This Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Journalism Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Administrative Law | |||
| CMN130 Evidence | |||
| LAW101 Professional Conduct | |||
| LAW103 Regulation |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN150 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN235 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives | |||
| LAW102 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics | |||
| LAW104 Introduction to Journalism |
Year 2
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN104 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| CMN213 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| CMN277 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| LAW201 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN228 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN240 The Writer and the Law | |||
| CMN237 Researching Media and Audiences | |||
| LAW202 Communication Campaign Planning |
Year 3
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN214 Public Relations Writing | |||
| CMN227 Social Media | |||
| CMN249 Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| LAW203 Community Engagement Events |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW204 Politics and the Media |
PLUS select 3 advanced level (300/400 coded) elective courses from the USC Law School.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.
Year 4
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN330 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| LAW205 International Communication | |||
| LAW301 Internship/Industry Project | |||
| LAW302 Communication and Thought |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW206 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| LAW303 Foundations of Australian Law A | |||
| LAW304 Criminal Law and Procedure A |
PLUS select 1 advanced level (300/400 coded) elective course from the USC Law School.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.
Year 5
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN306 Visual Journalism | |||
| CMN307 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| LAW401 Foundations of Australian Law B | |||
| LAW403 Criminal Law and Procedure B |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW402 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries | |||
| LAW404 Editing for the Communications Professional |
PLUS select 2 advanced level (300/400 coded) elective courses from the USC Law School.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.