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Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Take on a new challenge.

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, this graduate entry degree gives you the opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

Study location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
080427K
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$24,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$72,000
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018211
UniSC program code
AR391
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
Completion of an Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an international university
Fee type 2020
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
24
Total units
288

If you have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, this graduate entry degree gives you the opportunity for a rewarding career in law.

Designed to produce qualified lawyers with a practical focus, this degree covers all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, and provides active learning experiences and practical skills right from your first year.

You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice and present legal arguments, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in USC's Moot Court. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.

Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.

Career opportunities

Solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, judge's associate, law academic, corporate in-house counsel, business and public service administration.

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

Introductory Courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Quantitative Research Methods
LAW102 Research Project A
LAW103 Research Project B
LAW104 Research Project C

Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units

14 required courses (168 units):

LAW201 Research Project F
LAW202 Independent Study
LAW203 Research in Health Care
LAW204 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
LAW205 Quantitative Research Methods
LAW206 Research Project A
LAW301 Research Project B
LAW302 Research Project C
LAW303 Research Project F
LAW304 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW401 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW402 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW403 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW404 Torts A

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
LAW313 Property B
LAW315 Constitutional Law
LAW318 Equity & Trusts
LAW405 Corporations Law
LAW406 Civil Procedure
LAW407 Administrative Law
LAW408 Professional Conduct
LAW409 Evidence
LAW410 Regulation
LAW411 Commercial Law
LAW412 Children & the Law
LAW414 Law Professional Practice
LAW415 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW416 Building & Construction Law
LAW417 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW418 Advocacy
LAW419 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW420 Planning and Environment Law
LAW421 Elder Law and Succession

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

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

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 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