We are dedicated to excellence and strive to make significant contributions to our communities by advancing justice and public service.
We prepare outstanding, ethical graduates equipped for rapidly changing and interdisciplinary careers.
With a commitment to meaningful scholarship, we advance knowledge and ideas that benefit the academic, professional and wider community.
School of Law and Society Research
The School is also focused on producing high quality and impactful research and welcomes Higher Degree Research (HDR) students in either Doctor of Philosophy or Master by Research programs. The School is home to the USC Road Accident Research Collaboration, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit (SVRPU), the Sustainability Research Centre (SRC) and the Engage Research Lab.
USC Road Safety Research Collaboration
USC Road Safety Research Collaboration was established as a strategic collaboration between the Queensland Government, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and USC.
Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit
SVRPU are focused on the prevention of sexual violence and abuse.
Sustainability Research Centre
The Sustainability Research Centre (SRC) was established in 2007 with the goal of conducting cutting-edge research into pressing local, regional, and global challenges of economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Engage Research Lab
Research into development of familiar technologies to find solutions to social issues
Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab (BASC Lab)
A human-centred approach to enhancing urban design and town planning.
School of Law and Society News
MoU to boost Noosa Biosphere’s role as a ‘living lab’
7 Jun 2021A Memorandum of Understanding between USC and the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation will help strengthen the biosphere reserve’s ongoing role as a ‘living lab’.
The School of Law and Society provides a practical, inspiring and rigorous learning environment that empowers graduates to be career and future ready and to be able to make a significant contribution to their communities. We are committed to quality teaching and learning that focuses on employability and flexibility, where students work independently, as well as with academic staff and peers, to navigate complex practical, ethical and social issues.
The School of Law and Society strives to:
- prepare outstanding and ethical graduates who are equipped for rapidly changing and interdisciplinary careers;
- advance meaningful scholarship and ideas for the benefit of the academic, professional and wider community; and
- foster public service and justice.
The School of Law and Society offers a range of programs and study components including:
Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Diploma in Criminology and Justice
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice (Honours)
Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Understand crime from a social perspective and make a difference in those impacted by crime in a program underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity as the foundation for professional social work practice.
Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Become a professionally accredited counselling therapist, expert in the most current counselling therapy knowledge, skills, and practice in order to work ethically, effectively, and evidence-based with clinical and community populations who seek help.
The human services include a range of professions dedicated to helping others live meaningful lives.
Follow your interests and build your own career, choosing from a wide range of specialisations, including literature, history, politics and international studies, geography, sociology, and more.
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business
Navigate the contemporary world order, covering studies in international justice, human rights, global environmental politics, media, and international security.
Graduate Certificate in International Development
The School is also focused on producing high quality and impactful research and welcomes Higher Degree Research (HDR) students in either Doctor of Philosophy or Master by Research programs. The School is home to the USC Road Accident Research Collaboration, Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit (SVRPU), the Sustainability Research Centre (SRC) and the Engage Research Lab.
We look forward to working with students and providing them with an education that is practical, personal, inspiring and rigorous.
Professor Jay Sanderson
Head of School
School of Law and Society
School Staff
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Enquiries
For more information about the programs on offer, please contact:
Future student or Community
Email: information@usc.edu.au
Current student
Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au
Tel: +61 7 5430 2890
School of Law and Society
School Support Officer: Kay Meredith
Tel: +61 7 5456 5294
Email: asu@usc.edu.au
Enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities, both locally and globally.
Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services
Diploma in Social Science
Diploma in Social and Human Services
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Understand crime from a social perspective and make a difference in those impacted by crime in a program underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity as the foundation for professional social work practice.
Bachelor of Social Work / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice