School of Law and Society | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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School of Law and Society

Our aim is to provide a practical, inspiring and rigorous learning environment that empowers graduates to be skilled, future-ready and socially responsible.

We are committed to quality teaching and learning that focuses on employability and flexibility, where students learn to work independently, as well as with others, to navigate complex practical, ethical and social issues.

We look forward to working with you to achieve your ambitions and to contribute and innovate locally and globally.

Programs

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Research

We produce high quality and impactful research that makes a difference in our world. Research is underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity.

Road Safety Research Collaboration

Road Safety Research Collaboration was established as a strategic collaboration between the Queensland Government, the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and UniSC.

Sexual Violence Research and Prevention Unit

Forging new directions in sexual violence prevention and response. We choose to challenge the field, explore new directions, introduce novel ideas, advocate for continuous improvement, and promote innovation

Sustainability Research Cluster

Tackling urgent sustainability challenges at local, regional, and global levels through collaborative, transdisciplinary research that bridges diverse expertise, fosters innovation, and drives actionable solutions for a sustainable future.

Engage Research Lab

Research into development of familiar technologies to find solutions to social issues. We collaborate to create real programs for use by real people, for measurable impact.

Bioclimatic and Sociotechnical Cities Lab (BASC Lab)

Urban climate, systems analysis, and health in urban design and town planning. With a systems perspective acknowledging the complexity of delivering sustainable urban environments we research, teach and design to optimise urban climate and urban comfort.

Research students

Progress knowledge and pursue your research passion under the supervision of our school's skilled researchers and industry experts.

Facilities

Hands-on learning

UniSC campuses feature modern learning facilities and specialist simulated environments including a near replica of a real courtroom, called the moot court. Strong connections to industry give students clinic experience helping real clients in the community.

News

Fantasy, Sexual Violence & the Cognitive Intervention
15 Nov

Sexual fantasies are a hot ticket in pop culture.

Breaking the tradition
15 Nov

A first-world country with a disgraceful domestic and family violence problem.

Bridie Edwards, dressed in a blue dress, is leaning on the front desk at Bradley And Bray Lawyers
A newsroom dream to courtroom reality – how Bridie became a rising star in the legal profession
6 Nov

Bridie Edwards always wanted to be a TV journalist – until a little encouragement from a high school teacher changed the trajectory of her life forever, setting her on a path to become one of the rising stars in Australia's legal profession.