Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism)
The University of Notre Dame Australia
CRICOS provider number: 01032F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12170
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Laws degree provides a gateway to a rewarding career in Law and can provide a strong foundation for other career opportunities. This degree will prepare you to work as a lawyer in a private practice, in government, as corporate counsel or in a not-for-profit organisation.
The Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism) includes a specialised collection of courses drawn from politics, international relations and journalism. The program equips students with a critical understanding of government and politics as well as journalism practices and the evolving media landscape. It is both theoretical and practical. The course develops transferable skills, including the ability to think critically, creatively and ethically, solve problems innovatively, be culturally and globally aware, communicate effectively, and engage in lifelong learning.
Areas of study
For Laws: Alternative dispute resolution, Australian tax law, bioethics and the law, canon law, civil procedure, commercial practices and ethics, constitutional law, contract law, corporations and partnerships, criminal law, entertainment law, environmental law, equity, evidence, family law, health law, human rights law, intellectual property law, law and religion, law in context, legal history, legal philosophy, legal research and writing, mining and petroleum law, property law, torts, trial advocacy, trusts.
For Arts (Politics and Journalism): Democracy and governance in Australia, history of Western civilisation, journalism theory and practice, media ethics and law, media and politics, media and society, politics, public relations, radio, television and video, world politics.
Career opportunities
Legal practitioner; legal counsel in banking and finance, government sector, media and corporations; academic; journalist; politician; public servant; public relations, media or communications specialist; policy adviser.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW) and the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia. Completion of Practical Legal Training is required to apply for admission as an Australian legal practitioner.
Practical experience
Elective internship courses and work-integrated learning opportunities within the Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism) component.
Honours
For Laws: Available as an embedded program to academically successful students.
For Arts (Politics and Journalism): Eligible students may take a Leave of Absence from their Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism) to complete a Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism) (Honours) Program.
Fees and charges
Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
All applicants must complete Notre Dame's Individual Factors Form and upload it to their UAC application.
Admission criteria
Refer to Notre Dame general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Notre Dame website.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2021)
2022 data not yet provided by the institution.
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 2020 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- 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.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- 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
Course updates
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