Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Media and Communication majoring in Creative Writing and Publishing
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
| 2025-03-03 | - |
Program Overview
This dual degree program combines legal studies with media and communication, equipping students with expertise in intellectual property law and the intersection of media, communications, and multimedia industries. Graduates can pursue careers as solicitors, legal counsel, lawyers, journalists, publishers, or writers.
Program Outline
Degree 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. Learn all about trademarks, patents and designs, copyright, misleading or deceptive conduct, and competition law.
Careers:
Solicitor Legal counsel Lawyer Journalist Publisher Writer
Entry Requirements:
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 65%, all skills 65%
- or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.
