Where law and media intersect
Acquire the knowledge and ability for two professions in this double degree. The journalism component produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. From the first year you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills such as observing volunteer lawyers conduct client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
- ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Acquire the knowledge and ability for two professions in this double degree. The journalism component produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. From the first year you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills such as observing volunteer lawyers conduct client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
In this program you will:
- Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
- Cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
- 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.
- Develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice and also complete a journalism internship.
- Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
- Solicitor
- Government Legal Officer
- Journalist
- Digital communications officer
- Communications officer – corporate or government
- Technical writer
* New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
Program structure
Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Teaching English: Language, Literature and Literacy
LAW102 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
LAW103 Professional Experience: Teacher Identity and Professional Practice
LAW104 Internship
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW202 Teacher as Researcher
LAW203 Using Data for Learning
LAW204 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
LAW205 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW206 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW301 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW302 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW303 Torts A
LAW304 Torts B
LAW401 Contracts A
LAW402 Contracts B
LAW403 Property A
LAW404 Property B
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Constitutional Law
LAW310 Equity & Trusts
LAW311 Corporations Law
LAW312 Civil Procedure
LAW318 Administrative Law
LAW319 Professional Conduct
LAW405 Evidence
LAW406 Regulation
LAW407 Commercial Law
LAW408 Children & the Law
LAW410 Law Professional Practice
LAW411 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW412 Advocacy
LAW414 Special Research Project*
LAW415 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW416 Planning and Environment Law
LAW417 Elder Law and Succession
LAW418 Intellectual Property
LAW419 Public International Law
LAW420 Private International Law
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 International Human Rights Law
LAW441 Legal Internship
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 (5) 60 units
CMN101 Sports Law
CMN106
CMN130
CMN150
COR109
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202
CMN228 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
CMN235 Law Honours Thesis
CMN237
CMN240
CMN277 Introduction to Journalism
CMN302 Digital Journalism
CMN305 Business, Governance and Society
CMN312 Communication and Thought
CMN313 Screen Media Production
CMN330 Media Law and Ethics
*New course, subject to final approval
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 488 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units 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 academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- 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 dependant on student demand. For more information on elective availability please contact your Program Coordinator
- Honours in Law is available for high performing students and approval from the Program Coordinator