Creative legal thinking
Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.
- 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
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
Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
LAW102 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
LAW103 Professional Practice of Psychology
LAW104 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Research Dissertation A
LAW202 Research Dissertation B
LAW203 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW204 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW205 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW206 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW301 Torts A
LAW302 Torts B
LAW303 Contracts A
LAW304 Contracts B
LAW401 Property A
LAW402 Property B
LAW403 Constitutional Law
LAW404 Equity & Trusts
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 Corporations Law
LAW310 Civil Procedure
LAW311 Administrative Law
LAW312 Professional Conduct
LAW313 Evidence
LAW315 Regulation
LAW318 Commercial Law
LAW405 Children & the Law
LAW406 Law Professional Practice
LAW407 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW408 Building & Construction Law
LAW409 Indigenous Legal Issues
LAW410 Advocacy
LAW411 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW412 Planning and Environment Law
LAW414 Elder Law and Succession
LAW415 Intellectual Property
LAW416 Taxation
LAW417 Public International Law
LAW418 Private International Law
LAW419 International Human Rights Law
LAW420 Legal Internship
LAW421 Sports Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 International Commercial Disputes
LAW441 Employment Law
Bachelor of Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Health Law
CMN103 Family Law
CMN116 Anti-Discrimination Law
CMN117 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
COR109 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Law Honours Thesis
CMN213 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN246 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN247 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN260 Playing with Genre
CMN266 Communication and Thought
CMN304 Introduction to Screenwriting: The Art of Visual Storytelling
CMN320 Editing for the Communication Professional
CMN352 Writing for Young Adults(24 units)
CMN313 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
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