C10382v1 Bachelor of Communication (Public Communication) Bachelor of Laws
University of Technology Sydney
About
Public communicators are responsible for a range of public-facing communication initiatives, such media and marketing campaign design and production, media liaison or the development and implementation of large-scale communication strategies.
As such, a fundamental understanding of the law as it relates to public engagement is a valuable tool for professionals in this field.This degree enables students to explore public communication processes and industries in social, economic and political contexts.
Course content emphasises specialist skills in public relations or advertising, as well as an in-depth exploration of legal theory and practice that meets the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW.Using their elective choices, students can build specialist expertise in areas such as media, entertainment and contract law.
They can also choose to study the Legal Futures and Technology major as a way of gaining first-hand experience of the technologies shaping the future of legal work.
Structure
The course comprises 240 credit points. The study components for course completion are as follows.
The law component of 144 credit points is made up of:
- 108 credit points of compulsory core law subjects
- 30 credit points of law options, including either:
- 30 credit points of law options, or
- 30 credit points of legal futures and technology options
- a 6-credit-point legal theory option.
The communication component of 96 credit points is made up of:
- 24 credit points of compulsory subjects
- 48 credit points of subjects from the Public Communication major, and
- 24 credit points of electives from cross-disciplinary subjects.
For a current listing of subjects in each course refer to the study package directory.
Industrial training/professional practice
To practise as a lawyer in NSW, students need to successfully complete an accredited legal academic qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) and an accredited course of practical legal training (PLT), which UTS offers through its PLT program.
Students enrolled in this course may complete their practical legal training by undertaking a postgraduate course in PLT, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91104 Communication core | 24cp |
| MAJ10048 Public Communication | 48cp |
| STM90691 Law stream | 144cp |
| CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives | 24cp |
| Total | 240cp |
Course diagram
Course program
Students have the option of completing either a public relations stream or an advertising stream in this course. The standard program shown is for a full-time student with law options.
All options shown are law options and are to be drawn from those on offer in CBK90922.
Students wishing to study the new major MAJ09443 Legal Futures and Technology need to study 76106 Technology Law, Policy and Ethics (Capstone 1) in the Autumn session of their final year and 76107 Applied Project in Law, Innovation and Technology (Capstone 2) in their final Spring session.
Autumn commencing
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 54000 Citizenship and Communication | 8cp |
| 54040 The Ecology of Public Communication | 8cp |
| 70102 Foundations of Law | 8cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 54001 Digital Literacies | 8cp |
| 70103 Ethics Law and Justice | 6cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 54042 Principles of Public Relations | |
| 54046 Principles of Advertising | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 54002 Communicating Difference | 8cp |
| 70114 Criminal Law and Procedure | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 54043 Strategic Public Relations | |
| 54047 Advertising Campaign Practice | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 70211 Contracts | 8cp |
| 70311 Torts | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 54044 Media Writing Production | |
| 54048 Brand Advertising Strategies | |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 70616 Australian Constitutional Law | 8cp |
| 70104 Civil Practice | 6cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| 54045 Organisational Communication | |
| 54049 Professional Advertising Practice | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 70327 Introduction to Property and Commercial Law | 6cp |
| 54041 Integrated Communication | 8cp |
| 70109 Evidence | 6cp |
Year 4
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90922 Options (Law UG) | |
| 70617 Administrative Law | 8cp |
| 70108 Public International Law | 6cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 70317 Real Property | 8cp |
| 70517 Equity and Trusts | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives | |
Year 5
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 71116 Remedies | 6cp |
| 70417 Corporate Law | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91115 Cross-disciplinary electives | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp |
| CBK90923 Options (Legal Theory UG) | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp |
| CBK90922 Options (Law UG) | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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