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. At the same time, you will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. From first year, you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills.
- 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 2024 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.
- ^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. At the same time, you will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. From first year, you will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical legal skills.
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 USC's Moot Court.
- 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 Allied Health Assistance A
LAW102 Think Health
LAW103 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW104 Allied Health Assistance B
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW202 Introductory Bioscience
LAW203 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW204 Teaching HASS in Primary School
LAW205 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
LAW206 Teaching HPE in the Early Years
LAW301 Diversity and Inclusion
LAW302 Curriculum B Middle years 4-10 Assessing Learning
LAW303 Professional Experience: Differentiated Practice
LAW304 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
LAW401 Teaching HPE in Primary School
LAW402 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
LAW403 Professional Learning: Pedagogies of Inclusive Practice
LAW404 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
Not all electives are offered every year. For a list of current Law elective courses click HERE.
LAW307 Teaching the Australian Curriculum: Languages
LAW310 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher
LAW311 Teacher as Global Practitioner
LAW312 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LAW313 Teacher as Researcher
LAW315 Introductory Bioscience
LAW318 Environment and Health
LAW405 Public Health Foundations
LAW406 Communication and Thought
LAW407 Think Health
LAW408 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LAW409 Health Research and Evidence
LAW410 Health Promotion Principles
LAW411 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW412 Science Research Methods
LAW414 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW415 Environmental Health Risk Management
LAW416 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning
LAW417 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW418 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
LAW419 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice
LAW420 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
LAW421 Indigenous Wellbeing Research
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Public Health Practicum
LAW441 Intro to Songwriting and Performance
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Performance 1
CMN106 Performance 2
CMN130 Music and Pop Culture
CMN150 Music and Sound for Screen
COR109 Songwriting 2
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Performance 3
CMN228 Music Video on Location
CMN235 Intro to Songwriting and Performance
CMN237 Performance 2
CMN240 Music and Pop Culture
CMN277 Music and Sound for Screen
CMN302 Communication and Thought
CMN305 Animal Ecology Field Course
CMN312 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
CMN313 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
CMN330 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 480
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 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