Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Professional Communication

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

116506K

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,240 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Professional Communication

About

This double degree equips you with knowledge and skills related to law and legal practice and professional communication, with a sound understanding of ethical requirements in both disciplines.

The Bachelor of Professional Communication provides you with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills relevant to the global communication landscape. This complements the legal knowledge gained in the Bachelor of Laws, allowing you to approach legal issues with a nuanced understanding of how communication dynamics influence legal contexts.

Once you graduate, you will have access to traditional legal careers requiring admission to practice. This degree will develop the skills to be successful in the legal industry, such as critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.

Why study law and professional communication at RMIT?

Two areas of expertise

Expand your career options with two degrees and build highly transferable skills for roles in both legal and non-legal fields.

Hands-on learning

Undertake clinical legal education and industry placement opportunities or projects to ensure you develop the requisite skills for the future of work.

Solve real-world issues

You'll work on actual cases and problems, allowing you to gain practical skills and experience while building applicable legal knowledge.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 90% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

Bachelor of Laws graduates have the foundational legal knowledge required for a career as a legal practitioner, or in both legal and non-legal roles in a variety of law-related fields. Combined with professional communication skills, this prepares you for a range of careers in areas including legal firms, corporate counsel roles and government as well as legal aid and community law, diverse NGOs, in-house (with corporates, unions, etc), business, the media, politics and academia.

The Bachelor of Professional Communication component of this double degree prepares you for a career in the communication industry by providing diverse opportunities to engage in the different aspects of the field.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,240

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

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