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.
Last intake Semester 2, 2018. Refer to AR316 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- 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) 60 units
COR109 Structural Engineering
LAW101 Engineering Research Methodology
LAW102 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
LAW103 Engineering Project Management
LAW104 Construction Technology
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Engineering Project 1
LAW202 Engineering Sustainable Design
LAW203 Advanced Soil Mechanics
LAW204 Engineering Project 2
LAW205 Design of Roads and Drainage
LAW206 Concrete Structures and Technology
LAW301 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
LAW302 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
LAW303 Qualitative Research Methods
LAW304 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
LAW401 Honours Reading Course for BU401 and BU402
LAW402
LAW403 Communication and Thought
LAW404 Foundations of Australian Law A
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) 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 (24 units) 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) 36 units
CMN104 Regulation
CMN130 Commercial Law
CMN150 Children & the Law
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
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 no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses (180 units) 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) 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 the academic calendar dates
- 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 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 dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students