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Bachelor of Laws / Arts

A flexible double degree combining in-depth legal knowledge with advanced communication, critical thinking and writing skills. Study the required academic courses for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, follow your passion and customise a degree, through a wide range of specialisations.

In this program you will:

  • Study the foundations of the Australian legal system, including criminal and commercial law, torts, contracts, property law and constitutional law
  • Develop specialist knowledge in the Arts areas that interest you, including English, history, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and more
  • Build practical legal experience by preparing advice, present legal arguments and observing court proceedings
  • Build advanced critical thinking, research and writing skills

Location

CRICOS code

081022A

Entry threshold

70.00 70.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

5 years 5 years 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.
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$)

A$13,798 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$122,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

018231 014812 From Semester 1, 2023

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

First year only offered at this location.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Duration
5 years 5 years
CRICOS code
081022A
UniSC program code
AR392
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
LAW102 Talking History: Memory and the Past
LAW103 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW104 Foundations of Australian Law B

Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units

14 required courses (168 units):

LAW201 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW202 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW203 Torts A
LAW204 Torts B
LAW205 Contracts A
LAW206 Contracts B
LAW301 Property A
LAW302 Property B
LAW303 Constitutional Law
LAW304 Equity & Trusts
LAW401 Corporations Law
LAW402 Civil Procedure
LAW403 Administrative Law
LAW404 Professional Conduct

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 Evidence
LAW310 Regulation
LAW311 Commercial Law
LAW312 Children & the Law
LAW318 Law Professional Practice
LAW405 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW407 Advocacy
LAW408 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW410 Elder Law and Succession
LAW412 Intellectual Property
LAW414 Public International Law
LAW415 International Human Rights Law
LAW417 Legal Internship
LAW418 Sports Law
LAW419 Employment Law
LAW422 Health Law

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Family Law
LAW441 Cultural Legal Studies

Arts courses
Introductory courses (2) 24 units

SCS130 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
SUS101 Law Honours Thesis

Developing and Graduate courses (2) 24 units

SCS225 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

PLUS select one course from:

CMN313 Foundations of Sustainability
SCS300 Social Research

Major OR Minor courses (8) 96 units

Select either:

1 Major (96 units)

Complete 8 courses (96 units) from your chosen major study area:

OR

2 Minors (96 units)

Complete 4 courses (48 units) from each of your 2 chosen minor study areas:

Elective courses (3) 36 units

Select 3 elective courses (36 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

  • Students who select the Criminology and Justice Major, Indigenous Studies Minor, Sociology Minor or Sustainability Minor will be required to select two (2) general electives.
  • Students who select the Sociology Major and Sustainability Minor will be required to select two (2) general electives.
  • Students who select the Sustainability-Society Major and Indigenous Studies Minor will be required to select two (2) general electives.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

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)

Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses (180 units) in total.
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

CSP estimate
A$13,798
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$122,000