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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative Writing and Publishing)

Creative legal thinking

Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
098466M
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2019
A$23,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$116,000
Footnotes
  • 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
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018251
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 9 Rank - 82
UniSC program code
AR315
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time ^
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
English (4,SA)
Fee type 2019
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
40
Total units
480
Footnotes
  • ^ It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree

Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.

From your 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 advanced written communication and analytical skills for a career in law or other fields such as government, arts, media or the creative industries.
  • 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.
  • Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
  • Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Government Legal Officer
  • Journalist
  • Technical writer

Program structure

Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
LAW102 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW103 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
LAW104 Health Promotion Principles

Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units

14 required courses (168 units)

LAW201 Globalisation, Development and Indigenous Peoples
LAW202 Elements of Design
LAW203 Design Methods
LAW204 Introduction to Interactive Media
LAW205 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
LAW206 Interactive Technologies and Environments
LAW301 Augmented Reality Design
LAW302 Design Capstone
LAW303 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
LAW304 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
LAW401 Design Methods
LAW402 Introduction to Interactive Media
LAW403 Responsive Design and Wearable Technologies
LAW404 Interactive Technologies and Environments

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.

Bachelor of Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units

CMN101 Advocacy
CMN103 Legal Dispute Resolution
CMN116 Planning and Environment Law
CMN117 Elder Law and Succession
COR109 Intellectual Property

Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units

CMN200 Taxation
CMN213 Public International Law
CMN246 Private International Law
CMN247 International Human Rights Law
CMN260 Legal Internship
CMN266 Sports Law
CMN304 International Commercial Disputes
CMN320 Employment Law
CMN352 Health Law(24 units)
CMN313 Family Law

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 480

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