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 Working With Children, Youth and Families
LAW102 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
LAW103 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW104 Community Development and Social Action
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Human Services Placement 2
LAW202 Direct Practice Processes
LAW203 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
LAW204 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW205 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW206 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW301 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW302 Torts A
LAW303 Torts B
LAW304 Contracts A
LAW401 Contracts B
LAW402 Property A
LAW403 Property B
LAW404 Constitutional Law
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 Equity & Trusts
LAW310 Corporations Law
LAW311 Civil Procedure
LAW312 Administrative Law
LAW313 Professional Conduct
LAW315 Evidence
LAW318 Regulation
LAW405 Commercial Law
LAW406 Children & the Law
LAW407 Law Professional Practice
LAW408 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW409 Building & Construction Law #
LAW410 Indigenous Legal Issues #
LAW411 Advocacy
LAW412 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW414 Planning and Environment Law
LAW415 Elder Law and Succession
LAW416 Intellectual Property
LAW417 Taxation #
LAW418 Public International Law
LAW419 Private International Law
LAW420 International Human Rights Law
LAW421 Legal Internship
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Sports Law
LAW441 International Commercial Disputes
Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Employment Law
CMN103 Health Law
CMN107 Family Law
CMN116 Anti-Discrimination Law
CMN117 Cyber Laws and the Rules of Evidence
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
CMN213 Law Honours Thesis
CMN246 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
CMN247 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN260 Communication for the Creative Professional
CMN266 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
CMN304 Playing with Genre
CMN320 Writing for Screen
CMN352 Editing for the Communication Professional(24 units)
CMN313 Writing for Children and Young Adults
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