Course Overview

About This Course

UNE's Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws offers you the opportunity to combine your law studies with a highly sought-after understanding of our rapidly changing global media culture. This unique dual degree broadens your career prospects, providing you access to fulfilling roles in not only legal and media sectors, but to diverse prospects in a variety of sectors. Graduate from this course future-fit to think laterally and problem-solve — qualities that are in demand by employers navigating the dynamically shifting landscape of work. UNE is the home of the largest law school in Australia outside a capital city, renowned for its world-class faculty excelling in both academia and legal practice. Our commitment extends beyond theoretical education, offering you immersive research challenges and real-world case studies to ensure you graduate ready to apply your skills and knowledge from the very first day of your career. Combining law studies with media and communications fosters the interdisciplinary and critical thinking skills that employers are seeking now more than ever. As the role of media in our lives continues to grow and become more complex, our legal frameworks are rapidly adapting to emerging issues in privacy law, copyright law, media regulation, social media and more. UNE's Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws ensures you are future-fit to bridge this gap and provide your expert knowledge in a wide variety of roles in both legal and media and communications industries.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 80.00
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence; English language requirements must also be met
Assumed Knowledge: sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent)
Inherent Requirements must be met in order to complete this course
There are no mandatory intensive schools in the core units
Higher education applicants: must have completed an Undergraduate Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma/Associate degree, Bachelor degree, or Postgraduate degree with an appropriate GPA
Transfer from another UNE course: must have completed at least 4 units of study within a single course with a minimum GPA of 4.2
VET applicants: assessed on level and type of qualification (graded Diploma or above), graded or ungraded, and complete or incomplete
Work and life experience applicants: at least one year of paid professional experience (with resume and Statement of Service), or completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) within three years prior to course commencement
International applicants must meet both Academic and English Language Requirements

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This unique dual degree broadens your career prospects, providing you access to fulfilling roles in not only legal and media sectors, but to diverse prospects in a variety of sectors. Graduates are future-fit to provide expert knowledge in a wide variety of roles in both legal and media and communications industries, including areas such as privacy law, copyright law, media regulation, and social media.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors are available in the Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws?

The Bachelor of Media and Communications component offers two majors: Media and Culture, which covers how screen, print and digital media impact our sociological frameworks, and Writing and Publishing, which helps you become an accomplished writer.

Can I study this course online?

Yes, the course is available fully online across all three trimesters (February, June, and October), with 24/7 tutor support including essay feedback within 24 hours, live chat for academic writing assistance, and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level.

How long does the Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws take to complete?

The course takes 5 years full-time or up to 12 years part-time, and comprises 40 units (240 credit points).

What areas of law can I specialise in during the degree?

You can tailor your law studies to suit your special interest areas with a wide range of listed units, including commercial law, criminal law, environment and resources law, international law, medico-legal law, or social justice.

What are the entry requirements for Year 12 students applying to this course?

The guaranteed ATAR for this course is 80.00. Year 12 applicants may also be eligible for ATAR adjustment factors through the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme, the Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS), the UNE Early Entry Program, or the UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS). Assumed knowledge of any 2 units of English at Year 12 level is also expected.

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