Where law and media connect
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. At the same time, you will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. From first year, you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills.
- 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.
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. At the same time, you will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. From first year, you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills.
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 USC's Moot Court.
- 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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
LAW102 Plant Growth and Reproduction
LAW103 Advanced Genetics
LAW104 Microbiology
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Genetics
LAW202 Dynamics 1
LAW203 Manufacturing Technology
LAW204 Mechanical Design 1
LAW205 Mechanical Design 2
LAW206 Advanced Counselling Skills and Theories 1
LAW301 Counselling and Mental Health
LAW302 Ethics and Reflective Practice
LAW303 Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Counselling
LAW304 Research Design: Methodology and Literature Review
LAW401 Counselling Interventions: Expressive Therapies
LAW402 Solution Focussed Brief Therapy – Clinical Practicum
LAW403 Advanced Counselling Skills and Theories 2
LAW404 Professional Development and Supervision 1
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 Internship 1
LAW310 Counselling Children and Young People
LAW311 Research Project
LAW312 Internship 2
LAW313 Professional Development 2
LAW315 Counselling and Addictions
LAW318 Research Project B
LAW405 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LAW406 Introduction to Engineering Design
LAW407 Science Research Methods
LAW408 Mechanical Design 1
LAW409 Communication and Thought
LAW410 Business Analytics
LAW411 Introduction to Economics
LAW412 Management and Organisational Behaviour
LAW414 Introduction to Marketing
LAW415 Accounting for Business
LAW416 Introduction to Informatics
LAW417 Business Law and Ethics
LAW418 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LAW419 Innovation Management and Professional Development
LAW420 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
LAW421 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
LAW422 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW441 Management Informatics
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Innovation by Design
CMN106 Project Management Principles
CMN107 Innovation Management and Professional Development
CMN130 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
CMN150 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Management Informatics
CMN207 Innovation by Design
CMN228 Project Management Principles
CMN237 Leading and Managing Organisations
CMN240 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
CMN277 Mental Health and Neuroscience: Translational Research
CMN302 Youth Mental Health and Neurobiology
CMN305 Neuroimaging Advances in Mental Health
CMN312 Understanding and Preventing Suicide
CMN313 Healthy Brain Ageing
CMN330 Neurocognition and Mental Health
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
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