Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Demonstrate the capacity to provide professional advice, based on specialised knowledge of law and its application in diverse contexts, to employers, government and individual clients.

Admission requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

2016 Transition

The Bachelor of Communication program was revised in 2016, and amendments were made for implementation 2017.  FMCS2000 was removed from the core and added to the Media Studies major.  CMNS2800 was removed from the Media Studies major and added to the core.  The following transition arrangements apply to students who commenced the program prior to 2017:

• Students who commenced the Bachelor of Communication prior to 2017 who have completed FMCS2000 Media Structures and Practices will include this course in their core. CMNS2800 Creative Industries Entrepreneurship may be taken as an elective or, for students in the Media Studies major, as one of their Directed Courses.
• Students who commenced the Bachelor of Communication prior to 2017 who have completed CMNS2800 Creative Industries Entrepreneurship AND FMCS2000 Media Structures and Practices will be able to include either in their core. The course not included in the student’s core will either be included as an elective or, for students in the Media Studies major, as one of their Directed Courses.
• Students who commenced the Bachelor of Communication prior to 2017 who have not done FMCS2000 must do CMNS2800 as part of their core.
• Students who enrol from 2017 will not be affected.

2019 Transition

The Bachelor of Communication program was revised in 2019, and amendments made for implementation in 2020. There are no changes to the structure of the program. Students in the Bachelor of Communication/ Bachelor of Laws (Honours) must complete: •    160 units of Core Laws courses; and•    80 units of Laws Directed courses; and•    80 units of Core Communication courses; and•    One 80 unit Communication Major.

From 2020, the following changes will apply: •    The Journalism major will be renamed News and Digital Media•    The Media Production major name remains the same •    The Public Relations major will be renamed Public Relations and Strategic Communication•    The Media Studies major will not be available for students who commence the program from semester 1 2020 •    Experience Creation will be introduced as a new major from 2020 For students who commenced the program prior to 2020 please refer to the 2020 Bachelor of Communication Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details. 

Honours is embedded in the Law component of this program. All students who successfully complete the program will graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). Students who excel in their studies will have access to graded Honours, which will be calculated according to the University's policy. The policy is available at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policy/000990.html . See Program Convenor for further information regarding eligibility for Graded Honours.

Additional Information (Prospective Students)

All students can access free academic skills and support provided by Academic Learning Support through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through The Wollotuka Institute.

Students in combined degree programs are advised to consult with the relevant Program Officers for the Faculty of Science and Information Technology and the Faculty of Business and Law regarding their academic program.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the Faculty or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.