BB-LAWMCM1 · Swinburne University of Technology · Double degree
Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Media and Communication
Law
- Minimum ATAR
- 80
- Full time
- 4.5 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 450
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Protect the rights of creators and innovators (or become a savvy creator yourself) with our Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication. Delve into the space where the media, communications and multimedia industries intersect with commercial and intellectual property (IP) law.
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication double degree combines an accredited law qualification with expertise in professional Media and Communications.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory InterpretationThis unit introduces students to the study of law by critically examining the historical development and fundamentals of the Australian legal system and statutory interpretation. Through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, stu…
- LAW10014Torts 1This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, analysing a range of non-contractual civil wrongs. Its principal focus is on…
- LAW10015Criminal Law and ProcedureThis unit introduces students to criminal law and procedure. It commences with a discussion of the key principles of criminal law and then examines a variety of substantive offences including homicide and defences, non-fatal offences agains…
- LAW10025Torts 2This unit enables students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of, and competence in, Australian tort law and in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) as it relates t…
- LAW10026Legal WritingThis unit aims to build students' skills in legal writing. Students are introduced to the principles of plain English writing. They are given guidance on how to effectively plan, write and edit persuasive or informative legal documents, bot…
- LAW10028Contract Law 1This unit aims to enable students, through the study of cases, statutes and other materials, to acquire a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the general principles of Australian contract law. It includes the elements for the forma…
- LAW10029Contract Law 2The unit builds on the foundational skills and knowledge obtained in Contract Law 1. This unit provides students with a continuing study on the topics affecting contractual enforceability under common law and statute, which includes duress,…
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 1This unit involves students undertaking practical law-related experience in a professional environment. It aims to provide familiarity with the nature and variety of legal practice and the range of employment options available to graduates…
And 18 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Core units
300 cpBachelor of Laws
287.5 cp- LAW10010Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation12.5 cp
- LAW10014Torts 112.5 cp
- LAW10015Criminal Law and Procedure12.5 cp
- LAW10025Torts 212.5 cp
- LAW10026Legal Writing12.5 cp
- LAW10028Contract Law 112.5 cp
- LAW10029Contract Law 212.5 cp
- LAW20009Evidence12.5 cp
- LAW20010Administrative Law12.5 cp
- LAW20011Trade Marks and Related Rights12.5 cp
- LAW20012Federal and State Constitutional Law12.5 cp
- LAW20013Property Law12.5 cp
- LAW20014Land Law12.5 cp
- LAW20040Legal Technology and Innovation12.5 cp
- LAW20043Copyright12.5 cp
- LAW30011Patents and Designs12.5 cp
- LAW30012Equity and Trusts12.5 cp
- LAW30013Company Law12.5 cp
- LAW30015Legal Practice and Professional Conduct12.5 cp
- LAW30029Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution12.5 cp
- LAW10016Professional Experience in Law 112.5 cp
- LAW20018Professional Experience in Law 212.5 cp
- LAW30016Professional Experience in Law 312.5 cp
Bachelor of Media and Communication
50 cpMedia and Communications majors and units
100 cpAdvertising
100 cp- ADV10001Principles of Advertising12.5 cp
- ADV10002Digital Advertising12.5 cp
- ADV20006AI Ad Lab12.5 cp
- ADV20003Search, Social Media and Video Marketing12.5 cp
- ADV20005Creativity and Ideation12.5 cp
- ADV30004Digital Advertising Media Strategy12.5 cp
- ADV30003Emerging Advertising Technologies12.5 cp
- ADV30005Advertising Campaigns Project12.5 cp
Cinema and Screen Studies
100 cp- MDA10003Screen Studies: Movies, Television and Ourselves12.5 cp
- FTV10006Genre and the Moving Image12.5 cp
- FTV20005The Australian Screen12.5 cp
- MDA20018Popular Culture of the Asia Pacific12.5 cp
- MDA20007Screen Franchising and Innovation12.5 cp
- MDA30023Screen Audiences12.5 cp
- MDA30011Global Screen Studies: Beyond Hollywood12.5 cp
- MDA30016Screen Technology and Culture12.5 cp
Creative Writing and Publishing
100 cpImmersive Media
100 cp- MDA10017Experiencing Immersive Media: AR, VR and Mixed Reality12.5 cp
- MDA10016Mobile Media Futures12.5 cp
- MDA20029Immersive Media Design and Production12.5 cp
- DIG20001Immersive Screen Narratives12.5 cp
- GAM20004Writing for Interactive Narratives12.5 cp
- MDA30016Screen Technology and Culture12.5 cp
- FTV30006Virtual Reality Storytelling12.5 cp
- MDA30021Emerging Media Industry Project12.5 cp
Journalism
100 cp- JOU10004Transforming Journalism in the Digital Era12.5 cp
- JOU10008The Journalist's Toolkit12.5 cp
- JOU20006Media, Law and Ethics12.5 cp
- JOU20007Interactive Storytelling12.5 cp
- MDA20026Media Analytics and Visualisation12.5 cp
- MDA30009Radio, Audio and Podcasting12.5 cp
- JOU30009Video Documentary Project12.5 cp
- JOU30012Live Journalism Lab12.5 cp
Public Relations
100 cp- PUB10001Introduction to Public Relations Theory and Practice12.5 cp
- COM10007Professional Communication Practice12.5 cp
- PUB20003Public Relations Writing12.5 cp
- PUB20001Global Public Relations Practice12.5 cp
- PUB20004Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication12.5 cp
- PUB30001Events Management12.5 cp
- MDA30020Media and Communications Industry Project12.5 cp
- PUB30004PR Campaign Planning and Management12.5 cp
Social Media
100 cp- MDA10013Social Media Cultures12.5 cp
- MDA10015Social Media Strategy12.5 cp
- MDA20026Media Analytics and Visualisation12.5 cp
- JOU20007Interactive Storytelling12.5 cp
- MDA20028Business of Media and Entrepreneurship12.5 cp
- MDA30022Social Media, Social Impact12.5 cp
- MDA30012Researching Social Media Publics12.5 cp
- MDA30021Emerging Media Industry Project12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cp- WEI20001Work Experience in Industry A25 cp
- LAW20021Integrated Professional Placement A – Law25 cp
- WEI20002Work Experience in Industry B25 cp
- LAW20022Integrated Professional Placement B – Law25 cp
- MDA20016Integrated Professional Placement A - Media and Communication25 cp
- MDA20017Integrated Professional Placement B - Media and Communication25 cp
Careers
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Lawyer
- Communications strategist
- Marketing communications specialist
- Content marketing manager