Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Communication
At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Communication.
Adding a communication degree to your law qualification will help you hone your communication and problem-solving skills to give you a competitive edge in your career. Whether you’re presenting evidence in a court of law or meeting with your clients, you’ll learn the skills to make you a great communicator. You can choose to specialize in Journalism, Strategic Communication or Global Media and Communication.
The combination of a Law and Communication degree means you will gain valuable, additional skills to use in your future career, including presentation skills, media liaison, broadcasting, writing, news media, public affairs, advocacy and more.
8 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Communication at Murdoch
- Get work experience through our Work Integrated Learning program which allows you to intern at local and international organisations. Some of our students have interned with Lifeline, RAC Arena and The Salvation Army.
- Join WA’s largest and most successful mooting program, competing across Australia and the world.
- Make new friends, enjoy some fun social events and build your network as a member of the Murdoch Student Law Society (MSLS).
- Travel while you earn credit towards your degree, with opportunities to study in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, India, and more.
- Earn credit towards your degree with hands on legal training in our award-winning clinic working with real clients in areas such as human rights, family law and indigenous issues.
- Graduate with two qualifications, enhancing your career prospects and learning to work across different industries.
- Get more real-world experience in our on-campus student creative consultancy MESH and work on real projects with real companies.
- You’ll get the chance to follow in the footsteps of some of our students who have interned at the ABC, the West, Channel Seven, The Fremantle Herald and other Perth newsrooms.
Campus Information
Perth Campus
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Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- Graduates can join Murdoch and Guild program as well as industry competitions to get real-world experience through programs and opportunities. Some opportunities may be even paid or include prize money.
- Offers 2 years of Murdoch graduate program which assists graduates to turn their Murodch degree into a rewarding career.
- University conducts workshops and events to improve student's job search skills. It is run by Career Development Advisors. Students can also attend an expo, fair, or networking event to connect with employers.
PSW Opportunity
- Since it's in a regional area, the student will be eligible for a three-year post-study work rights visa.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For admission into Murdoch you must be able to provide evidence of competency in the English language. This is usually achieved through one of the following:
- A scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR English, English Literature or English as a Second Language (or interstate equivalent).
- An Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 (with no band below 6.0) or equivalent scores for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, TOEFL iBT or the Occupational English Test (OET).
- Successful completion of a University enabling course (e.g. OnTrack, FlexiTrack).
- A score of 140 or more in the Written English component of the STAT test
- Successful completion of either a Diploma (AQF Level 5 or higher) OR two University-level units (AQF Level 7 or higher).
- Course Code: 096884J
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 05 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
165000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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