Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication
La Trobe University
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About
The media landscape is evolving, and we need new legal frameworks. La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication prepares you to stay one step ahead with skills and experience to navigate media.
In your law studies, you'll cover key areas of legal practice and build transferable skills – such as advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution. You'll build expertise in media and communication as you learn contract management, media regulation and representation.
When it comes to learning, there's no substitute for hands-on experience. At La Trobe, you'll get opportunities to undertake placements in a range of legal and media settings, so you'll graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to launch your career.
Areas of study
Creative and professional writing, journalism, law, marketing, media industries, sports media.
Career opportunities
Intellectual property lawyer, in-house counsel, barrister or solicitor, media and communications manager, social media manager.
Professional recognition
Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course can be found on the La Trobe website.
Practical experience
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment.
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Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 3 in Ancient History, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Studies of Religion II, Society and Culture;
- Band 2 in any Language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Applicants with higher education study
This course uses the entire Academic Record as part of its selection considerations.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations
Applicants with work and life experience
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
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