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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Professional Placement
LAW102 Crime Research Methods
LAW103 Working with Victims and Offenders
LAW104 Administrative Law
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Evidence
LAW202 Professional Conduct
LAW203 Regulation
LAW204 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
LAW205 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
LAW206 Foundations of Engineering
LAW301 Earth's Surface Processes
LAW302 Introduction to Environmental Management
LAW303 Trends in Health and Community Care
LAW304 Contexts of Community Care
LAW401 Think Health
LAW402 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW403 Cell Biology
LAW404 Human Physiology
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 Human Anatomy
LAW310 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW311 Introduction to Nutrition
LAW312 Food in Society
LAW313 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
LAW315 Learning in Australian Landscapes
LAW318 Environment and Health
LAW405 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW406 Public Health Foundations
LAW407 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW408 Chemistry
LAW409 Physics
LAW410 Science Research Methods
LAW411 Discovering Science
LAW412 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
LAW414 Introduction to Coaching Science
LAW415 Sports Field Studies 1
LAW416 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
LAW417 Animal Ecophysiology
LAW418 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW419 Medical Genetics
LAW420 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
LAW421 Introduction to Pharmacology
LAW422 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Immunology
LAW441 Biochemical Pharmacology
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Organic Chemistry
CRM102 Inorganic Chemistry
CRM103 Advanced Biological Chemistry
CRM105 Physical Chemistry
SCS101 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
SCS110 Professional Experience: Learning Theories in Early Learning
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 The English Language
CRM206 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
CRM304 Manufacturing Technology
CRM308 Mechanical Design 1
SCS225 Engineering Project Management
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Soil Mechanics
CRM203 Engineering Hydrology
JST202 Production Engineering
CRM302 Engineering System Design
CRM305 Engineering Project 2
CRM307 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering ^
CRM309 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems
CRM310 Design of Water Supply Systems
^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