IELTS (Academic Module), Overall 6.5 No individual band below 6.0
PTE Academic, 58 (no communicative skill less than 50)
TOEFL iBT, 79 (no less than 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking 21 in writing)
C1 Advanced*, 176, no band less than 169
Common European Framework, B2
Published Guaranteed ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank): 85
Australian Foundation (min overall %): 80%
International Baccalaureate IB Diploma – Standard Entry: 33
International Baccalaureate IB Diploma – Predicted Grade:35
The Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Media and Communication combines studies in commercial law, emphasising intellectual property law, with the knowledge to specialise in the media, communications and multimedia industries.
Learn about trade marks, patents and designs, copyright, the prohibition of misleading or deceptive conduct and competition law. Gain the skills to protect the rights of those who innovate or create.
Gain knowledge about how the media is evolving through an examination of issues such as ownership, control of the media and the impact of new media technologies on society. Develop professional communication skills.
Complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas. Become familiar with the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises.
CRICOS code: 092705E
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Media and Communication requires students to complete units of study to the value of 500 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.
Core studies for Bachelor of Laws
20 units (250 credit points)
Units
Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation
Contract Law - # Priestley unit
Commercial Law
Torts 1 - # Priestley unit
Criminal Law and Procedure - # Priestley unit
Torts 2 - # Priestley unit
Legal Writing
Evidence - # Priestley unit
Administrative Law - # Priestley unit
Trade Marks and Related Rights *
Federal and State Constitutional Law - # Priestley unit
Property Law - # Priestley unit
Land Law - # Priestley unit
Legal Technology and Innovation
Copyright *
Patents and Designs *
Equity and Trusts * - # Priestley unit
Company Law * - # Priestley unit
Legal Practice & Professional Conduct * - # Priestley unit
Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution - # Priestley unit
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
Core studies for Bachelor of Media and Communication
4 units (50 credit points)
Units
Professional Communication Practice
Media Content and Creation
Introduction to Media Studies
Global Media Industries
Major for Bachelor of Media and Communication
8 units (100 credit points)
Selected major: Advertising
Gain vital knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the complex and creative world of advertising. Explore effective design and strategy, as well as advertising development, implementation and evaluation. Learn how to design advertisements that not only please clients but achieve the ultimate purpose of reaching the audience in the desired way.
Units
Principles of Advertising
Advertising Issues: Regulation, Ethics & Cultural Considerations *
Concept Development and Copywriting
Business of Media
Sports/Advertising/Media
Advertising, Media Planning and Purchasing *
Advertising Management and Campaigns Project *
Professional Practice: Client and Agency Management *
*Outcome unit – completion demonstrates the attainment of course learning outcomes
Placement for Bachelor of Laws
3 units (0 credit points)
Units
Professional Experience in Law 1
Professional Experience in Law 2
Professional Experience in Law 3
Other studies
8 units (100 credit points)
Choose from a combination of the following course components to complete 100 credit points of other study. Students may also select elective units (12.5 credit points each).
+ Work Integrated Learning
+ Advanced minor
Advanced minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points in a field of study which builds upon your first major. Advanced minors can only be taken in conjunction with specific majors - more information will be available soon.
+ Minors
Minors are a structured set of 4 units or 50 credit points and may be chosen from any field of study.
+ Elective units
Any of the following units may be undertaken.
Units
Further to the 4 specialised Law units choose a further 4 units comprised of electives or a minor
International Commercial Law #
Law and the Media #
Taxation Law #
Public and Private International Law #
Competition Law and Policy #
Asian Commercial Law #
Privacy in Law and Society #
Indonesia Law, Governance and Culture Study Tour #
Advanced Criminal Law and Sentencing #
US Intellectual Property Law #
Legal Research Project #
Advanced Legal Research Project 1 #
Advanced Legal Research Project 2 #
+ Signature Series
Graduates will have the theoretical and practical knowledge required to operate effectively in diverse settings such as law firms and barristers’ chambers, not-for-profit organisations, government, small businesses, as well as media and communication organisations.
In particular, the specialisation in intellectual property law equips graduates for careers in the new knowledge economy, giving them the skills to work in media and entertainment, design, branding and advertising, and in internet companies and firms advising information-dependent industries.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
