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Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws with a major in Media, Culture and Communication

ATAR/Course cut-off
95.90
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Overview

Combine the problem solving and research skills from a law degree with the creative and communications skills of arts.

You'll study established legal studies areas such as constitutional law, international law, contract law and family law. You'll also look at areas of contemporary concern such as consumer law, environmental law, health law and information technology law.

You'll learn the role of law in society and explore ideas across disciplinary boundaries.

This innovative major combines Cultural Studies and International Communication to give you diverse perspectives on culture and its expression through the media.

You will:

  • gain an understanding of how we make and communicate cultural meaning
  • investigate the social and political dimensions of culture and the media in Australia and globally.

Degrees offering Media, Culture and Communication

Key features

  • A selection of media, culture and communications subject choices helps you understand media and other methods of communication.
  • Connect with careers and communities via internships and work-integrated learning opportunities.

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Those looking to work in publishing or cultural journalism.

HECS Course fee

AUD $5,648 p.a. This is an indicative fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

What you will study

Degree requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points for the degree 120
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 78
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above 66
Minimum number of credit points with a LAW prefix 72
Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts
Completion of a designated People unit
Completion of a designated Planet unit
Completion of a designated Participation unit
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Combined degree requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this combined degree.

100 level Credit Points
Required LAW109 Criminal Justice and Procedure 3
Required LAW115 Foundations of Law 3
200 level Credit Points
Required LAW203 Torts 3
Required LAW204 Contracts 3
Required LAW208 Law, Lawyers and Society 3
Required LAW214 Jurisprudence 3
300 level Credit Points
Required LAW314 Constitutional Law and Administration I 3
Required LAW315 Constitutional Law and Administration II 3
Required LAW316 Property Law 3
Required LAW317 Equity and Trusts 3
400 level Credit Points
Required LAW456 Business Organisations 3
Required LAW459 International Law 3
500 level Credit Points
Required LAW555 C Remedies 3
Required LAW550 Litigation 3
Additional level Credit Points
Required 3cp from LAW488 Access to Justice Placement Program
LAW551 Professional and Community Engagement
LAW599 Legal Governance and Professional Leadership 3
Required 27cp from LAW units at 400 or 500 level 27
Total credit points required to satisfy this major 24

Notes

  • Units marked with a C are Capstone units.

Major requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major

100 level Credit Points
Required 3cp from MAS units at 100 level 3
Required 3cp from CUL units at 100 level
ICOM units at 100 level 3
200 level Credit Points
Required MAS215 Theories of Writing for the Media 3
Required either CUL223 Graffiti, Kitsch and Trash: Crimes of Style
or ICOM201 International Television and Beyond 3
300 level Credit Points
Capstone ICOM304 C International Media Policy 3
Required MAS302 Media Identities 3
Required 6cp from MAS304 Screens, Images, Ideas
MAS330 Culture and Technology
MAS331 Modernism, Postmodernism and Beyond
MAS389 Public Relations Theories
CUL320 Post 9/11: The Cultural Politics of Terror
CUL321 Unassimilable Bodies: UnAustralian Cultural Studies
CUL322 Changing Bodies, Changing Selves
CUL323 Transnational Hong Kong and Bollywood: Politics and Pleasures
CUL324 Fat Studies: Panic, Politics and Embodiment
CUL326 Criminal Bodies
CUL399 Decisions! Decisions! Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life
ICOM301 Global Knowledge Society
ICOM303 Writing for International Business and Finance 6
Total credit points required to satisfy this major 24

Notes

  • Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

  • media
  • government and community sectors
  • cultural critique
  • publishing
  • theatre and creative arts
  • arts administration
  • policy development
Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie

Macquarie offers an outstanding learning experience. We are renowned for excellence in interdisciplinary research and teaching, our unique approach to learning, our highly skilled graduates, and our first-class facilities. 

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Our degrees are designed to help you get ahead and stay ahead in your life and your career.

Overseas opportunities

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Enhance your degree with Macquarie's overseas study and exchange programs in over 300 countries.

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Contact us

Lisa Cuffe

Departmental Administrator

Department of Media, Music, Communication & Cultural Studies

Ph: 02 9850 2257

Fax: 02 9850 2101

Email: lisa.cuffe@mq.edu.au

Apply

The major in Media, Culture and Communication (MED02) is available in more than one degree.

Apply

1. Select your UAC Code for your preferred degree:

300107 - North Ryde Campus

300817 - City Campus

Bachelor of Arts

300117

Bachelor of Arts with the Diploma of Education

300287

Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Commerce

300304

Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Laws

300145

Bachelor of Arts with the degree of Bachelor of Science

300253

Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts

300760

Bachelor of Engineering with the degree of Bachelor of Arts

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply". This link will open in a new window.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Wednesday 4th April 2012.

Re-admission

Students wishing to return to study at Macquarie University should visit the Previous Macquarie Students webpage, for further information and application procedures. 



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