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 2024 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 Teacher as Researcher
LAW101 Using Data for Learning
LAW102 Researching Education
LAW103 Designing Research
LAW104 Education Research Project
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Communicating Education Research Outcomes
LAW202 Education Research Theories and Methodologies
LAW203 Professional Learning
LAW204 Leadership for Learning Communities
LAW205 Education Research Theories and Methodologies
LAW206 Accounting for Business
LAW301 Information Systems in Organisations
LAW302 Introductory Chemistry
LAW303 Science Research Methods
LAW304 Economics for Business
LAW401 Cell Biology
LAW402 Marketing Essentials
LAW403 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW404 Discovering Management
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 Business Law
LAW310 Discovering Science
LAW311 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW312 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LAW313 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW315 Business, Governance and Society
LAW318 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
LAW405 Special Field Studies Topic
LAW406 Analytical Sciences
LAW407 Special Research Project
LAW408 Workplace Learning I
LAW409 Communication and Thought
LAW410 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LAW411 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW412 Introductory Calculus
LAW414 Foundations of Engineering
LAW415 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW416 Physics
LAW417 Engineering Statics
LAW418 Mechanical Design 1
LAW419 Numerical Analysis
LAW420 Dynamics 1
LAW421 Mechanics of Materials
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Engineering Materials
LAW441 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Thermodynamics
CRM102 Manufacturing Technology
CRM103 Engineering Research Methodology
CRM105 Mechanical Design 2
SCS101 Fluid Mechanics
SCS110 Engineering Project Management
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Engineering Project 1
CRM206 Computational Mechanics
CRM304 Functional Anatomy
CRM308 Engineering System Design
SCS225 Engineering Project 2
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Dynamics 2
CRM203 Materials Technology
JST202 Production Engineering
CRM302 Heat Transfer
CRM305 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CRM307 Communication and Thought ^
CRM309 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
CRM310 Introduction to Professional Communication
^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