Bachelor of Media (Comm & Journalism)/Law

UNSW Sydney

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00098G

In this dual degree you will gain skills and knowledge in professional communication and journalism which will complement your law studies. Specialising in communication and journalism students are equipped to be effective producers and analysts of a wide range of communication practices, informed by a solid understanding of media theory. Combining this with the professional Law degree students are equipped with global perspectives on legal issues and develop skills in language, media, analysis and negotiation.

Structure

  • Total of 240 UOC required, including: Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC
  • Law prescribed elective - 6 UOC
  • Law elective courses - 42 UOC
  • Media Core (12 UOC)
  • Prescribed Media Elective (24 UOC)
  • Communication and Journalism Core (36 UOC)
  • Prescribed Communication and Journalism Electives (24 UOC).

Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biological Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Law
  • Marine Science
  • Materials Science
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Neuroscience
  • Oceanography
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Vision Science

Standard entry requirements

  • Domestic: Year 12 or equivalent + LAT
  • International: Year 12 or equivalent.

Recognition

Accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW).

Study pathways

Applications for credit transfer from other Australian universities will be considered after offers have been made.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Kensington No
  • Full-time : 6 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Kensington.

The above are estimated tuition fees for students commencing in 2019.

Further information

Your Law dual degree will open up a wide range of career opportunities in myriad fields. The skills you will gain at UNSW Law are highly transferrable. Employers seek out our graduates for their critical thinking and analytical skills. When it comes to your career, there will be any number of options available to you. This degree combination can also open up career pathways for graduates interested in becoming lawyers within the media industry, or finding themselves working for large national and international law firms, public relations, advertising and media companies, arts management or in entertainment law.

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