Develop a strong understanding and foundational knowledge of contemporary law and justice while you study in Australia’s largest law school. We are recognised for our practical, real-world legal training delivered in high quality, city-based learning facilities.

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Law and justice units you can choose
Gain an Australian perspective on law and the justice system. Create your own law and justice study abroad or exchange semester from the units below. Or, why not select one of the seven approved packages? You don't need previous studies in law or justice for many of the units and packages.
Important things to note
Undergraduate students cannot enrol in postgraduate units. Capstone and honours units are not available as part of our study abroad and exchange program.
Packages
Packages are available in Semester 1, 2021 (Feb - Jun). Choose from seven packages in law or justice. All units provide 12 credit points unless otherwise specified.
No previous studies in law or justice required
Introduction to Australian Law package
Introduction to Justice package
Requires some knowledge of law
Law, Technology and Innovation package
Requires some knowledge of justice
Politics package
- JSB171 Justice and Society
- JSB261 Theories of Government
- JSB379 Political Practice, People Power, and Protest
- JSB285 Political Violence and Terrorism
Policing package
- JSB170 Introduction to Criminology and Policing
- JSB180 Deviance
- JSB284 Policing in Context
- JSB228 Technology and Crime
Criminology package
- JSB170 Introduction to Criminology and Policing
- JSB272 Theories of Crime
- JSB228 Technology and Crime
- JSB208 Gender Crime and Criminal Justice System (new in 2021)
Global Justice package
- JSB171 Justice and Society
- JSB261 Theories of Government
- JSB379 Political Practice, People Power, and Protest
- JSB270 Global Justice and Human Security (new in 2021)
Approved units
All students can study these units, regardless of your academic background. These units will be approved on your QUT study plan after you apply.
Units requiring approval
Students need specific academic background knowledge to study these units, so the faculty will assess your eligibility and determine if you’re able to take these units after you apply. We will let you know the outcome through the application portal as soon as possible.
Apply for study abroad or exchange
Now that you know what you will study, applying is easy.

Need more information?
If you have questions about choosing units, get in touch with the QUT Global team and we’ll gladly help you out.