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Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)

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.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
098467K
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
5 years
Annual tuition fee 2019
$23,200
Estimated total tuition fee *
$116,000
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • ^It is recommended that students planning to study part-time apply for the Bachelor of Laws rather than a double degree.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 018271
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 9 Rank - 82
UniSC program code
AR316
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
5 years full time or equivalent part time ^
Study mode
Blended Learning
Prerequisites
English (4,SA)
Fee type 2019
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
40
Total units
480 units
Footnotes
  • ^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

Program structure

Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

LAW101 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW102 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW103 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW104 Criminal Law and Procedure B

Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units

14 required courses (168 units)

LAW201 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
LAW202
LAW203
LAW204 Introductory Chemistry
LAW205 Science Research Methods
LAW206 Medical Genetics
LAW301 Introduction to Pharmacology
LAW302 Immunology
LAW303 Organic Chemistry
LAW304 Integrated Physiology
LAW401 Biochemistry
LAW402 Microbiology
LAW403 Medical Microbiology
LAW404 Pathophysiology

PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:

LAW307 Communication Skills for Medicine
LAW310 Integrated Medical Science
LAW311 Medical Biochemistry
LAW312 Health, Law and Ethics
LAW313 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
LAW315 Functional Anatomy
LAW318 Clinical Trials Management
LAW405 Biochemical Pharmacology
LAW406 Clinical Embryology
LAW407 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
LAW408 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
LAW409 Microbial Pathogenesis
LAW410 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
LAW411 Special Research Project
LAW412 Special Research Project
LAW414 Workplace Learning I
LAW415 Workplace Learning II
LAW416 Business Law and Ethics
LAW417 Managing Human Resources
LAW418 Staffing and Remuneration
LAW419 Managing Workplace Relations
LAW420 Employment and Industrial Law

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Leadership and Team Dynamics
LAW441 Training and Development

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 Managing Organisational Change
CMN106 Managing Human Resources
CMN130 Business Law and Ethics
CMN150 Staffing and Remuneration
COR109 Managing Workplace Relations

Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units

CMN202 Employment and Industrial Law
CMN228 Leadership and Team Dynamics
CMN235 Training and Development
CMN237 Managing Organisational Change
CMN240 Environment and Health
CMN277 Health Promotion Principles
CMN302 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
CMN305 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
CMN312 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN313 Communication and Thought
CMN330 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice

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