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.
- 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)
COR109
LAW101
LAW102 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW103 Social Work and Human Services Practice
LAW104 Group Processes and Practice
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW202 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW203 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People
LAW204 Human Services Placement 1
LAW205 Human Services Placement 2
LAW206 Working with Children, Youth and Families
LAW301 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
LAW302 Community Development and Social Action
LAW303 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches
LAW304 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
LAW401 Indigenous Australia and the State
LAW402 Social Research
LAW403 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW404 Health and Mental Health in Australia
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW306 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW307 Gender and Culture
LAW309 Communication and Thought
LAW310 Think Health
LAW311 Cell Biology
LAW316 Human Physiology
LAW318 Human Anatomy
LAW405 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW406 Science Research Methods
LAW407 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
LAW408 Human Pathophysiology
LAW410 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
LAW411 Functional Anatomy
LAW412 Biomechanics I
LAW414 Exercise Prescription and Programming II
LAW415 Exercise Physiology I
LAW416 Introduction to Sports Medicine
The following 2 elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Sport and Exercise Psychology
LAW441 Motor Control and Learning
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)
CMN104 Introduction to Clinical Placement
CMN130 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
CMN150 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
Advanced courses (12)
CMN213 Biomechanics II
CMN228 Exercise Physiology II
CMN235 Sports Nutrition
CMN237 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
CMN240 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
CMN249 Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation
CMN277 Case Management and Occupational Rehabilitation
CMN302 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
CMN305 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
CMN306 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
CMN307 Advanced Professional Experience for Exercise Science
CMN330 Communication and Thought
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 5 introductory level (100 coded) required law courses including COR109
- Complete 14 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) required law courses
- Complete 6 law electives
- Complete 3 introductory level (100 coded) required School of Communication and Creative Industries courses
- Complete 12 advanced level (200/300 coded) required journalism courses
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses 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)
- 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 Planning your study page to manage your progression
- 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