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 2023 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 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW102 Group Work
LAW103 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW104 Community Development and Social Action
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
LAW202 English Language and Literacy
LAW203 Science Research Methods
LAW204 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW205 Assessing Learning
LAW206 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
LAW301 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW302 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW303 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW304 Teacher as Researcher
LAW401 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
LAW402 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
LAW403 The Psychology of Learning
LAW404 Using Data for Learning
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 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
LAW310 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
LAW311 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
LAW312 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 2
LAW313 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
LAW315 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
LAW318 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
LAW405 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
LAW406 Teaching Senior Secondary Psychology
LAW407 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW408 Communication and Thought
LAW409 Introductory Bioscience
LAW410 Concepts in Human Occupation
LAW411 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW412 Human Physiology
LAW414 Human Anatomy
LAW415 Participation in Occupation
LAW416 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW417 Health Research and Evidence
LAW418 Therapeutic Skills
LAW419 Introduction to Human Development
LAW420 Functional Anatomy
LAW421 Occupational Therapy Theory
LAW422 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
LAW441 Foundations of Practice 1: Exploring Core Concepts of Professional Practice
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
CMN106 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
CMN107 Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
CMN130 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Research Pathway)
CMN150 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice
CMN207 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
CMN228 Media Law and Ethics
CMN237
CMN240 Feature Writing
CMN277 Video production and television journalism
CMN302 Investigative and Data Journalism
CMN305
CMN312
CMN313
CMN330 Newsroom
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