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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Laws / Criminology and Justice

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time
Course Code
AR396, 088619D
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $14,624 total
International Fees
$122,000 total
ATAR
70

About this course

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

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC 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 USC 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

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language 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)

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Advocacy
  • Corruption
  • Crime prevention
  • Development
  • Law reform research and policy
  • Legal research
  • Political advising
  • Prosecutions
  • White collar crime investigations
Accreditation

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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
89.8%
Overall satisfaction
89.8%
Skill scale
73.5%
Teaching scale
71.2%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary