This Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Journalism recommended study sequence is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN130 The Child Client | |||
| CMN150 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| LAW101 Visual Journalism | |||
| LAW102 Foundations of Australian Law A |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN104 Foundations of Australian Law B | |||
| CMN228 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries | |||
| COR109 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics | |||
| LAW103 Communication and Thought |
Year 2
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN213 Criminal Law and Procedure A | |||
| CMN235 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| CMN237 News Writing and Reporting | |||
| LAW104 Online Journalism |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN277 Criminal Law and Procedure B | |||
| LAW201 Broadcast Journalism | |||
| LAW203 Torts A | |||
| LAW205 Contracts A |
Year 3
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN240 Property A | |||
| LAW202 Feature Writing | |||
| LAW204 Torts B | |||
| LAW206 Contracts B |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN249 Property B | |||
| CMN302 Television & Video Journalism | |||
| LAW301 Investigative and Data Journalism |
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 4
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN305 Constitutional Law | |||
| LAW303 News Rounds | |||
| LAW304 Corporations Law |
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.
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN330 Civil Procedure | |||
| LAW401 Newsroom |
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 5
Semester 2
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMN306 Administrative Law | |||
| CMN307 Professional Journalism Practice A | |||
| LAW402 Professional Journalism Practice B | |||
| LAW404 Professional Conduct |
Semester 1
| Course | Semester of offer (South Bank) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW302 Regulation | |||
| LAW403 Equity & Trusts |
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.