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 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.
- ^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 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
LAW102 Cultural Heritage
LAW103 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
LAW104 Secondary Professional Learning 2: Managing the Diverse Learning
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Arts Education: Curriculum A
LAW202 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum A
LAW203 Arts Education: Curriculum B
LAW204 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum B
LAW205 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
LAW206 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
LAW301 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
LAW302 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion
LAW303 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
LAW304 The Psychology of Learning
LAW401 Using Data for Learning
LAW402 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
LAW403 Medical Genetics
LAW404 Advanced Genetics
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 Population Ecology and Genetics
LAW310 Genetics
LAW311 Intro to Songwriting and Production
LAW312 Intro to Songwriting and Performance
LAW313 Performance 2
LAW315 Music and Pop Culture
LAW318 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW405 Music Video on Location
LAW406 Production 3
LAW407 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW408 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW409 Social Psychology
LAW410 Motivation and Emotion
LAW411 Advanced Health Assessment
LAW412 Simulation in Practice Education
LAW414 Responding in the Emergency Context
LAW415 Coordinating Complex Emergency Situations
LAW416 Global Emergency Issues
LAW417 Independent Study
LAW418 Assessment in Mental Health
LAW419 Communication and Thought
LAW420 Cell Biology
LAW421 Human Physiology
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Introduction to Nutrition
LAW441 Food in Society
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Public Health Foundations
CMN106 Chemistry
CMN130 Food Studies
CMN150 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
COR109 Public Health Nutrition
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Principles of Nutrition
CMN228 Food, Nutrition and Menu Design
CMN235 Food and the Consumer
CMN237 Nutrition Communication
CMN240 Project Management for Nutrition Practice
CMN277 Complementary Approaches to Food and Nutrition
CMN302 Nutrition Practicum
CMN305 Introduction to Marketing
CMN312 Communication Theory and Practice
CMN313 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
CMN330 Introduction to Journalism
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