Make a difference in the justice system.
Put the law into context with this double degree. You'll study a range of criminology courses to give you a good understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour.
- 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.
- Only a full time option is available to international students studying on a Student visa.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- Only a full time option is available to international students studying on a Student visa.
Put the law into context with this double degree. You'll study a range of criminology courses to give you a good understanding of Australia's criminal justice system and what motivates criminal behaviour.
You'll also cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia and learn about social justice, ethics and law reform. Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
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 in USC's Moot Court
- Understand legal institutions and processes, and examine fair and effective methods of crime prevention
- Have opportunities to further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
- Learn how to research crime-related issues and develop problem solving skills
- Choose from specialist courses in criminal profiling and intelligence, youth justice and restorative justice, homicide and forensic science, international justice and more
- Have the chance to complete a professional placement in your final year
Career opportunities
This double degree will be valuable for those graduates who intend to practise in criminal law. A broad range of career opportunities exist for graduates, in areas such as legal research, law reform research and policy development, advocacy, political advising; corruption and white collar crime investigations, prosecutions and crime prevention.
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) 60 units
COR109 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW101 Science Research Methods
LAW102 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW103 Human Physiology
LAW104 Genetics
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW202 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW203 Microbiology
LAW204 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
LAW205 Hydrology and Geomorphology
LAW206 Mapping with Drones
LAW301 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
LAW302 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
LAW303 Plant Growth and Reproduction
LAW304 Regions, Change and Sustainability
LAW401 Introduction to Weather and Climate
LAW402 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying
LAW403 Coastal Geomorphology
LAW404 Individual Learner Needs
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
LAW310 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
LAW311 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
LAW312 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW313 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW315 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
LAW318 The Psychology of Learning
LAW405 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
LAW406 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
LAW407 Using Data for Learning
LAW408 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
LAW409 Communication and Thought
LAW410 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW411 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW412 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW414 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW415 Torts A
LAW416 Torts B
LAW417 Contracts A
LAW418 Contracts B
LAW419 Property A
LAW420 Property B
LAW421 Constitutional Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Equity & Trusts
LAW441 Corporations Law
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Civil Procedure
CRM102 Administrative Law
CRM103 Professional Conduct
CRM105 Evidence
SCS101 Regulation
SCS110 Commercial Law
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Children & the Law
CRM206 Law Professional Practice
CRM304 Competition and Consumer Law
CRM308 Building & Construction Law
SCS225 Indigenous Legal Issues
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Advocacy
CRM203 Legal Dispute Resolution
JST202 Planning and Environment Law
CRM302 Elder Law and Succession
CRM305 Intellectual Property
CRM307 Taxation ^
CRM309 Public International Law
CRM310 Private International Law
^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 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
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 USC 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