Where law and media connect
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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Business Analytics
LAW102 Marketing Communication
LAW103 International Business Strategy
LAW104 Sport and Event Marketing
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Marketing of Social Causes
LAW202 Brand Management
LAW203 Business Analytics 2
LAW204 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
LAW205 Marketing Research Project
LAW206 Anatomy and Physiology
LAW301 Allied Health Assistance A
LAW302 Think Health
LAW303 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW304 Allied Health Assistance B
LAW401 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
LAW402 Introductory Bioscience
LAW403 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW404 Exploring Business Research
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 Marketing Essentials
LAW310 Accounting for Business
LAW311 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
LAW312 Economics for Business
LAW313 Discovering Management
LAW315 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
LAW318 Communication for the Creative Professional
LAW405 Information Systems in Organisations
LAW406 Business Law
LAW407 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LAW408 Business, Governance and Society
LAW409 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
LAW410 Accounting Principles
LAW411 Economics for Business
LAW412 Foundations of Australian Law A
LAW414 Foundations of Australian Law B
LAW415 Discovering Management
LAW416 Criminal Law and Procedure A
LAW417 Torts A
LAW418 Contracts A
LAW419 Financial Accounting
LAW420 Criminal Law and Procedure B
LAW421 Torts B
LAW422 Contracts B
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Exploring Business Research
LAW441 Information Systems in Organisations
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Property A
CMN106 Constitutional Law
CMN107 Property B
CMN130 Corporations Law
CMN150 Contemporary Accounting Issues
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Business Finance
CMN207 Company Accounting
CMN228 Management Accounting
CMN237 Equity & Trusts
CMN240 Auditing and Professional Practice
CMN277 Business, Governance and Society
CMN302 Civil Procedure
CMN305 Taxation Law and Practice
CMN312 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
CMN313 Administrative Law
CMN330 Professional Conduct
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
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