Bachelor of Laws / Criminology and Justice
Make a difference in the justice system. You'll study a range of criminology courses, forming an understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour. Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia and learn about social justice, ethics and law reform.
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal arguments, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, international justice and more
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.
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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
- 088619D
- UniSC program code
- AR396
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Professional Internship
LAW102 Independent Study
LAW103 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge
LAW104 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Research Project A
LAW202 Research Project B
LAW203 Research Project C
LAW204 Research Project F
LAW205 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
LAW206 The Art of Steiner Education
LAW301 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation
LAW302 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education
LAW303 Communication and Thought
LAW304 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW401 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW402 Social Research
LAW403 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
LAW404 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 Exploring Business Research
LAW310 Introduction to Economics
LAW311 Discovering Management
LAW312 Marketing Essentials
LAW318 Accounting for Business
LAW405 Introduction to Informatics
LAW407 Business Law and Ethics
LAW408 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW410 Business, Governance and Society
LAW412 Business Analytics
LAW414 Introduction to Economics
LAW415 Management and Organisational Behaviour
LAW417 Introduction to Marketing
LAW418 Accounting for Business
LAW419 Communication and Thought
LAW422 Building Studies 1
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Property Economics
LAW441 Building Studies 2
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Property Law
CRM102 Business Law and Ethics
CRM103 Planning and Environmental Law
CRM105 Principles of Property Valuation
SCS101 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
SCS110 Property Investment Analysis - Financing and Capital Markets
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Property Development Feasibility and Analysis
CRM206 Property and Asset Management
CRM304 Property Research Project
CRM308 Property Development and Project Management Processes
SCS225 Statutory and Specialist Valuation
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Contracts A
CRM203 Contracts B
JST202 Property A
CRM302 Property B
CRM305 Commercial Law
CRM307 Environment & Planning Law ^
CRM309 Introduction to Marketing
CRM310 Business Law and Ethics
^CRM307 is a recommended course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours) program.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
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
- CSP estimate
- A$15,136 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$124,000