Creative legal thinking
Prepare for work as a legal practitioner and pursue your passion for writing and publishing with this double degree.
- 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
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 USC's Moot Court.
- 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
Program structure
Bachelor of Laws courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Foundations of Engineering
LAW102 Engineering Statics
LAW103 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LAW104 Introduction to Engineering Design
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Earth's Surface Processes
LAW202 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW203 Introductory Calculus
LAW204 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW205 Introductory Chemistry
LAW206 Physics
LAW301 Science Research Methods
LAW302 Structural Analysis and Computer Modelling
LAW303 Soil Mechanics
LAW304 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW401 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
LAW402 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
LAW403 Weather and Climate
LAW404 Geographic Information Science and Technology
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 Thermofluids 1
LAW310 Mechanics of Materials
LAW311 Engineering Materials
LAW312 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
LAW313 Numerical Analysis
LAW315 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
LAW318 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
LAW405 Structural Engineering
LAW406 Design of Roads and Drainage
LAW407 Engineering Hydrology
LAW408 Construction Technology
LAW409 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment systems
LAW410 Sustainable Transport Systems
LAW411 Engineering Sustainable Design
LAW412 Concrete Structures and Technology
LAW414 Engineering Project Management
LAW415 Engineering Research Methodology
LAW416 Engineering Project 1
LAW417 Engineering Project 2
LAW418 Restoration Ecology
LAW419 Population Ecology and Genetics
LAW420 Coastal Geomorphology
LAW421 Soil Mechanics
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Structural Engineering
LAW441 Engineering Project Management
Bachelor of Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Design of Roads and Drainage
CMN103 Engineering Research Methodology
CMN116 Engineering Project 1
CMN117 Engineering Project 2
COR109 Engineering Sustainable Design
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment systems
CMN213 Concrete Structures and Technology
CMN246 Sustainable Transport Systems
CMN247 Numerical Analysis
CMN260 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
CMN266 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
CMN304 Biodiversity and Ecology
CMN320 Chemistry - Enabling your Future
CMN352 Biology(24 units)
CMN313 Art, Design and Digital Culture
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