Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Media and Communications component equips students with broad and coherent knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of media and communications. Students may choose a ‘Media and Culture’ or ‘Writing and Publishing’ major. They learn methods and techniques of film studies, television studies, news media, digital…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Media and Communications component equips students with broad and coherent knowledge and skills in the rapidly changing field of media and communications. Students may choose a ‘Media and Culture’ or ‘Writing and Publishing’ major. They learn methods and techniques of film studies, television studies, news media, digital and social media, adaptation, creative and professional writing, and editing and publishing. The course enables students to apply knowledge and skills in professional work or further studies in media and communications. The Bachelor of Laws component aims to graduate students who can demonstrate: 1. understanding and knowledge of Australian law and awareness of indigenous, international and theoretical perspectives; 2. competence in using legal research and analytical skills that equip them to work in the legal profession or in a broad range of law related occupations; 3. the ability to take a strategic approach to problem solving by applying critical and innovative thinking to complex legal issues and situations; 4. competence in oral and written communication; 5. the ability to work independently and in groups; and 6. professional judgement and knowledge of the ethical responsibilities associated with having completed a law degree. LLB with Honours students: a comprehensive understanding of theoretical, comparative or interdisciplinary research to examine law’s effect on society and the effectiveness of the Australian Legal System.
Career outcomes
A combination of media and communications and law expertise allows you to step into a variety of career pathways and add significant value to your current role. By giving you a breadth of real-world skills, this degree gives you the opportunity to focus on what matters most – safeguarding your career and choosing the direction you want to take. Career options include working in:
• legal aid agencies and advocacy organisations and commercial firms
• human resources
• police prosecution
• legal project management
• creative industries
• banking, commerce and management
• journalism
• radio and television
• public relations and marketing
• social media
• corporate writing
• public sector research and administration
• communications strategy
• marketing messaging
1. Learning Outcomes: BMC component: demonstrate coherent and in-depth knowledge of the disciplinary field of media and communications across local and global contexts, including the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques studied in this field;
2. demonstrate knowledge and applied understanding of the disciplinary methods of media and communications, including its rationales, themes, concepts, theories and interdisciplinary dimensions;
3. identify and apply appropriate research methods for gathering, interpreting, analysing and evaluating ideas and information from a variety of sources, and for developing and synthesising knowledge;
4. select and use appropriate communication technologies, forms, styles and techniques to investigate problems and present ideas and arguments coherently for specific purposes and types of intended audience;
5. adapt and apply knowledge and skills with initiative, to plan and develop projects, solve problems and make decisions in scholarship and/or professional practice; and
6. work independently and collaboratively, with an understanding of social, cultural and ethical contexts in further learning and professional practice related to media and communications.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English Language Requirements: An IELTS (Academic): overall score – 6.5, Listening, Reading, Speaking – 6.0, Writing – 6.5; TOEFL Internet-based test overall score -91, Listening, Reading, Speaking – 20, Writing – 22.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of New England was originally formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. It became fully independent in 1954. The university is located on several sites in Armidale, NSW. All the programs are offered via the four faculties: Arts; Economics, Business and Law; Education, Health and Professional Studies; and The Sciences; these faculties incorporate 18 teaching schools. Research is offered in the areas of rural science, agricultural economics, geology, educational administration, linguistics, archaeology, etc.
