Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication

Course Details

Media is changing fast. Get the skills to stay ahead. The media landscape is evolving, and we need new legal frameworks. In our digital age, journalists and members of the public often find themselves navigating with laws designed for an analogue world. A double degree in law and media and communication prepares you to stay one step ahead. Get the the skills and experience to broaden your legal career in an evolving media landscape with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication. Gain a powerful skillset in dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law, company law and public law. Build media expertise as you hone your understanding of contract management, regulation and representation. Get hands-on experience in our purpose-built, industry-grade Upstart newsroom or via work-based learning with our prestigious media industry partners or a range of legal settings, including community legal centres, law firms and government agencies.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)

Course structure: Complete a total of at least five years full-time study or its part time equivalent. To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication, students must complete 600 credit points consisting of: 360 credit points of Law subjects, of which: 240 core credit points 30 or 45 core-choice credit points 75 or 90 elective credit points 240 credit points from Media and Communication subjects, of which: 60 core credit points 120 credit points from a major 60 elective credit points