Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communications & Media

Are you are passionate about working in the media and communications industry? Are you curious about how the law affects issues such as intellectual property and competition policy? A combined Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communications & Media provides the perfect opportunity for you to develop your understanding of the legal framework in which the media industry operates. Completed in five years of full-time study, or the equivalent part-time, this program allows you to specialise your chosen field of advertising, journalism or film and screen production.

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Communications & Media is an immensely practical degree that delivers job-ready graduates who are fully trained to excel in the workplace.
As a student in the School of Law, we encourage you to take advantage of our intimate seminar settings. With small class sizes, this is the perfect environment for you to explore and develop your skills in public speaking, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution. Students are also encouraged to learn outside of the classroom, particularly by attending our Eminent Speakers Series. This unique forum connects students and graduates with leading experts in the discussion of contemporary legal and professional matters.

In the Communications & Media component of your degree, you will consider the ways in which people find, evaluate, and present information in modern society. In particular, you will be exploring various types of media such as electronic, print and broadcast journalism, web design, screenwriting, film production and digital photography.