Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism)
Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Journalism)
Whether you are a budding politician looking to change Australian law or a passionate journalist who wants to report on our country’s latest legal developments, understanding the law is a crucial skill. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) will provide you with a thorough understanding…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Whether you are a budding politician looking to change Australian law or a passionate journalist who wants to report on our country’s latest legal developments, understanding the law is a crucial skill. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) will provide you with a thorough understanding of the current legal landscape as well as practical insights into journalism, communication and the media.
Backed by leading members of the Western Australian legal profession and judiciary, the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) is a five-year degree that provides a gateway to a range of rewarding careers in law, politics or journalism.
Designed in conjunction with some of Australia’s leading solicitors, barristers and judges, the Bachelor of Laws program is a practical degree designed to combine political theory with real-life skills and workplace practices. As a member of the School of Law, all of your classes will be delivered by experienced legal professionals. As a result you will gain a thorough knowledge of the law, coupled with the practical skills necessary for the workforce, such as problem solving, letter writing, public speaking, advocacy and research skills.
The Bachelor of Arts (Politics & Journalism) program focuses on combining a thorough understanding of politics with practical knowledge about journalism, communication and the media. This unique degree gives students the grounding to begin a career in government, public affairs, journalism, media, policy development, and of course, politics. This program is designed to combine political theory with real-life skills and workplace practices.
The politics component of this degree focuses on giving students a unique experience of how the big decisions are really made and on what basis they are made. These areas fit together naturally and lend themselves to opportunities in journalism and public relations.
Career opportunities
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
- Barrister
- Judge’s associate
- Research assistant
- Solicitor
Sydney Campus
Why study this degree?
This double degree in Law and Politics & Journalism is your gateway to a range of rewarding careers in the law, politics or journalism. Many lawyers pursue political careers, but a study of the law also equips you to become a policy adviser in state or federal government. In addition, our Bachelor of Laws degree is an accredited degree for admission to legal practice.
Being part of the School of Law is a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. As a student you will be in a small class (for the last few years our average class size has been 31 students) and have access to academics outside of class. Inspired by the caring Catholic ethos which runs through the School of Law, academics are committed to quality teaching and providing excellent pastoral care to each student. The University aims to give students every opportunity to fulfil their potential as a student and be inspired to go out into the community and really make a difference.
The Notre Dame Law degree has a particular focus on the basic building blocks of the law (the so- called “Priestley” subjects) and on developing practical skills such as public speaking, advocacy, alternative dispute resolution and commercial practice skills. Through our mentoring and internship programs students are provided with many opportunities to experience the law in practice. All of your lecturers have a substantial amount of experience in legal practice (either as solicitors, Canon law or environmental law experts, barristers or judges). This allows each student to learn not just the principles of law but how they apply in legal practice.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet High school qualifications (or equivalent) to apply for undergraduate program. Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants vary from country to country.
IELTS (Academic) – 6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 21 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
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