be at least 18 years old when you start study
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects)
Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3
Qualifications listed below, that are the equivalent to Australian Year 12, must be completed within the last five years.
Tests listed below must have been completed within the last two years.
IELTS (Academic)
Overall score of 7.0 with minimum 7.0 in writing and speaking and 6.5 in reading and listening
TOEFL
Paper-based — overall score of 600-617 with minimum essay score of 5.0
Internet-based — overall score of 100 with minimum score of 25 for writing and speaking and 23 in all other sections
Pearson Test of English
Overall score of 65 with minimum of 65 in writing and speaking and 58 in all other subtests
CAE/CPE
Overall score of 186 with no less than 186 in speaking and writing, and no less than 177 in the other skills
Language of Instruction English (LOI)
LoI English will be considered in limited circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have successfully completed at least two years of senior secondary, post-secondary (eg VET/TAFE) or tertiary study where the language of instruction is English, completed within the last five years in any of the countries listed, may be considered: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America. LoI English will not be considered for studies undertaken in countries that don’t appear in this list.
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.
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Solicitor
Government legal officer
Journalist
Digital communications officer
Communications officer – corporate or government
Technical writer
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
