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 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
LAW102 Science Research Methods
LAW103 Indigenous Wellbeing Research
LAW104 Health Practicum
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Introduction to Cyber Security
LAW202 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
LAW203 Intro to Device & Network Security
LAW204 Cryptography, Blockchain and Security
LAW205 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
LAW206 The Art of Steiner Education
LAW301 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation
LAW302 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education
LAW303 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW304 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW401 Social Psychology
LAW402 Motivation and Emotion
LAW403 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW404 Introductory Calculus
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW310 Discrete Mathematics
LAW311 Applied Mathematics
LAW312 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW318 Numerical Analysis
LAW319 Reading in Advanced Mathematics
LAW405 Applied Systems Modelling
LAW406 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW407 Introductory Calculus
LAW408 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW410 Discrete Mathematics
LAW411 Applied Mathematics
LAW412 Reading in Advanced Mathematics
LAW414 Applied Systems Modelling
LAW415 Communication and Thought
LAW416 Anatomy and Physiology
LAW417 Midwifery Foundations
LAW418 Developing Midwifery
LAW419 Midwifery Practice 1
LAW420 Practice Principles for Midwifery and Nursing
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Comprehensive Assessment in Midwifery
LAW441 Introductory Bioscience
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 Health, Culture and Society
CMN106 Research Foundations for Health Practice
CMN130 Therapeutics in Midwifery
CMN150 Midwifery Practice 2
COR109 Advancing Midwifery
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
CMN228 Leadership and governance in maternity care
CMN235 Midwifery Practice 3
CMN237 Midwifery Internship
CMN240 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
CMN277 Health Law and Ethics
CMN302 Drug Therapy
CMN305 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
CMN312 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration
CMN313 Life Crisis
CMN330 The Child Client
*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