Where law and media intersect
Acquire the knowledge and ability for two professions in this double degree. The journalism component produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. From the 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.
- 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 2024 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.
Acquire the knowledge and ability for two professions in this double degree. The journalism component produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. From the 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 cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
- 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 our new Moot Court venue.
- Develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice and also complete a journalism internship.
- Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
- Solicitor
- Government Legal Officer
- Journalist
- Digital communications officer
- Communications officer – corporate or government
- Technical writer
Program structure
Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
LAW102 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
LAW103 Human Associative Learning
LAW104 Abnormal Psychology
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Adult Development and Ageing
LAW202 Simulation in Practice Education
LAW203 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LAW204 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
LAW205 Professional Internship
LAW206 Social Work and Human Services Practice
LAW301 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LAW302 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW303 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW304 Engaging Effectively with Aboriginal People
LAW401 Advanced Social Research
LAW402 Critical Social Theory: Power, Critique and Praxis
LAW403 Engaging effectively with culturally diverse people
LAW404 Collective Critical Practice: Developmental Approaches
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Critical Reflection: Practice and Research
LAW310 Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy Contexts
LAW311 Critical Practice: Self Determination and Social Change
LAW312 Families: challenges, critique and change
LAW313 Critical Social Work in Health
LAW315 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1
LAW318 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
LAW405 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1
LAW406 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
LAW407 Masters of Social Work Field Education 1
LAW408 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
LAW409 Foundations of Sustainability
LAW410 Measuring Sustainability
LAW411 Communicating Sustainability
LAW412 Sustainability Problem Solving
LAW414 Foundations of Engineering
LAW415 Professional Practice
LAW416 Engineering Management
LAW417 Engineering System Design
LAW418 Engineering Project Management Principles
LAW419 Engineering Contracts and Procurement
LAW420 Engineering Project Execution
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Integrative Group Project
LAW441 Advanced Engineering Project 1
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 (5) 60 units
CMN101 Advanced Engineering Project 2
CMN106 Risk Engineering
CMN130 Engineering Project Resource Planning
CMN150 Sustainable Transport Systems
COR109 Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Environmental Engineering
CMN228 Advanced Digital Communications
CMN235 Electrical Power Distribution Engineering
CMN237 Advanced Digital and Embedded Systems
CMN240 Image Processing and Machine Vision
CMN277 Actuators and Drives in Mechatronic Systems
CMN302 Advanced Control Systems Engineering
CMN305 Advanced Engineering Materials
CMN312 Heat Transfer
CMN313 Computational Analysis
CMN330 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
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 488 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