Bachelor of Laws / Environmental Management
Become a defender of the environment with this dual degree. Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia, and build practical skills from first year. Simultaneously gain an in-depth understanding of humankind’s environmental impacts, with a focus on tropical and subtropical environments.
In this program you will:
- Research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and partake in simulated court presentations
- Develop your skills by working with legal service clients under legal supervision in law practice
- Specialise in areas like coastal and marine environments, urban design and town planning, geospatial analysis and global environment security and policy
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 2025 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
- 092874K
- UniSC program code
- AR397
Introductory courses (9) 108 units
ENS103 Accounting for Managers
ENS120 Financial Reporting
LAW101 Managerial Finance
LAW102 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
LAW103 Corporate Reporting
LAW104 Strategic Management Accounting
SCI102 Taxation Law and Practice
SCI110 Contemporary Accounting Issues
SUS101 Issues in Auditing Practice
Developing courses (13) 156 units
ENP204 Economics for Managers
ENS211 Evidenced Based Decision Making
ENS221 International Business Law and Ethics
ENS223 Management Informatics
ENS253 Communication and Thought
LAW201 Introduction to Marketing
LAW202 Creativity and Communication
LAW203 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
LAW204 Introduction to Journalism
LAW205 Introduction to Creative Advertising
LAW206 Digital Logic and Computer Programming
PUB262 Introduction to Control Systems
SUS201 Embedded System Design
Graduate courses (11) 132 units
ENS300 Image Processing and Machine Vision
ENS351 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
GEO310 Qualitative Research Methods
LAW301 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
LAW302 Honours Reading Course for BU401 and BU402
LAW303
LAW304 Communication and Thought
LAW401 Business Analytics
LAW402 Introduction to Economics
LAW403 Introduction to Management
LAW404 Introduction to Marketing
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
ENS330 Accounting for Business
ENS333 Introduction to Informatics
SRP301 Business Law and Ethics
WPL310 Thermofluids 1
Electives
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 Mechatronic Design 1
LAW310 Mechatronic Design 2
LAW311 Image Processing and Machine Vision
LAW312 Marketing Essentials
LAW318 Information Systems in Organisations
LAW405 Creating and Leveraging Digital Products
LAW407 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
LAW408 Exercise Prescription and Programming
LAW410 Performance Enhancement
LAW412 Biomechanics II
LAW414 Exercise Physiology II
LAW415 Introductory Counselling Skills
LAW417 Justice and the Australian Legal System
LAW418 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW419 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW422 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into Honours in Law:
LAW440 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW441 Evidenced Based Decision Making
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most UniSC 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 UniSC 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)
- Recommended prior study
- General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses (180 units) in total, including the core course
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 which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- 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
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- CSP estimate
- A$11,320
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$26,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$132,000