Where the law and the media connect.
Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
- * It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
Take advantage of careers for law graduates with especially strong English skills in areas such as parliamentary counsel, contract drafting, corporate writing and legal publishing.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities
This double degree offers a wide range of career opportunities including as a solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, journalist, corporate or government communications, technical writing.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
LAW101 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
LAW102 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
LAW103 E-Learning Leader
LAW104 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Internship
LAW202 Human Development and Early Learning
LAW203 Learning Choices
LAW204 Workplace Learning 5
LAW205 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
LAW206 Teaching Mathematics
LAW301 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
LAW302 Contexts of Disability and Differences
LAW303 Introduction to Interactive Media
LAW304 Animation Principles, Process and Production
LAW401 Animation and Visualisation
LAW402 Sensing Environments
LAW403 Communication and Thought
LAW404 Foundations of Australian Law A
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW307 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW310 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW311 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW312 Torts A
LAW318 Torts B
LAW407 Contracts A
LAW408 Contracts B
LAW414 Property A
LAW415 Property B
LAW416 Constitutional Law
LAW417 Equity & Trusts
LAW418 Corporations Law
LAW419 Civil Procedure
LAW420 Administrative Law
The following 2 elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Professional Conduct
LAW441 Evidence
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator.
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (3)
CMN104 Regulation
CMN130 Commercial Law
CMN150 Children & the Law
Advanced courses (12)
CMN213 Law Professional Practice
CMN228 Competition and Consumer Law
CMN235 Advocacy
CMN237 Elder Law and Succession
CMN240 Intellectual Property
CMN249 Legal Internship
CMN277 Sports Law
CMN302 International Commercial Disputes
CMN305 Employment Law
CMN306 Health Law
CMN307 Family Law
CMN330 Anti-Discrimination Law
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete 5 introductory level (100 coded) required law courses including COR109
- Complete 14 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) required law courses
- Complete 6 law electives
- Complete 3 introductory level (100 coded) required School of Communication and Creative Industries courses
- Complete 12 advanced level (200/300 coded) required journalism courses
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students