Where law and media intersect
Acquire the knowledge and ability for two professions in this double degree. The journalism component produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. From the first year you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills such as observing volunteer lawyers conduct client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
- 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.
Acquire the knowledge and ability for two professions in this double degree. The journalism component produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. From the first year you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills such as observing volunteer lawyers conduct client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
In this program you will:
- Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
- Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
- 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.
- Develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice and also complete a journalism internship.
- Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
- Solicitor
- Government Legal Officer
- Journalist
- Digital communications officer
- Communications officer – corporate or government
- Technical writer
Program structure
Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 The Psychology of Learning
LAW102 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
LAW103 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
LAW104 Using Data for Learning
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
LAW202 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
LAW203 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
LAW204 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
LAW205 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW206 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
LAW301 Group Processes and Practice
LAW302 Therapeutic Communication Skills
LAW303 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW304 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW401 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW402 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW403 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
LAW404 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW310 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW311 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW312 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW313 Torts A
LAW315 Torts B
LAW318 Contracts A
LAW405 Contracts B
LAW406 Property A
LAW407 Property B
LAW408 Constitutional Law
LAW409 Equity & Trusts
LAW410 Corporations Law
LAW411 Civil Procedure
LAW412 Administrative Law
LAW414 Professional Conduct
LAW415 Evidence
LAW416 Regulation
LAW417 Commercial Law
LAW418 Children & the Law
LAW419 Law Professional Practice
LAW420 Competition and Consumer Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Building & Construction Law
LAW441 Indigenous Legal Issues
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 (5) 60 units
CMN101 Advocacy
CMN106 Alternative Dispute Resolution
CMN130 Environment & Planning Law
CMN150 Elder Law and Succession
COR109 Intellectual Property
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Taxation
CMN228 Public International Law
CMN235 Private International Law
CMN237 Human Rights Law
CMN240 Legal Internship
CMN277 Sports Law
CMN302 Transnational Legal Issues and Comparative Law
CMN305
CMN312
CMN313
CMN330
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
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 488 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependant on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law is available for high performing students and approval from the Program Coordinator