Creative legal thinking
Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.
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
Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.
From your 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 advanced written communication and analytical skills for a career in law or other fields such as government, arts, media or the creative industries.
- 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.
- Further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
- Have the option to complete Law Honours, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Government Legal Officer
- Journalist
- Technical writer
* New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
Program structure
Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Introduction to Environmental Justice, Peace and Conflict: Contemporary Issues
LAW102 Gender and Culture
LAW103 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
LAW104 Communication and Thought
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Cell Biology
LAW202 Chemistry
LAW203 Science Research Methods
LAW204 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW205 Mathematics Foundations
LAW206 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LAW301 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW302 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW303 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW304 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW401 Torts A
LAW402 Torts B
LAW403 Contracts A
LAW404 Contracts B
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Property A
LAW310 Property B
LAW311 Constitutional Law
LAW312 Equity & Trusts
LAW318 Corporations Law
LAW319 Civil Procedure
LAW405 Administrative Law
LAW406 Professional Conduct
LAW407 Evidence
LAW408 Regulation
LAW410 Commercial Law
LAW411 Children & the Law
LAW412 Law Professional Practice
LAW414 Competition and Consumer Law
LAW415 Advocacy
LAW416 Special Research Project*
LAW417 Legal Dispute Resolution
LAW418 Planning and Environment Law
LAW419 Elder Law and Succession
LAW420 Intellectual Property
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Public International Law
LAW441 Private International Law
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.
Bachelor of Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
CMN101 International Human Rights Law
CMN103 Legal Internship
CMN116 Sports Law
CMN117 International Commercial Disputes
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Employment Law
CMN213 Health Law
CMN246 Family Law
CMN247 Anti-Discrimination Law
CMN260 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
CMN266 Law Honours Thesis
CMN304 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship*
CMN320 Introduction to the Creative Industries
CMN352 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft(24 units)
CMN313 Playing with Genre
*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