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.
- 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.
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 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW102 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW103 Public International Law
LAW104
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201
LAW202 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions
LAW203 International Human Rights Law
LAW204 Politics and the Media
LAW205 Internship in Politics and Industry
LAW206 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW301 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW302 Public International Law
LAW303 Introduction to Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
LAW304 Think Health
LAW401 Introductory Bioscience
LAW402 Science Research Methods
LAW403 Foundations of Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
LAW404 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
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 Human Physiology
LAW310 Human Anatomy
LAW311 Clinical Foundations in Orthotics
LAW312 Health Research and Evidence
LAW313 Clinical Skills in Prosthetics and Orthotics #
LAW315 Functional Anatomy
LAW318 Clinical Foundations in Prosthetics
LAW405 Foundational Placement Competencies in Allied Health
LAW406 Biomechanics I
LAW407 Motor Control and Learning
LAW408 Developing Professional Practice in Prosthetics & Orthotics
LAW409 Clinical Reasoning in Prosthetics & Orthotics
LAW410 Advanced Concepts in Prosthetics & Orthotics
LAW411 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
LAW412 Biomechanics II
LAW414
LAW415 Professional Learning: Building Community Connections
LAW416 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
LAW417 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
LAW418 Teaching History and Geography in the Primary School
LAW419 Engaging Diverse Learners
LAW420 Professional Learning: Facilitating the Learning Environment
LAW421 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
LAW422 Teaching Reading and Writing
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Professional Learning: Responding to all Learner Needs
LAW441 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
NOTE: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
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