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 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. 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 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW102 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW103 Coastal and Marine Ecology
LAW104 Microbiology
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Food Safety Laws and Regulations
LAW202 Genetics
LAW203 Biosecurity
LAW204 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW205 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW206 Discrete Mathematics
LAW301 Applied Mathematics
LAW302 Accounting Principles
LAW303 Marketing Essentials
LAW304 Discovering Management
LAW401 Igniting Entrepreneurial Talent
LAW402 Marketing Communication
LAW403 Marketing Essentials
LAW404 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for success
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 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
LAW310 Innovation: Addressing Challenges
LAW311 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
LAW312 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
LAW313 Teaching Science in Primary School
LAW315 Teaching HPE in Primary School
LAW318 Teaching Technologies: Curriculum and Pedagogy
LAW405 Teaching Arts in Primary School
LAW406 Teaching HASS in Primary School
LAW407 Professional Experience: Orientation to Teaching and Learning
LAW408 English Language and Literacy
LAW409 Using Data for Learning
LAW410 Teacher as Researcher
LAW411 Teaching Reading and Writing
LAW412 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW414 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW415 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Teaching and Learning
LAW416 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
LAW417 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs
LAW418 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW419
LAW420
LAW421
LAW422
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440
LAW441
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101
CMN106
CMN107
CMN130
CMN150
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202
CMN207
CMN228
CMN237
CMN240
CMN277
CMN302
CMN305
CMN312
CMN313
CMN330
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