Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of Laws
This combined degree equips students with a legal foundation for their creative practice or a creative foundation for a legal career. Students are immersed in the theory and practice of contemporary writing, editing and publishing, exploring and creating key storytelling forms, and building vocational experiences in print and digital publishing…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This combined degree equips students with a legal foundation for their creative practice or a creative foundation for a legal career. Students are immersed in the theory and practice of contemporary writing, editing and publishing, exploring and creating key storytelling forms, and building vocational experiences in print and digital publishing and editing.
The simultaneous study of a range of legal subjects, from the fundamentals of the law to specialist skills in niche legal disciplines, ensures that students meet the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW.
Elective choices include cross-disciplinary studies in history, communication, media and country studies; specialist legal subjects, such as contracts, entertainment and intellectual property law; and the Legal Futures and Technology major, which provides first-hand experience of the technologies shaping the future of the legal profession.
Graduates emerge with the high-level creative, analytical and communication skills required to manage the legal aspects of a writing career, or for a legal career in which creative writing skills can add eloquence and character to their work.
Course structure
The course comprises 240 credit points and allows students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Communication (Creative Writing) and Bachelor of Laws.
Careers
Career options include media lawyer, intellectual property lawyer, solicitor, barrister, editor, publisher, scriptwriter, literary agent, communication coordinator, copywriter, novelist, feature writer, publications officer, freelance writer.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
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