Bachelor of Communication in Journalism/Bachelor of Laws - 226JA

Course Code:	226JA
Course Version:	2
Location:	UC - Canberra, Bruce
Faculty:	Faculty of Business, Government & Law
Discipline(s):	Canberra Law School Discipline of Communication and Media
CRICOS Code:	077624J
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.

Introduction

The Bachelor of Laws degree offers the following advantages:
? Fully accredited as a basis for admission to practice law in Australia.
? Focus upon corporate and commercial law, with minors in other areas to cater for student preferences.
? Teaching program enhanced by research strengths with student opportunities to be involved in UC's National Centre for Corporate Law, the National Institute of Governance and e-Justice and Court of the Future Networks.
? Opportunities for law internships and international study through linkages with law firms, governments and overseas universities.
? Small class sizes, highly-qualified staff, state-of-the art facilities, including oncampus and remote access to all the major online legal databases.
? A record of excellent employment opportunities and high starting salaries.

The single degree of Bachelor of Journalism may be taken out when the requirements of that degree have been met at the end of three years full-time study or equivalent part-time.
'>This course offers students an excellent opportunity to obtain legal qualifications while receiving journalism training to professional standards.

Students can expect to obtain work as broadcast, print or multi-media journalists with enhanced opportunities in legal journalism. They may also find work as media advisors.
The Bachelor of Journalism prepares students for immediate entry into journalism and related professions. The degree reflects contemporary journalism practice by teaching students the fundamentals in print, online, radio and TV journalism.

Students have access to industry-standard radio, TV and online facilities to produce and present their work.

Students produce news and current affairs stories in print, radio and TV disciplines for publication on the student journalism website NowUC www.nowuc.com.au

UC's strategic location in the national capital and proximity to national institutions, including federal parliament and the parliamentary press gallery, offers learning and internship opportunities for students.

The Bachelor of Laws degree offers the following advantages:
? Fully accredited as a basis for admission to practice law in Australia.
? Focus upon corporate and commercial law, with minors in other areas to cater for student preferences.
? Teaching program enhanced by research strengths with student opportunities to be involved in UC's National Centre for Corporate Law, the National Institute of Governance and e-Justice and Court of the Future Networks.
? Opportunities for law internships and international study through linkages with law firms, governments and overseas universities.
? Small class sizes, highly-qualified staff, state-of-the art facilities, including oncampus and remote access to all the major online legal databases.
? A record of excellent employment opportunities and high starting salaries.

The single degree of Bachelor of Journalism may be taken out when the requirements of that degree have been met at the end of three years full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Enquiries

Prospective Domestic Students: Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN 1800 864 226
Prospective International Students: Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
Current and Commencing Students: In person Faculty of Business, Government and Law student support area (Building 11, Level B, Room 27 - Reception counter) or Email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au

Admission Requirements

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.

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Course Requirements

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Information for Current Students

There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.

Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2015 End Date: 31/12/2015
Version1 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 31/12/2014

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course

Awards

Award(s)	Official Abbreviation
Bachelor of Laws	LLB
Bachelor of Communication in Journalism	BComm Jnl

Alternate Exit Awards

Bachelor of Communication in Journalism

Bachelor of Laws

Typical Study Pattern

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UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
  - Year 3
    - Semester 1
    - Semester 2
      - Communication Internship (9490) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Journalism Project (9035) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Legal Theory (7046) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Open Elective Unit- 3 cp
  - Year 4
    - Semester 1
      - Criminal Law and Procedure (7025) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Equity Law (7029) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Two Law Electives- 6 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Administrative Law (7018) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Evidence Law (7030) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Two Law Electives- 6 cp
  - Year 5
    - Semester 1
      - Litigation and Dispute Processing (7047) - 3 cp, Level 4
      - 7019 Advanced Legal Research and Writing OR 8358 Advanced Legal Research and Writing (Honours)
      - Two Law Electives- 6 cp
    - Semester 2
      - Lawyers and Professional Responsibility (7043) - 3 cp, Level 3
      - Three Law Electives- 9 cp

Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.

Unit Delivery Modes

Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details.

This course is closed from the end of Semester 2, 2015. Please contact the Faculty via the enquiry details below for further information.

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

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Objectives	Graduate Qualities
1. Produce a range of content to media industry standards.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
2. Demonstrate production and presentation techniques in broadcast, print and online environments to industry standard.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
3. Demonstrate an ability to apply the journalistic and communication theories which underpin journalism practice.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical principles of communication in society.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
5. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and apply them to journalistic practice.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
6. Understand and apply media research methods.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the media in society and the impact of journalism on public debate. In particular, understand the rapid changes currently occurring in media industries.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
8. Understand and apply the legal and ethical principles of contemporary journalism.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
9. Experience in a professional journalism or media environment through a compulsory internship.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
10. Develop generic communication and personal presentation skills to equip graduates for success in professional life.	Communication, Analysis and inquiry, problem solving, working independently and with others, professionalism
11. 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
12. 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
12. 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
13. 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

Course Duration

Standard ten semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty-four semesters.

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. High achieving students may also be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course.

Offerings

Past Offerings
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal

Enrolment Numbers

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