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Course Overview
Develop the legal judgement and communication expertise to shape informed public conversations about complex legal and social issues with La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication.
In this double degree, you will build a strong foundation in Australian law while developing the expertise to interpret and communicate complex legal and social issues for diverse audiences. You'll study legal principles, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution alongside journalism, strategic communication, digital media and public affairs, learning how law, media and technology influence public debate, reputation and policy in an increasingly digital world.
Gain practical experience through legal placements, media projects, campaign development, legal advocacy tasks and industry-informed learning. Build your communication expertise in La Trobe's fully functioning Upstart newsroom, creating content in a real-world media environment. You'll also explore contemporary issues including AI-generated media, misinformation, platform governance, content moderation and digital ethics.
By studying the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication, you will learn how to:
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Plenty Rd, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria 3086
Student Information
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Eligibility
Domestic students:
Recent secondary education (Year 12)
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Selection rank adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Additional selection information
International students:
Recent secondary education (Year 12)
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
English language requirements
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Career & Study Pathways
Graduate with the legal judgement and communication expertise to interpret and communicate complex legal and social issues across diverse media and professional contexts. Possible careers include:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Academic Integrity Module
Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Dispute Resolution
Introduction to Media Production
Legal Institutions and Methods
Principles of Criminal Law
Principles of Public Law
Writing for Media
Contract Law A
Contract Law B
Media, Law and Ethics
Principles of Constitutional Law
Principles of Tort Law
Using Social Media
Civil Procedure
Foundations of Property Law
Real Property Law
Statutory Interpretation
Evidence and Criminal Procedure
Principles of Administrative Law
Company Law
Principles of Equity and Trusts
Law Internship B
Legal Practice and Conduct
Legal Research Project
Legal Practice and Conduct Clinical Placement
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Media and Communication is a double degree offered at La Trobe University, allowing students to broaden their career opportunities by pairing a law qualification with a media and communication degree. However, detailed course-specific information was not available on the page retrieved.
La Trobe University offers courses across multiple campus locations, but specific campus information for this double degree was not listed on the retrieved page. Prospective students are encouraged to contact La Trobe University directly for campus details.
La Trobe University provides information on how to apply through its website, including early entry and pathway programs such as the Aspire early entry program. Prospective students can visit the 'How to apply' section on the La Trobe website for detailed application instructions.
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