Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies - 056161

Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies

056161

Law

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$16,992 (1st year contribution)

Southern Cross University - Gold Coast

Start Date

Mar 2026

Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

This course brings together studies in law and politics. It is for those wanting to work in policy development, paralegal positions, conveyancing, and the fields of justice. It provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and a strong understanding of Australian and international politics and society. For people who have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course helps extend their knowledge, skills and expertise to develop their career. Students who want to become lawyers and who achieve the necessary GPA may apply for admission to the undergraduate or the graduate entry Bachelor of Laws during or on completion of their studies, respectively. This course is also available online. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies at Southern Cross University.

Southern Cross University

Majors

Conveyancing.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for Southern Cross University and for this course, refer to SCU’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study

English; Legal Studies

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

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Number of students

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0.0%

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

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Number of students

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Number of students

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All students

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Legal firms, government policy making, corporate firms, government legal departments, law enforcement agencies, legal aid offices, court administration, public prosecutions, and in the corporate sector in banking, insurance and conveyancing.

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