Creative legal thinking
*This program is not currently open for application.
- 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 2023 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
*This program is not currently open for application.
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 USC's Moot Court.
- 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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
LAW102 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
LAW103 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
LAW104 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice I: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW202 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW203 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW204 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW205 Torts A
LAW206 Torts B
LAW301 Contracts A
LAW302 Contracts B
LAW303 Property A
LAW304 Property B
LAW401 Constitutional Law
LAW402 Equity & Trusts
LAW403 Corporations Law
LAW404 Civil Procedure
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Administrative Law
LAW310 Professional Conduct
LAW311 Evidence
LAW312 Regulation
LAW313 Commercial Law
LAW315 Children & the Law
LAW318 Law Professional Practice
LAW405 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW406 Building & Construction Law #
LAW407 Indigenous Legal Issues #
LAW408 Advocacy
LAW409 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW410 Planning and Environment Law
LAW411 Elder Law and Succession
LAW412 Intellectual Property
LAW414 Taxation #
LAW415 Public International Law
LAW416 Private International Law
LAW417 International Human Rights Law
LAW418 Legal Internship
LAW419 Sports Law
LAW420 International Commercial Disputes
LAW421 Employment Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Health Law
LAW441 Family Law
Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Anti-Discrimination Law
CMN103 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
CMN107 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
CMN116 Law Honours Thesis
CMN117 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN213 Communication for the Creative Professional
CMN246 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN247 Playing with Genre
CMN260 Writing for Screen
CMN266 Editing for the Communication Professional
CMN304 Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN320 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN352 Writing the Short Story(24 units)
CMN313 Writing Poetry
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 480 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