COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication at La Trobe University requires the completion of 600 credit points over five years of full-time study. This double degree combines professional legal education with media and communication studies, providing students with the skills required to work across legal, media, corporate, and public sectors. The curriculum includes core law subjects, media and communication subjects, law electives, and additional elective components. The Law component covers essential areas including legal institutions and methods, dispute resolution, criminal law, public law, constitutional law, contract law, company law, evidence and criminal procedure, property law, and advanced legal practice. Students develop professional capabilities in legal research, advocacy, negotiation, mediation, communication, and ethical decision-making while completing the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Victoria. The Media and Communication component focuses on digital media, storytelling, media production, communication strategies, journalism practices, media regulation, and critical analysis of contemporary media issues. Students gain practical experience through industry-based learning, the Upstart newsroom, media projects, internships, and professional placements in legal and media environments. The course develops critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing graduates for careers in law firms, media organizations, government agencies, corporate communication, journalism, regulatory roles, and other industries where legal and media expertise intersect.