Advocate for others.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
This program is designed to produce graduates with highly developed analytical and communication skills, equipped for careers in law or areas such as government, advocacy, research and community development.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Social Science Majors
Development Studies, Criminology, Geography, Politics and International Relations, Sustainability-Society.
Career opportunities
You will have a wide variety of career options in areas such as advocacy, community education and social services or as a solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, corporate in-house counsel and others depending on the major studied.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum A
LAW101 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
LAW102 Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Curriculum A
LAW103 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
LAW104 Cell Biology
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Chemistry
LAW202 Science Research Methods
LAW203 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW204 Mathematics Foundations
LAW205 Business Analytics
LAW206 Introduction to Economics
LAW301 Management and Organisational Behaviour
LAW302 Introduction to Marketing
LAW303 Accounting for Business
LAW304 Introduction to Informatics
LAW401 Communication and Thought
LAW402 Supply Chain Management
LAW403 Business Law and Ethics
LAW404 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
PLUS select 6 Law elective courses from:
LAW305 Logistics Management
LAW306 Service Operations Management
LAW307 Retail Supply Chain Management
LAW309 Quality Management
LAW310 Supply Chain Strategy and Design
LAW311 Supply Chain Information and Technology
LAW316 Innovation and Management Decision Making*
LAW318 Communication and Thought
LAW405 Management and Organisational Behaviour
LAW406 Introduction to Marketing
LAW407 Accounting for Business
LAW408 Introduction to Informatics
LAW410 Business Events
LAW411 Business Analytics
LAW412 Introduction to Economics
LAW414 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
LAW415 Business Law and Ethics
LAW416 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
The following 2 Law elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
LAW441 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
Please note: 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.
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2)
SCS110 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SCS130 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
Advanced courses (5)
SCS225 Event Management
SCS230 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
SCS235 Cyber Intelligence
SCS290 Complex Cyber Investigations Management
SCS295 Digital Crime Scene Management
Major or minor courses (8)
Select 8 courses to complete 1 major or 2 minors from:
Majors
- Development Studies
- Criminology
- Geography
- Politics and International Relations
- Sustainability — Society
Minors
- Community Development
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- 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
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)