Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies

About the course

This degree explores how law works, why laws exist, and how legal rules affect people and society. It builds practical legal knowledge for work across justice-related settings, with insight into Australian and international politics and social issues. The course can extend the skills of those already working in law and justice, and includes a conveyancing major accredited in NSW for licensed conveyancing pathways. This is a Bachelor-level qualification in Law. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates are equipped for professional entry roles in Law and further postgraduate study. Graduates pursue roles in legal practice, corporate counsel, compliance, and public sector law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)