Advocate for others.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
- 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.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
You’ll have the flexibility to choose from a range of social science specialisations including criminology, development studies, geography, politics and international relations, sociology and sustainability-society.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
This program is designed to produce graduates with highly developed analytical and communication skills, equipped for careers in law or areas such as government, advocacy, research and community development.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Social Science Majors
Development Studies, Criminology, Geography, Politics and International Relations, Sustainability-Society.
Career opportunities
You will have a wide variety of career options in areas such as advocacy, community education and social services or as a solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, corporate in-house counsel and others depending on the major studied.
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)
COR109 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW101 Chemistry
LAW102 Science Research Methods
LAW103 Discovering Science
LAW104 Introduction to Mathematics
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Mathematics Foundations
LAW202 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW203 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW204 Molecular Biology
LAW205 Microbiology
LAW206 Biochemistry
LAW301 Molecular Biology
LAW302 Microbiology
LAW303 Biotechnology: Research to Product
LAW304 Organic Chemistry
LAW401 Inorganic Chemistry
LAW402 Physical Chemistry
LAW403 Biochemistry
LAW404 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
PLUS select 6 Law elective courses from:
LAW305 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW306 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW307 Coastal and Marine Ecology
LAW309 Microbiology
LAW310 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
LAW311 Genetics
LAW316 Biosecurity
LAW318 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW405 Calculus and Algebra
LAW406 Discrete Mathematics
LAW407 Applied Mathematics
LAW408 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
The following 2 Law elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Contracts A
LAW441 Contracts B
Please note: 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.
School of Social Sciences courses
Introductory courses (2)
SCS110 Property A
SCS130 Property B
Advanced courses (5)
SCS225 Constitutional Law
SCS230 Equity & Trusts
SCS235 Corporations Law
SCS290 Civil Procedure
SCS295 Administrative Law
Major or minor courses (8)
Select 8 courses to complete 1 major or 2 minors from:
Majors
- Development Studies
- Criminology
- Geography
- Politics and International Relations
- Sustainability — Society
Minors
- Community Development
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Geography
- Indigenous Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
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
- Complete no more than 16 introductory level (100 coded) courses
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- 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
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)