Bachelor (Honours)
At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Communication.
Adding a communication degree to your law qualification will help you hone your communication and problem-solving skills to give you a competitive edge in your career. Whether you're presenting evidence in a court of law or meeting with your clients, you'll learn the skills to make you a great communicator. You can choose to specialise in Journalism, Strategic Communication or Global Media and Communication.
The combination of a Law and Communication degree means you will gain valuable, additional skills to use in your future career, including presentation skills, media liaison, broadcasting, writing, news media, public affairs, advocacy and more.
3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Communication at Murdoch
What you'll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. As part of your law degree, you'll learn:
Your future career
Studying law in combination with communication can lead to a career in any area or industry, from navigating human rights to pursuing a career in politics. You could work in the public or private sector, fighting for the rights of those who are disadvantaged or unfairly treated, and creating a better society.
Careers could include:
For further admission information about this course, please visit Murdoch Admission Information - Laws (Combined).
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) is accredited by Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).
The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) and recognised by the Malaysia Bar Council.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) major are eligible for membership of Public Relations Institute of Australia
The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training. For more information, please refer to https://www.lpbwa.org.au/Becoming-A-Lawyer/Admissions-Requirements
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