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
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 2024 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First year only offered at this location.
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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
- 088619D
- UniSC program code
- AR396
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Foundations in Medical Science
LAW102 Public Health Foundations
LAW103 Introductory Chemistry
LAW104 Science Research Methods
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Medical Genetics
LAW202 Introduction to Pharmacology
LAW203 Immunology
LAW204 Organic Chemistry
LAW205 Integrated Physiology
LAW206 Biochemistry
LAW301 Microbiology
LAW302 Medical Microbiology
LAW303 Pathophysiology
LAW304 Communication Skills for Medicine
LAW401 Integrated Medical Science
LAW402 Medical Biochemistry
LAW403 Health, Law and Ethics
LAW404 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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 Functional Anatomy
LAW310 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
LAW311 Biochemical Pharmacology
LAW312 Clinical Embryology
LAW318 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
LAW405 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
LAW407 Microbial Pathogenesis
LAW408 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
LAW410 Special Research Project
LAW412 Special Research Project
LAW414 Workplace Learning I
LAW415 Workplace Learning II
LAW417 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW418 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW419 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW422 Criminal Law and Procedure B
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Torts A
LAW441 Torts B
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Contracts A
CRM102 Contracts B
CRM103 Property A
CRM105 Property B
SCS101 Constitutional Law
SCS110 Equity & Trusts
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Corporations Law
CRM206 Civil Procedure
CRM304 Administrative Law
CRM308 Professional Conduct
SCS225 Evidence
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Regulation
CRM203 Commercial Law
JST202 Children & the Law
CRM302 Law Professional Practice
CRM305 Competition and Consumer Law
CRM307 Advocacy ^
CRM309 Legal Dispute Resolution
CRM310 Elder Law and Succession
^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.
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 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
- CSP estimate
- A$14,624
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$122,000