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 Digital Journalism
LAW102 Business Law
LAW103 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW104 Business, Governance and Society
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Global Communication
LAW202 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW203 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW204 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW205 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW206 Cell Biology
LAW301 Human Physiology
LAW302 Human Anatomy
LAW303 Systemic Physiology I
LAW304 Systemic Physiology II
LAW401 Biochemistry
LAW402 Pathophysiology
LAW403 Introductory Chemistry
LAW404 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
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 Introduction to Pharmacology
LAW310 Immunology
LAW311 Biochemical Pharmacology
LAW312 Immunohaematology
LAW318 Organic Chemistry
LAW405 Molecular Biology
LAW407 Microbiology
LAW408 Medical Microbiology
LAW410 Microbial Pathogenesis
LAW412 Genetics
LAW414 Analytical Sciences
LAW415 Functional Anatomy
LAW417 Exercise Physiology I
LAW418 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
LAW419 Communication and Thought
LAW422 Introductory Bioscience
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Concepts in Human Occupation
LAW441 Introduction to Psychology A
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Human Physiology
CRM102 Human Anatomy
CRM103 Participation in Occupation
CRM105 Introduction to Psychology B
SCS101 Occupational Therapy Theory
SCS110 Introduction to Human Development
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Science Research Methods
CRM206 Functional Anatomy
CRM304 Occupational Therapy Skills
CRM308 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
SCS225 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Foundations of Practice: Identifying the Occupational Therapist Role in Practice
CRM203 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
JST202 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
CRM302 Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy
CRM305 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice
CRM307 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person ^
CRM309 Occupational Therapy Research & Evaluation
CRM310 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
^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 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)
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 UniSC 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$15,136 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$124,000