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 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW101 Medical Genetics
LAW102 Genetics
LAW103 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW104 Plant Growth and Reproduction
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
LAW202 Cell Biology
LAW203 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW204 Genetics
LAW205 Communication and Thought
LAW206 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW303 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW304 Torts A
LAW401 Torts B
LAW402 Contracts A
LAW403 Contracts B
LAW404 Property A
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 Property B
LAW310 Constitutional Law
LAW311 Equity & Trusts
LAW312 Corporations Law
LAW313 Civil Procedure
LAW315 Administrative Law
LAW318 Professional Conduct
LAW405 Evidence
LAW406 Regulation
LAW407 Commercial Law
LAW408 Children & the Law
LAW409 Law Professional Practice
LAW410 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW411 Building & Construction Law
LAW412 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW414 Advocacy
LAW415 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW416 Planning and Environment Law
LAW417 Elder Law and Succession
LAW418 Intellectual Property
LAW419 Taxation
LAW420 Public International Law
LAW421 Private International Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 International Human Rights Law
LAW441 Legal Internship
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Sports Law
CRM102 International Commercial Disputes
CRM103 Employment Law
CRM105 Health Law
SCS101 Family Law
SCS110 Anti-Discrimination Law
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
CRM206 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
CRM304 Law Honours Thesis
CRM308 Introduction to Criminology
SCS225 Understanding Crime
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Punishment and Corrections
CRM203 Policing
JST202
CRM302 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
CRM305 Applied Crime Prevention
CRM307 ^
CRM309 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
CRM310
^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