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
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 and second year courses offered at UniSC Moreton Bay. Limited major and minor options at UniSC Moreton Bay.
- 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
- 081022A
- UniSC program code
- AR392
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
LAW101 Novel Ideas
LAW102 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
LAW103 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
LAW104 Issues in Health Sector Management
SCS130 Leading and Managing Organisations
SUS101 Communication Theory and Practice
Developing courses (7) 84 units
LAW201 Introduction to the Creative Industries
LAW202 Communication and Thought
LAW203 New Venture Development
LAW204 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW205 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW206 Criminal Law and Procedure A
SCS225 Criminal Law and Procedure B
Graduate courses (9) 108units
LAW301 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW302 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW303 Torts A
LAW304 Torts B
LAW401 Contracts A
LAW402 Contracts B
LAW403 Property A
LAW404 Property B
SCS300 Social Research
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 Constitutional Law
LAW310 Equity & Trusts
LAW311 Corporations Law
LAW312 Civil Procedure
LAW318 Administrative Law
LAW405 Professional Conduct
LAW407 Evidence
LAW408 Regulation
LAW410
LAW412 Commercial Law
LAW414 Children & the Law
LAW415 Law Professional Practice
LAW417 Competition Law
LAW418 Advocacy
LAW419 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LAW422 Elder Law and Succession
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Intellectual Property
LAW441 Public International Law
Major OR Minor courses (8) 96 units
Select either:
1 Major (96 units)
Complete 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Criminology and Justice
- English
- Geography
- History
- International Studies^
- Japanese Studies^
- Journalism
- Psychology
- Sociology^
- Sustainability - Society
- Theatre and Performance^
OR
2 Minors (96 units)
Complete 4 courses (48 units) from each of your 2 chosen minor study areas:
- Behavioural Science
- Creative Writing and Publishing
- Criminology and Justice
- English
- Geography
- Geospatial Analysis
- Global Environmental Politics^
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- International and Human Rights^
- International Studies^
- Japanese Studies^
- Music^
- Screen Media
- Social Theory^
- Sociology^
- Sustainability
- Theatre and Performance^
^Not currently available at Moreton Bay campus
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 UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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 |
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Sunshine Coast | 70.00 |
Moreton Bay | 70.00 |
- Prerequisites
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
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 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
WIL notes
- Considering work integrated learning (WIL) in your final year of study? Refer to Law - Law Professional Practice and Legal Internship or School of Business and Creative Industries Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Program
- CSP estimate
- A$14,281 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$124,000