Develop first-class legal knowledge and critical communication skills
This combined program arms you with the tools to communicate effectively and think critically, supported by your knowledge of legal practice and your choice from a broad range of Arts majors including social science, communication and languages.
- 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.
This combined program arms you with the tools to communicate effectively and think critically, supported by your knowledge of legal practice and your choice from a broad range of Arts majors including social science, communication and languages.
You’ll cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You’ll conduct client interviews, prepare legal advice, undertake legal research and observe litigation and gain practical experience in USC’s Law Clinic and mock court.
From first year, you’ll work with local legal practitioners at the Suncoast Community Legal Service assisting real clients with their legal problems.
Majors
A broad range of arts majors are available, refer to the Bachelor of Arts for further details.
Career opportunities
Solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, corporate in-house counsel. Refer to Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts.
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 Nursing Practicum 2
LAW101 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
LAW102 Health Law and Ethics
LAW103 Drug Therapy
LAW104 Health Alteration
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
LAW202 Nursing Internship
LAW203 Nursing Practicum 4
LAW204 Acute Health Alteration
LAW205 Cultural Diversity in Nursing and Midwifery
LAW206 Caring for the Older Client
LAW301 Life Crisis - Translating Theory Into Caring Practice
LAW302 The Child Client
LAW303 Communication Theory and Practice
LAW304 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
LAW401 Communication and Thought
LAW402 Introduction to Journalism
LAW403 Introduction to Creative Advertising
LAW404 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LAW306 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LAW307 Editing for the Communications Professional
LAW308 Crisis and Issues Management
LAW309 The Writer and the Law
LAW310 Communication Campaign Planning
LAW311 Community Engagement Events
LAW312 International Communication
LAW313 Public Relations Writing
LAW314 Researching Media and Audiences
LAW315 Public Relations Internship/Industry Project
LAW316 Social Media
LAW405 Politics and the Media
LAW406 Communication and Thought
LAW407 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW408 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW409 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW410 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW411 Torts A
LAW412 Torts B
LAW413 Contracts A
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 Leaders.
Arts majors and minors
Major courses (8)
Select 8 courses from your chosen major study area:
- Australian Studies
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Journalism
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Screen and Media Studies
- Sociology
- Sustainability - Society
Minor courses (4)
Select 4 courses from your chosen minor study area:
- Australian Studies
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- English
- Geography
- History
- Indigenous Studies
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Politics and International Relations
- Public Policy
- Screen and Media Studies
- Sociology
- Sustainability
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- 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 elective courses
- Complete 1 major (8 courses) from the Arts majors listed below
- Complete 1 minor (4 courses) from the Arts minors listed below
- Complete 3 required elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
- 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. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
- 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 Leaders.