Bachelor of Media/Law

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Course Code

110672M

Credit point

240 Points

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Feb-2024

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 45,500 / year

Next Intake 12-Feb-2024

Bachelor of Media/Law

About

This double degree combines the professional Bachelor of Laws with the Bachelor of Media to give you a unique understanding of how these two industries can influence, persuade and create important lasting change. The combination develops communications leaders who inspire innovation and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Through your studies in media, you'll be equipped with the expertise to make a difference in the exciting, challenging, and constantly evolving field of media. Media at UNSW pushes you to develop confidence in a diverse and flexible mix of creative, critical, and practical knowledge. You will gain essential skills for navigating media in the 21st century so that you can collaborate effectively, and drive and respond to innovation.

This double degree combination is relevant if you're interested in becoming a media lawyer, or working in public sector communication, and public relations.

Drive change with an in-depth understanding of the law combined with the knowledge and skills to create ethical and persuasive communications in public relations, advertising, journalism, film, and media.

The Bachelor of Media/Law double degree program is 5 years full-time and consists of 40 courses (240 Units of Credit). Even though you'll complete two degrees, it doesn't mean double the workload. Each year you'll complete a mix of courses from each degree with the same number of units as a single degree full-time study load of eight courses across three terms.

This double degree program includes:

Core courses in law and media
Law elective courses
Media specialisation
Media expansion courses

As part of your degree, you'll undertake hands-on courses integrating industry experience into your program. You'll also participate in interactive teaching, group work, and a clinical component in which you'll work with clients and lawyers at Kingsford Legal Centre (KLC), a fully functioning legal centre that operates out of the UNSW Law & Justice Building.

Career

Potential careers

Study law as a double degree to be a well-rounded graduate prepared for a career practising law or applying your legal mind and skills to other industries.

UNSW Law & Justice is ranked 1st in Sydney for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2023). That's because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will seek you out for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, creative problem solving and analytical skills.

With flexible course options, your Fine Arts degree from UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture includes opportunities to experiment with professional roles in internships and work placements. You'll build a network of contacts among your classmates and lecturers, and you'll be able to reach out to a global network of UNSW graduates.

End-to-end legal Education at UNSW

Completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at UNSW will take you a step towards becoming a lawyer, followed by Practical Legal Training (PLT). UNSW's PLT program, the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice will allow you to practise law in any Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction. UNSW's PLT will allow you to practice law in the New South Wales jurisdiction. UNSW's PLT is the Graduate Diploma in Legal Professional Practice (GDLPP), so you can graduate from one place with all the qualifications you need to launch your legal career.

Step 1 – Complete your Bachelor of Laws (LLB).

Step 2 – Complete your GDLPP at UNSW.

Step 3 – Apply to the Supreme Court for admission to practice.

UNSW Law & Justice students also have the opportunity to fast track their entry to the legal profession by completing their PLT while finishing their undergraduate degree.

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Potential careers

In-house counsel in media industries
Arts and entertainment lawyer
Contract lawyer in the media industries
Patent or copyright lawyer
Product analyst/developer
Risk analyst
Corporate and public policy adviser
Management consultant

Career opportunities specific to each media specialisation include:

Communications and engagement
Advertising strategist

Advertising account executive

Communications officer

Content producer

Community engagement adviser

Digital communications coordinator

Government media adviser

Journalist or feature writer

Internal communications specialist

Marketing executive

Media account executive

Media relations adviser

Public relations consultant

Social media manager

Video presenter
Production and design
Animator

App developer

Advertising creative

Cinematographer

Digital editor

Digital producer

Filmmaker

Game designer

Interactive media designer

Screenwriter

Sound producer

Television production

Video producer

Website content manager