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 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LAW101 Working With Children, Youth and Families
LAW102 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
LAW103 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW104 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Positive Psychology for Counselling
LAW202 Counselling Development and Supervision 2
LAW203 Counselling Placement 2
LAW204 Developmental and Family Counselling
LAW205 Community Development and Social Action
LAW206 Direct Practice Processes
LAW301 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
LAW302 Communication and Thought
LAW303 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW304 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW401 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW402 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW403 Torts A
LAW404 Torts B
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 Contracts A
LAW310 Contracts B
LAW311 Property A
LAW312 Property B
LAW313 Constitutional Law
LAW315 Equity & Trusts
LAW318 Corporations Law
LAW405 Civil Procedure
LAW406 Administrative Law
LAW407 Professional Conduct
LAW408 Evidence
LAW409 Regulation
LAW410 Commercial Law
LAW411 Children & the Law
LAW412 Law Professional Practice
LAW414 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW415 Building & Construction Law
LAW416 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW417 Advocacy
LAW418 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW419 Planning and Environment Law
LAW420 Elder Law and Succession
LAW421 Intellectual Property
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Taxation
LAW441 Public International Law
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Private International Law
CRM102 International Human Rights Law
CRM103 Legal Internship
CRM105 Sports Law
SCS101 International Commercial Disputes
SCS110 Employment Law
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Health Law
CRM206 Family Law
CRM304 Anti-Discrimination Law
CRM308 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
SCS225 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Law Honours Thesis
CRM203 Introduction to Criminology
JST202 Understanding Crime
CRM302 Punishment and Corrections
CRM305 Policing
CRM307 Foundations of Human Behaviour ^
CRM309 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
CRM310 Applied Crime Prevention
^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