expeditions
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 courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Torts A
LAW441 Torts B

Electives courses (7) 84 units

In addition to the requirement for 7 developing or graduate level Law electives (84 units), you must select 7 elective courses (84 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of these electives, 1 (12 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300/400 coded) courses, and a maximum of 4 courses (48 units) can be Law electives.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses 
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units 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 UniSC 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$15,136 - 2023 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$24,800
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$99,200