Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Communications and Media

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 Communications and Media introduces students to the field of communications and media and provides learning opportunities for them to develop in-depth skills in areas of communication practice. Students explore core concepts in cultural studies of the media, and develop creative, practical and technical skills appropriate for a wide range of industry settings. Graduates of this course will be multi-skilled media practitioners with an industry standard portfolio of work. The course also 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 Communications and Media: Advertising, film and screen production, media ethics and law, journalism.

Career opportunities

Legal practitioner; legal counsel in banking and finance, government sector, media and corporations; academic; journalist; politician; a variety of roles in advertising, journalism, film and television production, project management, public relations, publishing and radio production.

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 Communications and Media component.

Honours

For Laws: Available as an embedded program to academically successful students.

For Communications and Media: Eligible students may take a Leave of Absence from their Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Communications and Media to complete a Bachelor of Communications and Media (Honours) Program.

Fees and charges

Refer to Notre Dame current fee information.