Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of 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….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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
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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Welcome to the University of the Sunshine Coast, UniSC for short. We’re a young, fresh university driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture are just as important as a world-class education, given by world-class educators. We may not be the biggest university, but we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, and producing award-winning alumni. Our first campus on the Sunshine Coast opened its doors in 1996. Today, we span five campuses across Southeast Queensland. Being a young university means you’re never going to be limited by stale traditions or phrases like “That’s the way we’ve always done it”. We prefer innovative thinking that moves everyone forward. Our students have ranked UniSC as one of the best universities in Australia for teaching quality for 17 consecutive years.*UniSC has 26 speciality areas including environmental sciences, nursing, medical and mental health sciences, biological sciences, engineering, technology, psychology, agriculture, human studies and communication.Together with our people, community and partners, we’re building a safe, sustainable, supportive, and fun learning environment, where lifelong friends are made, and opportunities are earned.*Good Universities Guide (GUG) 2023
