Bachelor of Communication and Media/ Bachelor of Laws

World of media meets word of law

Take the legal practical problem-solving nature of law and combine it with the creative, critical and professional capabilities of communications and media - and together you have a powerful double degree that will develop your legal and advocacy skills while showing you how to create your own and others' unique brand identities from the ground up.

UC's Bachelor of Communication and Media/Bachelor of Laws course combines the best elements of a multitude of legal and communication and media subjects and brings them together to give you the legal expertise and communication skills to inspire and influence change, regardless of audience demographic.

This highly sought-after course also comes with extremely strong links to local industry, giving UC students unrivalled access to an invaluable, lifelong network of professional contacts, practical exposure and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in either the public or private sectors.

Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media and Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:

• obtain a broad and in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge of law
• fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
• learn how to produce, create and track digital content designed around tailored narratives
• acquire the ability to problem solve, analyse and evaluate information in a systematic, creative and insightful way
• use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment
• learn advanced legal research and writing skills and how to implement them
• gain eligibility to a globally recognised range of professional accreditations
• build an enviable list of industry contacts
• create, develop and manage yours and others' professional brand identity.

Career opportunities

The UC Bachelor of Communication and Media/Bachelor of Laws double degree offers highly transferable qualifications that could easily add value across a range of industries. Career options include:

• business owner
• entrepreneur
• journalist
• marketing communications manager
• corporate and public communications lawyer
• sports media lawyer
• barrister
• solicitor
• legal consultant/specialist
• policy advisor.

Professional accreditation

To be admitted to legal practice, in addition to completing UC's Bachelor of Laws, students must complete a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course and satisfy character requirements. The PLT course is also referred to as the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, and is conveniently offered by external providers in the ACT.