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 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
*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 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
LAW102 Music and Sound for Screen Media
LAW103 Industry Project 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
LAW104 Industry Internship 1: Communication, Creativity and Design
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Communication and Thought
LAW202 Abnormal Psychology
LAW203 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
LAW204 Introduction to Design
LAW205 3D Design A
LAW206 3D Design B
LAW301 3D Design C
LAW302 3D Design D
LAW303 3D Design E - Internship/Professional Project
LAW304 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
LAW401 Introduction to Design
LAW402 3D Design A
LAW403 3D Design B
LAW404 3D Design C
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 Systemic Physiology I
LAW310 Systemic Physiology II
LAW311 Pathophysiology
LAW312 Introduction to Pharmacology
LAW313 Immunology
LAW315 Functional Anatomy
LAW318 Exercise Physiology I
LAW405 Communication and Thought
LAW406 Social Work and Human Services Practice
LAW407 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LAW408 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LAW409 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW410 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW411 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW412 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW414 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW415 Torts A
LAW416 Torts B
LAW417 Contracts A
LAW418 Contracts B
LAW419 Property A
LAW420 Property B
LAW421 Constitutional Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Equity & Trusts
LAW441 Corporations Law
Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Civil Procedure
CMN103 Administrative Law
CMN107 Professional Conduct
CMN116 Evidence
CMN117 Regulation
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Commercial Law
CMN213 Children & the Law
CMN246 Law Professional Practice
CMN247 Competition and Consumer Law
CMN260 Building & Construction Law #
CMN266 Indigenous Legal Issues #
CMN304 Advocacy
CMN320 Legal Dispute Resolution
CMN352 Planning and Environment Law(24 units)
CMN313 Elder Law and Succession
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