Bachelor of Communication and Media/ Bachelor of Laws

Take the legal practical problem-solving nature of law and combine it with the creative, critical and professional capabilities of communications and media – and together you have a powerful double degree that will develop your legal and advocacy skills while showing you how to create your own and others’ unique brand identities from the ground up.UC’s Bachelor of Communication and Media/Bachelor of Laws course combines the best elements of a multitude of legal and communication and media subjects and brings them together to give you the legal expertise and communication skills to inspire and influence change, regardless of audience demographic.This highly sought-after course also comes with extremely strong links to local industry, giving UC students unrivalled access to an invaluable, lifelong network of professional contacts, practical exposure and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in either the public or private sectors.This course also has professional accreditation with the Supreme Court of the ACT and NSW, allowing students in their final year to qualify for admission to practice law.The UC Bachelor of Communication and Media/Bachelor of Laws double degree offers highly transferable qualifications that could easily add value across a range of industries.

Career options include:

Bachelor of Communication and Media/ Bachelor of Laws (120 credit points) Required - 96 credit points as follows

• Communication and Media - 24 credit points as follows CM0002 Core Major in Communication and Media (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 10335 - Professional Orientation (Communication and Media) - 3 cp, Level 1 11017 - Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 2 11018 - Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning - 3 cp, Level 3 11079 - The Art and Power of Communication - 3 cp, Level 1 11080 - Digital Media Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1 11081 - Producing Credible Communication - 3 cp, Level 1 11082 - Engaging Audiences - 3 cp, Level 1 11083 - Professional Evidence (Communication and Media) - 3 cp, Level 3
• Law - 72 credit points as follows CM0015 Major in Law Foundation (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11251 - Foundations of Law and Justice - 6 cp, Level 1 11252 - Dispute Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11254 - Capstone Law and Justice - 3 cp, Level 4 11273 - Lawyers and Professional Responsibility - 3 cp, Level 1 11274 - Constitutional Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11275 - Legal Theory - 3 cp, Level 3 11276 - Litigation and Dispute Processing - 3 cp, Level 4 CM0016 Major in Legal Practice (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11277 - Contract Law - 3 cp, Level 1 11278 - Torts Law - 3 cp, Level 1 11279 - Criminal Law and Procedure - 3 cp, Level 1 11280 - Corporations Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11281 - Property Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11282 - Administrative Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11283 - Equity Law - 3 cp, Level 4 11284 - Evidence Law - 3 cp, Level 4 SM0033 Law Electives Major (24 credit points) Restricted Choice - Must pass 24 credit points from the following Category A (Work Integrated Learning Unit List) - Must pass at least 3 credit points from the following 11253 - Law and Justice Internship - 3 cp, Level 3 11258 - Advocacy and Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11268 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (6cp) - 6 cp, Level 3 11285 - Advanced Advocacy and Communication (Mooting) - 3 cp, Level 3 11291 - Legal Advice Clinic - 3 cp, Level 3 11319 - Negotiation - 3 cp, Level 3 11380 - Law and Justice Internship Extended (12cp) - 12 cp, Level 3 11571 - BGL Research Internship - 3 cp, Level 3 Category B (Depth Unit List) - Must pass at least 6 credit points from the following Students in MGSC01 taking the Accounting major will need to do Taxation Law 11293 in order to ensure membership of CPA Australia and The Institute of Chartered Accountants. 11195 - Workplace Law in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11256 - Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level 1 11261 - Advanced Criminal Justice - 3 cp, Level 3 11264 - Environmental and Planning Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11265 - Family Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11267 - International Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11272 - Law and Justice Research Project - 3 cp, Level 3 11286 - Advanced Corporations: Markets and Sustainability - 3 cp, Level 2 11287 - Building and Construction Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11288 - Intellectual Property Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11289 - Law Honours - 6 cp, Level 4 11290 - Law of Public Governance - 3 cp, Level 3 11292 - Statutory Interpretation - 3 cp, Level 3 11293 - Taxation Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11550 - Advanced Revenue Law - 3 cp, Level 3 Category C (Breadth/Critical Thinking Unit List) - Must pass at least 6 credit points from the following 11259 - Gender and the Legal System - 3 cp, Level 2 11260 - Vulnerability and the Law - 3 cp, Level 2 11262 - Comparative Law - 3 cp, Level 3 11263 - Current Issues in Law and Justice - 3 cp, Level 2 11266 - Human Rights in Context - 3 cp, Level 3 11269 - Law Reform and Social Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11270 - Law, Culture and Creativity - 3 cp, Level 3 11271 - Law, Innovation and Technologies - 3 cp, Level 3 Note: 1. Unit Selection: As long as the specified minimum credit point requirements are met units may be taken in any combination from any of the three categories, subject to prerequisite requirements. 2. Honours: Honours students must select the Law and Justice Research Project (11272) and Law Honours (11289) units.

Restricted Choice - 24 credit points as follows

• SM0006 Specialist Major in Corporate and Public Communication (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11041 - Visual Representation Techniques - 3 cp, Level 1 11091 - Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion - 3 cp, Level 3 11097 - Managing Brands - 3 cp, Level 1 11103 - Corporate and Public Communication Foundations - 3 cp, Level 1 11104 - Digital Engagement and Analytics - 3 cp, Level 2 11105 - Strategic Communication Research and Planning - 3 cp, Level 2 11106 - Organisational Communication - 3 cp, Level 3 11107 - Strategic Project Management - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0007 Specialist Major in Journalism (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11084 - Journalism Now and Next - 3 cp, Level 1 11085 - Street Stories - 3 cp, Level 1 11086 - Sound Stories - 3 cp, Level 2 11087 - In-Depth: Feature and Specialist Writing - 3 cp, Level 3 11088 - Data Journalism - 3 cp, Level 2 11089 - Video Live - 3 cp, Level 2 11090 - Newsfeed - 3 cp, Level 3 11091 - Advocacy and Influence: Shaping Public Opinion - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0008 Specialist Major in Marketing Communication (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11041 - Visual Representation Techniques - 3 cp, Level 1 11096 - Foundations of Marketing Communication - 3 cp, Level 1 11097 - Managing Brands - 3 cp, Level 1 11098 - Media Analysis and Planning - 3 cp, Level 2 11099 - Marketing Communication Strategy - 3 cp, Level 2 11100 - The Craft of Creative Communication - 3 cp, Level 3 11101 - Stakeholder Engagement - 3 cp, Level 2 11102 - Global Brand Communication - 3 cp, Level 3
• SM0009 Specialist Major in Sports Media (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11087 - In-Depth: Feature and Specialist Writing - 3 cp, Level 3 11088 - Data Journalism - 3 cp, Level 2 11089 - Video Live - 3 cp, Level 2 11090 - Newsfeed - 3 cp, Level 3 11092 - Game On: Sports Journalism Foundations - 3 cp, Level 1 11093 - Sideline Eye: Sports Reporting - 3 cp, Level 1 11094 - Live and Exclusive: Sports Broadcasting - 3 cp, Level 2 11095 - The Sports Journalist: Ethical, Lawful and Professional - 3 cp, Level 3
• Note:The award name for the Communication & Media part of this course is determined by choice of major. E.g. Spclst Major in Journalism leads to the award 'Bachelor of Communication & Media (Journalism)'.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

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