Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
CRICOS
087783M
Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) / Bachelor of Laws
If you want a degree that will prepare you to succeed in tomorrows digital world, look no further. With a dual degree in Communication (Digital and Social Media) and Law, youll have two future-ready, in-demand qualifications. Youll acquire creative, strategic and research capabilities, technological literacy and the capacity to communicate with impact across a range of online platforms and environments. Plus, graduates of this course meet the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in the state of NSW, meaning youll only need to complete practical legal training (PLT) to pursue a law future. No matter where your future takes you, you
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
City | Full-time - 5 years | N/A | 96.05 |
Structure
The course comprises 240 credit points and allows students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) and Bachelor of Laws. The study components for course completion are as follows. The law component is made up of 144 credit points. The communication component is made up of 96 credit points. The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students are required to attend approximately 17 hours of seminars and lectures a week, and may be required to attend evening classes for the law component.
Subjects
- Communication
- Digital and social media
- Law
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. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Recognition
Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice.
Study Pathways
Students can graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) if they complete subjects Research Methodology and Research Thesis within the course. The degree may be awarded with first or second class honours, which does not require an additional honours year. The rules concerning the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) can be found in undergraduate course information. Students who meet these criteria for honours are eligible for transfer into the appropriate undergraduate honours exit course on completion of all coursework. This transfer is managed by the Haymarket Student Centre and occurs just prior to graduation. The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) is offered on a one-year, full-time basis.
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