Where the law and the media connect.
Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
Last intake Semester 2, 2018. Refer to AR316 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- 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.
Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will research answers to legal problems, prepare advice, present legal argument, observe court proceedings, and take part in simulated court presentations in our new Moot Court venue. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
Take advantage of careers for law graduates with especially strong English skills in areas such as parliamentary counsel, contract drafting, corporate writing and legal publishing.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities
This double degree offers a wide range of career opportunities including as a solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, journalist, corporate or government communications, technical writing.
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) 60 units
COR109 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW101 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW102 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
LAW103 Human Services Placement 1
LAW104 Working With Children, Youth and Families
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units):
LAW201 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
LAW202 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW203 Mental Health and Wellbeing
LAW204 Community Development and Social Action
LAW205 Organisational and Legal Contexts for Practice
LAW206 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LAW301 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW302 Direct Practice Processes
LAW303 Human Services Placement 2
LAW304 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
LAW401 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW402 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW403 Torts A
LAW404 Contracts A
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW310 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW311 Torts B
LAW312 Contracts B
LAW318 Property A
LAW407 Constitutional Law
LAW408 Equity & Trusts
LAW414 Property B
LAW415 Corporations Law
LAW416 Civil Procedure
LAW417 Administrative Law
LAW418 Evidence
LAW419 Professional Conduct
LAW420 Regulation
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Communication and Thought
LAW441 Introduction to Marketing
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 Coordinator.
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (3) 36 units
CMN104 Introduction to Informatics
CMN130 Introduction to Management
CMN150 Business Analytics
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
CMN213 Accounting for Business
CMN228 Introduction to Economics
CMN235 Business Law and Ethics
CMN237 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
CMN240 Professional Learning: The Role of the Teacher
CMN249 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
CMN277 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
CMN302 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
CMN305 Engaging Diverse Learners
CMN306 Professional Learning: Facilitating the Learning Environment
CMN307 Teaching History and Geography in the Primary School
CMN330 Teaching Arts in Primary Schools
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
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses (180 units) 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) 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 the academic calendar dates
- 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
- 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 dependent on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students