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 Business Events
LAW102 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW103 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW104 Criminal Law and Procedure A
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW202 Torts A
LAW203 Torts B
LAW204 Contracts A
LAW205 Contracts B
LAW206 Property A
LAW301 Property B
LAW302 Constitutional Law
LAW303 Equity & Trusts
LAW304 Corporations Law
LAW401 Civil Procedure
LAW402 Administrative Law
LAW403 Professional Conduct
LAW404 Evidence
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 Regulation
LAW310 Commercial Law
LAW311 Children & the Law
LAW312 Law Professional Practice
LAW318 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW405 Advocacy
LAW407 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW408 Elder Law and Succession
LAW410 Intellectual Property
LAW412 Public International Law
LAW414 International Human Rights Law
LAW415 Legal Internship
LAW417 Sports Law
LAW418 Employment Law
LAW419 Health Law
LAW422 Family Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Cultural Legal Studies
LAW441 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Law Honours Thesis
CRM102 Introduction to Criminology
CRM103 Understanding Crime
CRM105 Punishment and Corrections
SCS101 Policing
SCS110 Foundations of Human Behaviour
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
CRM206 Applied Crime Prevention
CRM304 Professional Development
CRM308 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
SCS225 Diversity, Crime and Justice
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Social Research
CRM203 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
JST202 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
CRM302 International Justice and Human Rights
CRM305 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
CRM307 Professional Placement ^
CRM309 Crime Research Methods
CRM310 Working with Victims and Offenders
^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