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Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations/Bachelor of Laws (228JA.2)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 60 | Bruce, Canberra |
5.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Discipline of Communication and Media Canberra Law School |
363086 | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce, Canberra |
5.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Discipline of Communication and Media Canberra Law School |
077626G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Promote your legal skills in a range of communication sectors
Ensure your entry into the dizzying world of PR practise is truly advantageous with a Double Degree that will develop your conceptual understanding of ethical practice, and grant you access to employer sectors such as in government agencies, community groups or in corporate businesses.
With a strong commercial orientation, your law studies will give you a firm grounding in a range of disciplines like contract, corporation, property and equity law, and (along with an industry-centric internship) arm you with the tools you’ll need to succeed in a legal communication environment.
And if you decide the law sector is definitively where you want to be, you’ll be qualified for admission into the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (and possibly nail your admission into the UK and the US). Professional career OS anyone?
Combine a Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations / Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:
- develop the skills and knowledge to operate as an entry-level public relations practitioner
- gain a well-rounded understanding of the social, political and cultural domestic and global contexts in which public relations is practised
- develop your conceptual and practical understanding of ethical practice, social responsibility and the legal frameworks of public relations
- have a theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession
- gain an understanding of media research methods and the ability to apply these to research tasks.
Work-integrated learning
In this course, you can undertake a workplace internship as part of the Faculty of Business, Government & Law’s commitment to supporting work integrated learning, which will enhance your employability and ensure you’re armed with the right mix of skills and knowledge to take a super-confident leap into your future career.
Career opportunities
Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations / Bachelor of Laws graduates in a range of sectors, including in:
- Public Relations
- Government Departments and Agencies
- Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations
- Corporate Businesses
- Private Practitioner
- Solicitor
- Legal Officer
- Community Lawyer.
Course specific information
Applicants must attain the published ATAR score or its equivalent. Students who fail to make the initial entrance score may undertake another UC course and enrol in the Law Foundation Major. Upon achieving a credit average in their first year of study students may then seek transfer into the formal Law program.
Professional accreditation
This program is recognised by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory and the State of New South Wales. Through mutual recognition, UC¿s degree may serve as the basis for admission in all Australian jurisdictions.
Through a program offered in conjunction with the College of Law, students may (in their final year of the Bachelor of Laws at UC) begin their Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice course that qualifies for them for admission. Arrangements exist for students to articulate into programs leading to admission in the UK and the United States.
High achieving students may also be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course.
Attainment of the published ATAR or its equivalent. Note students who fail to make the initial ATAR entrance score may undertake another UC course and enrol in the Law Foundation Major. Upon achieving a credit average in their first year of study students may seek transfer into the formal Law program.
Additional admission requirements
Refer to individual courses.
Assumed knowledge
Refer to individual courses.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations/Bachelor of Laws (228JA) | 120 credit points
Digital Media Literacy (9022) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Competition and Consumer Law (6593) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Comparative Law (8673) | 3 credit points — Level 3
- Honours: Eligible students will enrol in 9804 Law Honours (6cp) in place of two Law Electives in their last year.
Open Electives - Must pass 6 credit points as follows
- - 6cp open electives from any part of the University.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Digital Media Literacy (9022)
Year 2
Year 3
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 1
7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
MJ0083 Restricted Choice Unit
Two Law Electives
Course duration
Standard ten semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty-four semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| 6. An understanding of, and basic competence in, media research methods and the ability to apply these to research tasks | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 10. Students will also undertake an in depth study of selected areas of law, including the Priestly 11 units, and in chosen law electives, with an emphasis on commercial law and/or justice studies. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 5. Experience in a professional public relations environment through a compulsory internship. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 11. In addition to the above, students graduating with Honours will have developed the ability to independently identify and provide solutions to complex legal problems. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 9. Graduates will have a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law, suitable for entering the legal profession or undertaking other careers involving legal work. The course will provide students with a program of study and learning to satisfy the academic requirements for admission to legal practice. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 4. A conceptual and practical understanding of ethical practice, social responsibility and legal frameworks for public relations | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 7. An understanding of the principles of risk and crisis and of political communication in the context of professional practice | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 2. The skills and knowledge to operate as an entry-level public relations practitioner | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 8. High level written and oral communication skills, the ability to think critically and the capacity to identify, analyse and use information relevant to professional practice | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| That students graduate with: 1. A well-rounded understanding of the social, political and cultural domestic and global contexts in which public relations is practised. |
Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
| 3. An understanding of the theoretical principles that apply to modern public relations practice. | Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism |
Majors
- Major in Legal Practice (Restricted) (MJ0083)
- Major in Law Foundation (MJ0082)
- Major in Public Relations (MJ0219)
- Major in Communication Studies (MJ0216)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
| Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations | BComm PubRel |
Honours
The degree of Bachelor of Laws may be awarded with first or second class honours. Requirements are specified in the Determination of Course Particulars for the Bachelor of Laws.
(i) To be eligible to undertake studies at honours level, a student must achieve at least a credit average in all law units undertaken at the University of Canberra, this being determined by averaging their scores in all eligible subjects.
Eligible Units: Eligible Units are those which count towards the Entry GPA and Honours GPA. Eligible Units are:
- Any Law unit done which counts towards your LLB (i.e., not the subjects going only towards the non-law degree if you are enrolled in a double degree. If you are enrolled in a straight LLB, your open electives are not counted).
- This includes Units for which you receive Advanced Standing, whether done at UC or elsewhere.
- Where you have done extra subjects which may count, e.g. more than the required amount of law electives, your best results will be counted.
(ii) Law Honours has 12 credit points of research-related units. These are made up of:
- Legal Methods and Skills (3cp)
- Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours) (3cp)
- Law Honours (6cp)
(iii) The degree of Bachelor of Laws may be awarded with first or second class honours. Following submission of an Honours thesis as part of the unit Law Honours, students must show a Good performance by receiving a minimum of a Credit in the 6 credit point restricted choice unit Law Honours.
Calculating the final class of honours:
Law degrees with Honours are awarded in the following classes depending on the Honours GPA obtained and the standard of the Honours Thesis.
First Class: Showing an exceptional performance by both an Honours GPA of at least 6 and a mark of 80 and above in the honours component of your assessment
Second Class - Division I: Showing a Very Good performance by both an Honours GPA of at least 5.5 and a mark of 73 and above in the honours component of your assessment
Second Class - Division II: Showing a Good performance by both an Honours GPA of at least 5 and a mark of 65 and above in the Honours component of your assessment
Calculating the Honours GPA
GPAs are calculated by using the University¿s system. The Unit Law Honours will be weighted as 30% for the purposes of calculating the Honours GPA. Units used in the Honours GPA are as described in ¿Eligible units¿ above for entry to the Honours component of the course.
Note that marks are not automatically rounded up for purposes of Honours. Thus 4.99 does not become 5.00. Where your final mark is within two marks of the next level of honours, or of achieving honours at all (e.g. a 4.8 is rounded up to 5.0), you can apply in writing to have your honours result upgraded. This will be determined by the Law Program Manager and the Law Honours Unit Convener, taking into account your academic record and any mitigating circumstances which may have affected your academic performance.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN 1800 864 226 |
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