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Overview

This Handbook is for commencing students. If you commenced in a prior year please refer to the Online Handbook in the year you started your Law degree or contact the Faculty of Law for advice. This double degree combines the professional Bachelor of Laws with the Bachelor of Media. The … For more content click the Read More button below. This double degree combination is relevant to students interested in becoming media lawyers, or in public sector communication, and public relations.

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Double Degree Structure

You must complete 240 UOC.

Bachelor of Law (144 UOC)

  1. Law compulsory courses - 96 UOC
  2. Law prescribed elective - 6 UOC
  3. Law elective courses - 42 UOC

Bachelor of Media (96 UOC)

  1. Foundation courses (24 UOC)
  2. Specialisation (48 UOC)
  3. Expansion courses (24 UOC)

Disciplinary Component - 3341 Media96 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Component - 4701 Law144 Units of Credit:

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