Overview

This unique dual Media and Communications and Laws program at University of New England broadens your career prospects, providing you access to fulfilling roles in not only legal and media sectors, but to diverse prospects in a variety of sectors. Graduate from this course future-fit to think laterally and problem-solve — qualities that are in demand by employers navigating the dynamically shifting landscape of work.

Why study the Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?

Combining law studies with media and communications fosters the interdisciplinary and critical thinking skills that employers are seeking now more than ever. As the role of media in our lives continues to grow and become more complex, our legal frameworks are rapidly adapting to emerging issues in privacy law, copyright law, media regulation, social media and more. '

UNE’s Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws ensures you are fit to bridge this gap and provide your expert knowledge in a wide variety of roles in both legal and media and communications industries.

Career outcomes

Career options include working in:

legal aid agencies and advocacy organisations and commercial firms
human resources
police prosecution
legal project management
creative industries
banking, commerce and management
journalism
radio and television
public relations and marketing
social media
corporate writing
public sector research and administration
communications strategy
marketing messaging.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Screen Media

Creative Industries

The Craft of Academic Writing

Storytelling and Genre Writing

Research and Professional Practice Project

Writing for Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months
Part-time
- 144 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

40 units (240 credit points)

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Business Law Digital Media View 23 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 00003G

Guaranteed ATAR: 80.00

Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31104 AUD / year

≈ 31104 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16992 AUD / year

≈ 16992 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic: Commonwealth Supported Place

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Media and Communications and Laws.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Why study the Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws at UNE?

Career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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