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 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
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 our new Moot Court venue.
- 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 Coursework 2 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
LAW102 Coursework 3 AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
LAW103 Dissertation A AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
LAW104 Dissertation B AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Dissertation C AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
LAW202 Dissertation Final 12 units AR401/AR402 School of Communication & Creative Industries
LAW203 Dissertation Final 24 units AR401/AR402 Sch of Comm & Creative Industries
LAW204 Dissertation Final 36 units AR401/AR402 Sch of Comm & Creative Industries
LAW205 Dissertation Final 48 units AR401/AR402 Sch of Comm & Creative Industries
LAW206 Elements of Design
LAW301 Fundamentals of Photography
LAW302 Drawing Practice
LAW303 Introduction to Games Programming
LAW304 Art, Design and Digital Culture
LAW401 Design Methods
LAW402 Design Futures
LAW403 Photographic Narratives
LAW404 Photomedia Curation
PLUS select 6 elective courses (72 units) from:
LAW307 Visual Communication and Culture
LAW310 Creative Engagement
LAW311 Sensing Environments
LAW312 Design Capstone
LAW313 Work Integrated Learning Project
LAW315 Work Integrated Learning Placement
LAW318 Communication and Thought
LAW405 Introduction to Economics
LAW406 Introduction to Management
LAW407 Introduction to Marketing
LAW408 Business Analytics
LAW409 Accounting for Business
LAW410 Introduction to Informatics
LAW411 Business Law and Ethics
LAW412 Consumer Behaviour
LAW414 Services Marketing
LAW415 Marketing Communication
LAW416 Marketing of Social Causes
LAW417 Brand Management
LAW418 International Marketing
LAW419 Food Marketing
LAW420 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Contemporary and Emerging Marketing Perspectives
LAW441 Sport and Event Marketing
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.
Bachelor of Creative Industries courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Marketing Research Project
CMN103 International Marketing
CMN116 Food Marketing
CMN117 Sport and Event Marketing
COR109 Marketing Research Project
Developing and Graduate courses (10) 132 units
CMN200 Creating and Leveraging Digital Products
CMN213 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
CMN246 Marketing Essentials
CMN247 Information Systems in Organisations
CMN260 Communication and Thought
CMN266 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
CMN304 Discovering Science
CMN320 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
CMN352 Individual Learner Needs(24 units)
CMN313 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
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 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