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.
- Start
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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 Discovering Management
LAW102 Marketing Essentials
LAW103 Communication and Thought
LAW104 Exploring Business Research
Developing and Graduate courses (21) 252 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Accounting for Business
LAW202 Information Systems in Organisations
LAW203 Business Law
LAW204 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW205 Business, Governance and Society
LAW206 Communication and Thought
LAW301 Introduction to Marketing
LAW302 Creativity and Communication
LAW303 Introduction to Creative Advertising
LAW304 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
LAW401 Introduction to Journalism
LAW402 Introductory Counselling Skills
LAW403 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW404 Communication and Thought
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 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW310 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW311 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
LAW312 Communication and Thought
LAW318 Accounting Principles
LAW405 Introduction to Economics
LAW407 Management and Organisational Behaviour
LAW408 Business Analytics
LAW410 Introduction to Informatics
LAW412 Human Development and Learning
LAW414 Integrating ICT into Learning
LAW415 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
LAW417 Communication and Thought
LAW418 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy
LAW419 Teaching Science in the Early Years
LAW422 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
LAW441 Earth's Surface Processes
Criminology courses
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
CRM101 Learning in Australian Landscapes
CRM102 Discovering Science
CRM103 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching
CRM105 Individual Learner Needs
SCS101 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
SCS110
Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units
CRM204
CRM206
CRM304 Teaching History and Geography in the Primary School
CRM308 Teaching Arts in the Primary School
SCS225 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 discipline elective courses (48 units) from:
CRM201 Professional Experience: Facilitating the Learning Environment
CRM203 Teaching Reading and Writing
JST202 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
CRM302 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
CRM305 Sports Field Studies 1
CRM307 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills ^
CRM309 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
CRM310 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
^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 UniSC courses are available on every UniSC 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)
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 UniSC 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$15,136 - 2023 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$24,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$124,000