This Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Journalism recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Communication and Thought | |||
| CMN130 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| LAW101 Foundations of Australian Law A | |||
| LAW103 Criminal Law and Procedure A |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN150 Visual Journalism | |||
| CMN235 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| LAW102 Foundations of Australian Law B | |||
| LAW104 Criminal Law and Procedure B |
Year 2
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN104 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries | |||
| CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN277 Broadcast Journalism | |||
| LAW201 Torts A |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN228 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics | |||
| CMN240 Feature Writing | |||
| CMN237 Online Journalism | |||
| LAW202 Torts B |
Year 3
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN249 Television & Video Journalism | |||
| CMN302 Investigative and Data Journalism | |||
| LAW203 Contracts A |
PLUS select 1 LAW coded developing and graduate level (300/400 coded) elective courses.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW204 Contracts B | |||
| CMN305 News Rounds |
PLUS select 2 LAW coded developing and graduate level (300/400 coded) elective courses.
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 Newsroom | |||
| LAW205 Property A | |||
| LAW301 Constitutional Law | |||
| LAW302 Equity & Trusts |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW206 Property B | |||
| LAW303 Corporations Law | |||
| LAW304 Civil Procedure |
PLUS select 1 LAW coded developing and graduate level (300/400 coded) elective course.
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 Professional Journalism Practice A | |||
| CMN307 Professional Journalism Practice B | |||
| LAW401 Administrative Law | |||
| LAW403 Evidence |
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW402 Professional Conduct | |||
| LAW404 Regulation |
PLUS select 2 LAW coded developing and graduate level (300/400 coded) elective courses.
Please note: Semester offerings for Law elective courses are subject to change and are dependent on student demand.