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

La Trobe University

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About

The media landscape is evolving, and we need new legal frameworks. La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication prepares you to stay one step ahead with skills and experience to navigate media.

In your law studies, you'll cover key areas of legal practice and build transferable skills – such as advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution. You'll build expertise in media and communication as you learn contract management, media regulation and representation.

When it comes to learning, there's no substitute for hands-on experience. At La Trobe, you'll get opportunities to undertake placements in a range of legal and media settings, so you'll graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to launch your career.

Areas of study

Creative and professional writing, journalism, law, marketing, media industries, sports media.

Career opportunities

Intellectual property lawyer, in-house counsel, barrister or solicitor, media and communications manager, social media manager.

Professional recognition

Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course can be found on the La Trobe website.

Practical experience

During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning (WBL) placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The WBL experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment.

Fees and charges

Refer to La Trobe University current fee information.

Prerequisites

One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:

  • Band 3 in Ancient History, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Studies of Religion II, Society and Culture;
  • Band 2 in any Language other than English.

Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.

Applicants with higher education study

This course uses the entire Academic Record as part of its selection considerations.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations

Applicants with work and life experience

Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations

All applicants

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.

Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.

Student profile

Access information about the background of students in this course.

Further information

View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

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