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5 Years
Collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, supported by online learning materials
Full time / Part time (Part-time not available to International Students on a Student Visa)
01 March 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta NSW
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB NSW)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Access to Justice Clinical
Students enrolling in this subject may need to have a National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations as they may be conducting their placement in circumstances where they work with minors.
Common Questions
Admission is open to students already enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws program who meet all of the following criteria: completion of at least 160 credit points of law study (or 140 credit points if two Summer subjects are undertaken); demonstration of the likelihood of graduating with an Honours Weighted Average Mark (HWAM) of at least 70 at the time of graduation, or an Admission Average Mark (AAM) of at least 70 at the time of admission; demonstration of satisfactory academic writing skills; and availability of a principal supervisor.
Students can choose from the following majors in the Bachelor of Communication: Advertising (grounding in general principles of communication and practical skills including strategy, creative, digital and social media); Journalism (combining news media understanding with practical experience in broadcast, print and online journalism); Media Arts Production (production skills with practical hands-on experience and theoretical foundation in moving, visual media — available on Parramatta campus only from 2017); and Public Affairs/Public Relations (covering skills and knowledge in public relations including event management, issues and crisis management, campaign development, and an internship placement).
Yes. Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer.
The Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is offered at Parramatta South and Campbelltown campuses of Western Sydney University.
Through the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component, students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students also have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology, and can extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement and international exchange engagements.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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