Bachelor of Laws / Environmental Management
Become a defender of the environment with this dual degree. Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, and build practical skills from first year. Simultaneously gain an in-depth understanding of humankind’s environmental impacts, with a focus on tropical and subtropical environments.
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and partake in simulated court presentations
- Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
- Specialise in areas like coastal and marine environments, urban design and town planning, geospatial analysis and global environment security and policy
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
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$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First and second-year courses offered at UniSC Moreton Bay.
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 40
- Total units
- 480
- Duration
- 5 years 5 years
- CRICOS code
- 092874K
- UniSC program code
- AR397
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
ENS103 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
ENS120 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW101 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW102 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1
LAW103 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
LAW104 Social Research
SCI102 Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Counselling
SCI110 Working With Families
SUS101 Health, Society and Culture
Developing courses (13) 156 units
ENP211 Understanding Cultural Diversity
ENS204 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People
ENS221 Community Development and Social Action
ENS223 Critical Social Policy Analysis
ENS253 Critical Social Work Practice
LAW201 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1
LAW202 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
LAW203 Indigenous Australia and the State
LAW204 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW205 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW206 Ethics and Professional Practice
PUB262 Gender and Culture
SUS201 Organisational Contexts for Social Work Practice
Graduate courses (11) 132 units
ENS300 Earth's Surface Processes
ENS351 Introduction to Environmental Management
GEO310 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW303 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW304 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW401 Science Research Methods
LAW402 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW403 Planning and Environmental Law
LAW404 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS330 Plant Diversity and Ecology
ENS333 Environmental Impact Assessment
SRP301 Geographic Information Science and Technology
WPL310 Torts A
Electives
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 Torts B
LAW310 Contracts A
LAW311 Contracts B
LAW312 Property A
LAW318 Property B
LAW405 Environmental Health Risk Management
LAW407 Measuring Sustainability
LAW408 Environmental Economics
LAW410 Integrated Environmental Management
LAW412 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
LAW414 Constitutional Law
LAW415 Equity & Trusts
LAW417 Corporations Law
LAW418 Civil Procedure
LAW419 Administrative Law
LAW422 Professional Conduct
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Evidence
LAW441 Regulation
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
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)
- Recommended prior study
- General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
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, including the core course
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 which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- 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
- As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$11,716 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$134,000