Overview

The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies from Southern Cross University is an excellent degree for those wanting to work in policy development, paralegal positions, conveyancing, and in the justice sector.

It provides a thorough practical grounding in legal knowledge and a strong understanding of Australian and international politics and society.

If you have already been working professionally in the fields of law and justice, this course will extend your knowledge, skills and expertise.

The conveyancing major, which is accredited by New South Wales Fair Trading, enables you to become a licenced conveyancer in NSW.

Potential occupations

Our graduates can envisage career roles across the justice and social policy sector, as well as the public service.
The Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies from Southern Cross University, when studied with the Conveyancing major, is a recognised educational qualification for a licensed conveyancer in NSW.
Students wanting to become lawyers may receive advanced standing for eligible units in the Bachelor of Laws, during or on completion of the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, subject to approval by the Course Coordinator.
Students intending to apply for advanced standing into the Bachelor of Laws are advised to contact SCU Law Enquiry at their earliest convenience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australian Legal System

Criminal Process

Legal Research and Writing

Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics

Principles of Contract Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-04 00:00:00 , National

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July, October start dates for national students and June start for international students

Language

English

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Bilinga, Australia

Disciplines

International Law Criminal Law Civil & Private Law View 54 other Bachelors in Criminal Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS: 022342G

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Tuition Fees

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26000 AUD / year

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17392 AUD / year

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Overview

Potential occupations

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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