Overview

This program structure applies to students commencing prior to 2019. If you are commencing from 2019 please refer to program 4789 Media (PR & Advertising)/Law. This program combines the professional Bachelor of Laws with the Bachelor of Media (PR & Advertising). The Bachelor of Media (PR and Advertising) is designed … For more content click the Read More button below. This degree combination is relevant to students interested in becoming media lawyers, or in public sector communication, and public relations. Level 1 focuses on contextual knowledge of communication industries, Level II introduces communication theory, and Level III of the program deepens students' knowledge of how such theories play out in society. At each level, an industry specific course in public relations or advertising is offered that augments the conceptual development and offers vocationally relevant knowledge in strategic communication. Students are encouraged to think beyond industry specific problems to reflect on the broader socio-cultural, political and economic implications of the roles and responsibilities of public relations and advertising. The program focuses, in particular, on engagement, innovation and creativity.

Stand Alone Programs

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Double Degree Structure
240 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 240 UOC.

1. Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC
2. Law prescribed elective - 6 UOC
3. Law elective courses - 42 UOC
4. Media Core - 12 UOC
5. PR & Advertising Core - 48 UOC
6. Prescribed Media Electives - 24 UOC
7. Prescribed PR & Advertising Elective - 12 UOC

  • 4751 - Media (PR and Advertising) / Law
  • 3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)
  • 4701 - Law

Level 1 Media Core Courses
3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)

Level 1 PR and Advertising Core Courses
3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)

Level 2 PR and Advertising Core Courses
3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)

Prescribed PR and Advertising Electives
3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)

You must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Law Electives
4701 - Law

Students must complete 42 UOC of Law Electives.

Note: With the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the course teacher, undergraduate students may enrol in one or more Postgraduate courses, in a select list of approved Postgraduate Electives. Not more than half the students' total elective courses may be taken from the postgraduate offerings.

Maturity Requirements
3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)

You must complete at least 24 UOC before enrolling in any Level 2 courses.

You must complete at least 66 UOC before enrolling in any Level 3 courses.

Nura Gili Pre-Law Program
4701 - Law

Indigenous students who have entered the Bachelor of Law program through the Nura Gili Pre-Law program must complete the following two courses (6 UOC):- LAWS1213 Foundations Enrichment 1 (3 UOC)- LAWS1214 Foundations Enrichment 2 (3 UOC)These courses are taken in place of 6 UOC of electives and are not available … For more content click the Read More button below.

Program Fees

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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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