Where the law and the media connect.
Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
- 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.
Our journalism degree produces journalists with a strong sense of ethics and practical skills in print, broadcast and digital media. Develop cutting-edge problem-solving and communication skills to work across a range of media platforms.
You will cover all the academic courses required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia. You will engage in active learning experiences and gain practical skills right from your first year. For example, you will observe volunteer lawyers conducting client interviews at an advice clinic operated by Suncoast Community Legal Service.
You will 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. You can further develop your skills by working with Legal Service clients under legal supervision in law professional practice, or undertake a legal internship.
Take advantage of careers for law graduates with especially strong English skills in areas such as parliamentary counsel, contract drafting, corporate writing and legal publishing.
Law Honours is available, usually without extending the time required to complete your degree.
Career opportunities
This double degree offers a wide range of career opportunities including as a solicitor, barrister, government legal officer, journalist, corporate or government communications, technical writing.
Registration
The degree is an approved academic qualification for admission to the legal profession. Graduates must undertake a further period of practical legal training before being admitted as a legal practitioner.
Program structure
USC Law School courses
Introductory courses (5)
COR109 Anatomy and Physiology
LAW101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
LAW102 Principles of Nutrition
LAW103 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
LAW104 Motor Control and Learning
Advanced courses (20)
14 required courses:
LAW201 Outdoor Environmental Expeditions
LAW202 Leading Coastal Environmental Studies*
LAW203
LAW204 Communication and Thought
LAW205 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
LAW206 Introduction to Psychology B
LAW301 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW302 Introductory Counselling Skills
LAW303 Introduction to Psychology A
LAW304 Communication and Thought
LAW401 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
LAW402 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LAW403 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
LAW404 Foundations of Human Behaviour
PLUS select 6 elective courses from:
LAW305 Communication and Thought
LAW306 Cell Biology
LAW307 Biodiversity and Ecology
LAW309 Chemistry
LAW310 Science Research Methods
LAW311 Discovering Science
LAW316 Introduction to Mathematics
LAW318 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LAW405 Introductory Calculus
LAW406 Advanced Research Methods
LAW407 Advanced Discipline Readings
LAW408 Innovation and Management Decision Making
LAW410 Leading and Managing Organisations
LAW411 Strategic Management
LAW412 Marketing Management
LAW414 Accounting for Managers
LAW415 Economics for Managers
LAW416 Managing Research
The following 2 elective courses are only available to students who have been accepted into honours in Law:
LAW440 Corporate Finance
LAW441 Animal Ecology Field Course
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.
Journalism courses
Introductory courses (3)
CMN104 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
CMN130 Cell Biology
CMN150 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (12)
CMN213 Animal Form, Function and Evolution
CMN228 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
CMN235 Biodiversity and Ecology
CMN237 Science Research Methods
CMN240 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
CMN249 Coastal and Marine Ecology
CMN277 Animal Ecophysiology
CMN302 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
CMN305 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
CMN306 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
CMN307 Coastal Conservation Planning
CMN330 Animal Behaviour
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
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 480 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete 5 introductory level (100 coded) required law courses including COR109
- Complete 14 advanced level (200/300/400 coded) required law courses
- Complete 6 law electives
- Complete 3 introductory level (100 coded) required School of Communication and Creative Industries courses
- Complete 12 advanced level (200/300 coded) required journalism courses
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- 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 Coordinator
- Honours in Law available for high performing students