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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

081022A

Entry threshold

70.00 70.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

5 years 5 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$14,281 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP
A$24,800 / A$124,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

018231 014812

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
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Duration
5 years 5 years
CRICOS code
081022A
UniSC program code
AR392
Program structure
Introductory courses (6) 72 units

LAW101 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW102 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW103 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW104 Criminal Law and Procedure B
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability

Developing courses (7) 84 units

LAW201 Torts A
LAW202 Torts B
LAW203 Contracts A
LAW204 Contracts B
LAW205 Property A
LAW206 Property B
SCS225 Social Research

Graduate courses (9) 108units

LAW301 Constitutional Law
LAW302 Equity & Trusts
LAW303 Corporations Law
LAW304 Civil Procedure
LAW401 Administrative Law
LAW402 Professional Conduct
LAW403 Evidence
LAW404 Regulation
SCS300 Social Sciences and Humanities Project

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 Commercial Law
LAW310 Children & the Law
LAW311 Law Professional Practice
LAW312 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW318 Advocacy
LAW405 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW407 Wills, Estates and Elder Law
LAW408 Intellectual Property
LAW410 Public International Law
LAW412 International Human Rights Law
LAW414 Legal Internship
LAW415 Sports 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

Major OR Minor courses (8) 96 units

Select either:

1 Major (96 units)

Complete 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:

OR

2 Minors (96 units)

Complete 4 courses (48 units) from each of your 2 chosen minor study areas:

^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.

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 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