This Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Journalism Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Languages and Linguistics | |||
| CMN130 Communication and Thought | |||
| LAW101 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| LAW103 Foundations of Australian Law A |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN150 Criminal Law and Procedure A | |||
| CMN235 Visual Journalism | |||
| LAW102 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| LAW104 Foundations of Australian Law B |
Year 2
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN104 Criminal Law and Procedure B | |||
| CMN213 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries | |||
| CMN277 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| LAW201 Radio Journalism |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN228 Torts A | |||
| CMN240 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics | |||
| CMN237 Feature Writing | |||
| LAW202 Online Journalism |
Year 3
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN214 Torts B | |||
| CMN227 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| CMN249 News Rounds | |||
| LAW203 Television & Video Journalism |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW204 Contracts A |
PLUS select 3 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) elective courses from the USC Law School.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.
Year 4
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN330 Contracts B | |||
| LAW205 Newsroom | |||
| LAW301 Property A | |||
| LAW303 Constitutional Law |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW206 Corporations Law | |||
| LAW302 Property B | |||
| LAW304 Equity & Trusts |
PLUS select 1 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) elective course from the USC Law School.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.
Year 5
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN306 Civil Procedure | |||
| CMN307 Professional Journalism Practice A | |||
| LAW401 Professional Journalism Practice B | |||
| LAW403 Administrative Law |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW402 Evidence | |||
| LAW404 Professional Conduct |
PLUS select 2 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) elective courses from the USC Law School.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.