Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication

La Trobe University

Australia, Melbourne

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La Trobe University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

106774F

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2024

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,600 / year

Next Intake March-2024

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication

About

Prepare for a rewarding career

Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) gives you a law qualification in just four years, preparing you for a rewarding legal career in a wide range of industries. You can also expand your career opportunities further by combining your study with another discipline as a double-degree.

Watch now: Gaining a legal skillset that opens doors

You'll learn: Dispute resolution Build key skills in negotiation and mediation to support your future practice. Private and public law Learn how to apply the legal principles underpinning contract law, develop the skills to specialise as a corporate legal expert and discover how government power is distributed, exercised and controlled. Journalism Learn how to write, produce, report on and present compelling stories for video, audio, mobile and online platforms. Media industries Develop skills in mobile storytelling, script writing and digital, radio and TV production, including shooting and editing on smart devices and studio cameras for social and broadcast platforms. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Career

Career outcomes

La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise law in Victoria.

This double degree prepares you to pursue a range of roles within the law as well as specialised roles in the media and production industries.

Possible roles include:

Intellectual property lawyer
- Work for media companies to protect their intellectual property rights, negotiate and prepare licence agreements, and represent them in claims.
In-house counsel
- Combine your legal expertise with other interests as you work as a dedicated legal practitioner in a business or other organisation.
Barrister or solicitor
- Advocate for justice as you prepare cases, represent clients in court, assist in creating and reviewing contracts, and provide advice on legal issues.
Media and communications manager
- Manage the public image of organisations by handling media inquiries, creating a positive relationship with the public and keeping communications on-brand.
Social media manager
- Play a vital role in communications strategy by creating, editing and managing social media campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to meet the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria as an Australian lawyer.

Admission to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Victoria also requires the completion of practical legal training via either a 12-month period of supervised legal training or completion of an approved practical legal training course (for example, at the Leo Cussen Institute or The College of Law). Candidates for admission to practice must also satisfy the Admissions Board that they are a fit and proper person to be admitted to practice.

International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by the relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice.

International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a practical legal traineeship and a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs for details.

Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. For further details, including admission to the legal profession and/or relevant visa requirements, please contact the professional body for details.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,600

How to Apply

How to apply

Apply now or ask us a question if you need more help. You can also call us on +61 3 9627 4805.

Note: Some courses start earlier than the standard semester, term or study period. Applications for these courses close one week prior. Always check your course's start date to ensure your application is submitted in time.

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CRICOS code: 106774F