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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

088619D

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$15,136 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP
A$24,800 / A$124,000 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

018311 014813

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
088619D
UniSC program code
AR396
Program structure
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Teaching HPE in Primary School
LAW102 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
LAW103 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW104 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning

Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units

14 required courses (168 units):

LAW201 Using Data for Learning
LAW202 Teacher as Researcher
LAW203 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW204 Quality Teaching and Learning
LAW205 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
LAW206 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW302 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW303 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW304 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW401 Torts A
LAW402 Torts B
LAW403 Contracts A
LAW404 Contracts B

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 Property A
LAW310 Property B
LAW311 Constitutional Law
LAW312 Equity & Trusts
LAW318 Corporations Law
LAW405 Civil Procedure
LAW407 Administrative Law
LAW408 Professional Conduct
LAW410 Evidence
LAW412 Regulation
LAW414 Commercial Law
LAW415 Children & the Law
LAW417 Law Professional Practice
LAW418 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW419 Advocacy
LAW422 Legal Dispute Resolution

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Elder Law and Succession
LAW441 Intellectual Property

Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units

CRM101 Public International Law
CRM102 International Human Rights Law
CRM103 Legal Internship
CRM105 Sports Law
SCS101 Employment Law
SCS110 Health Law

Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units

CRM204 Family Law
CRM206 Cultural Legal Studies
CRM304 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
CRM308 Law Honours Thesis
SCS225 Introduction to Criminology

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:

CRM201 Understanding Crime
CRM203 Punishment and Corrections
JST202 Policing
CRM302 Foundations of Human Behaviour
CRM305 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
CRM307 Applied Crime Prevention ^
CRM309 Professional Development
CRM310 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management

^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.

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
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