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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

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

Disciplinary Component - 3434 Media (PR and Advertising)96 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Component - 4701 Law144 Units of Credit:

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Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

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Program Fees

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Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

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