Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Laws

University of Technology Sydney

Build an acute understanding of the rule of law and establish yourself as a journalistic expert with this future-ready degreeJournalism operates within a complex set of ethical and legal boundaries. Those who understand the law and how it impacts journalistic practice are in high demand in both journalism and media-specific legal careers. If you're passionate about the power of the written word and the way we protect and defend it, the UTS Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Laws is for you. This dual cross-disciplinary degree will give you a broad range of professional skills and knowledge. You'll learn about contemporary law, traditional and new media and the role of ethics, all while honing your journalistic capabilities across traditional and new media. You'll graduate ready for a successful and fascinating career in the legal and media professions. In your Law studies, you'll complete a range of core subjects, building your essential knowledge in areas like contracts, ethics and justice, evidence and Constitutional law. You can also elect to pursue a major in Legal Futures and Technology or else undertake a range of Law options to broaden your disciplinary knowledge. Meanwhile, your core Communications units will give you a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating field. You'll then specialise your knowledge in your Journalism major, covering topics like media law and ethics, news, digital journalism and investigation.

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