Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws - 996AA
Course Code: | 996AA |
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Course Version: | 2 |
Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline(s): | Canberra Law School Discipline of Communication and Media |
UAC Code: | 362464 |
CRICOS Code: | 065743A |
English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Introduction
Enquiries
- Current and Commencing Students
- In person Faculty of Business, Government & Law student support area (Building 11, Level B, Room 27 -- Reception counter) Email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au
- Prospective Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au Ph 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
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
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Laws | LLB |
Bachelor of Journalism | B Jnl |
Alternate Exit Awards
Bachelor of Journalism | Bachelor of Laws |
Typical Study Pattern
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 to new admissions from semester 1, 2013. Please refer to course 226JA Bachelor of Communication in Journalism/Bachelor of Laws.
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. Students are also eligible to prepare to sit for the New York Bar.
Graduate Employment
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.
Special Class Delivery Details
Small class sizes, highly-qualified staff, state-of-the art facilities, including on campus and remote access to all the major online legal databases.
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. High achieving students may also be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) course.
Internships
Opportunities for law internships and international study through linkages with law firms, governments and overseas Universities. 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.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 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
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.