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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
LAW102
LAW103
LAW104 Numerical Analysis

Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units

14 required courses (168 units)

LAW201 Discrete Mathematics
LAW202 Applied Mathematics
LAW203 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
LAW204 Landscapes, Place and People
LAW205 Introducing Human Geographies
LAW206 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
LAW301 Historical Geographies
LAW302 The uses and abuses of history
LAW303 Explorations in Environmental History
LAW304 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions
LAW401 Making History in the Digital Age
LAW402 About Japan: Current Perspectives
LAW403 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW404 Introduction to Environmental Justice, Peace and Conflict: Contemporary Issues

PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:

LAW307 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW310 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW311 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
LAW312 Landscapes, Place and People
LAW313 Introducing Human Geographies
LAW315 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
LAW318 Historical Geographies
LAW405 The uses and abuses of history
LAW406 Explorations in Environmental History
LAW407 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions
LAW408 Making History in the Digital Age
LAW409 About Japan: Current Perspectives
LAW410 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW411 Introduction to Environmental Justice, Peace and Conflict: Contemporary Issues
LAW412 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW414 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW415 Environment and Health
LAW416 Environmental Health Risk Management
LAW417 Planning and Environmental Law
LAW418 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
LAW419 Medical Microbiology
LAW420 Food Safety Laws and Regulations

The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Applied Systems Modelling
LAW441 Engineering Hydrology

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 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems
CMN106 Design of Water Supply Systems
CMN130 Design of Roads and Drainage
CMN150 Applied Geospatial Analysis
COR109 Coastal and Marine Ecology

Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units

CMN202 Climate Change Adaptation
CMN228 Coastal Conservation Planning
CMN235 Aquaculture
CMN237 Coastal Geomorphology
CMN240 Communication and Thought
CMN277 Cell Biology
CMN302 Human Physiology
CMN305 Introduction to Nutrition
CMN312 Food in Society
CMN313 Public Health Foundations
CMN330 Chemistry

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