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 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
- 088619D
- UniSC program code
- AR396
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
LAW102 Preparation for Practice 4
LAW103 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LAW104 Nursing Practice 4
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Nursing Internship
LAW202 Communication and Thought
LAW203 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW204 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW205 Chemistry
LAW206 Introducing Human Geographies
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW303 Science Research Methods
LAW304 Changing Planet Earth
LAW401 Torts A
LAW402 Cell Biology
LAW403 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW404 Mathematics Foundations
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 Torts B
LAW310 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW311 Contracts A
LAW312 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
LAW318 Hydrology and Geomorphology
LAW405 Urbanism and Urban Design
LAW407 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
LAW408 Hydrology and Geomorphology
LAW410 Mapping with Drones
LAW412 Historical Geographies
LAW414 Animals and Society
LAW415 Contracts B
LAW417 Regions, Change and Sustainability
LAW418 Landscapes, Place and People
LAW419 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
LAW422 Regions, Change and Sustainability
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Landscapes, Place and People
LAW441 Introduction to Weather and Climate
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying
CRM102 Applied Geospatial Analysis
CRM103 Coastal Geomorphology
CRM105 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
SCS101 Advanced Geographical Studies
SCS110 Property A
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204 Constitutional Law
CRM206 Corporations Law
CRM304 Property B
CRM308 Equity & Trusts
SCS225 Civil Procedure
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Administrative Law
CRM203 Evidence
JST202 Professional Conduct
CRM302 Regulation
CRM305 Cell Biology
CRM307 Discovering Science ^
CRM309 Communication and Thought
CRM310 Biodiversity and Ecology
^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.
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)
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
- CSP estimate
- A$14,624
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$122,000