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 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
Law courses
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
LAW101 Design of Roads and Drainage
LAW102 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
LAW103 Plant Diversity and Ecology
LAW104 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
Developing and Graduate courses (20) 240 units
14 required courses (168 units)
LAW201 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
LAW202 Introduction to Weather and Climate
LAW203 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
LAW204 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying
LAW205 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
LAW206 Coastal and Marine Ecology
LAW301 Environmental and Resource Economics
LAW302 Environmental Chemistry
LAW303 Climate Change Adaptation
LAW304 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
LAW401 Coastal Conservation Planning
LAW402 Plant Growth and Reproduction
LAW403 Climate Change Mitigation
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 Biochemistry
LAW310 Molecular Biology
LAW311 Microbiology
LAW312 Biotechnology: Research to Product
LAW313 Molecular Biotechnology
LAW315 Bioinformatics
LAW318 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
LAW405 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
LAW406 Biotechnology: Research to Product
LAW407 Molecular Biotechnology
LAW408 Bioinformatics
LAW409 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW410 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW411 International Community Development and Global Justice
LAW412 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW414 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW415 Understanding Cultural Diversity
LAW416 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
LAW417 Gender and Culture
LAW418 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW419 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW420 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
LAW421 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
LAW422 Introduction to Psychology A
The following 2 elective courses (24 units) are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW441 Research Methods in Psychology A
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (5) 60 units
CMN101 Research Methods in Psychology B
CMN106 Human Associative Learning
CMN107 Abnormal Psychology
CMN130 Physiological Psychology
CMN150 Introduction to Human Development
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
CMN202 Social Psychology
CMN207 Motivation and Emotion
CMN228 Fundamentals of Photography
CMN237 Photographic Narratives
CMN240 The Photography Professional
CMN277 Photomedia Curation
CMN302 Marketing Essentials
CMN305 Services Marketing
CMN312 The World of Tourism, Leisure and Events
CMN313 Creating and Managing Event Experiences
CMN330 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
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