Law - LAWSA14781
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Law
School: Faculty of Law
Contact: http://www.law.unsw.edu.au
Program: 4781 - Media / Law
Award(s):
Bachelor of Laws (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
This stream outlines the standard sequence of Law courses which make up the combined Media/Law program. Other sequences may be approved under special circumstances.
Stream Structure
For detailed outlines of Media major stream sequences please check the following links:
MDIAC14781 Communication and Journalism
MDIAM14781 Media Production
MDIAS14781 Screen and Sound
MDIAP14781 Public Relations & Advertising
MDIAC14781 Communication and Journalism
MDIAM14781 Media Production
MDIAS14781 Screen and Sound
MDIAP14781 Public Relations & Advertising
Below is the standard stream for Screen & Sound.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
- ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC)
- LAWS1061 Torts (6 UOC)
- MDIA1000 Time, Space and Experience (6 UOC)
- Screen & Sound List A Elective (6 UOC)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
- ARTS2090 Publics and Publishing (6 UOC)
- LAWS1021 Crime & the Criminal Process (6 UOC)
- LAWS1141 Principles of Public Law (6 UOC)
- MDIA2000 Animating Media (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- ARTS2065 Working with Image and Sound (6 UOC)
- LAWS1022 Criminal Laws (6 UOC)
- LAWS1150 Principles of Private Law (6 UOC)
- Plus ONE of:
- ARTS2091 Mobile Cultures (6 UOC)
- ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 1
- ARTS3061 Video Project (6 UOC)
- ARTS3091 Advanced Media Issues (6 UOC)
- LAWS1075 Contracts (6 UOC)
Plus ONE of:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- LAWS2385 Equity and Trusts (6 UOC)
- MDIA3005 Engagement (6 UOC)
- Screen & Sound List B Elective (6 UOC)
Plus whichever of the following not completed Semester 1, Year 3:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
An optional additional Honours year may be taken with the School of the Arts and Media in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, before continuing with the courses below:
Year 4
Semester 1
Semester 1
- LAWS2150 Federal Constitutional Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS2371 Resolving Civil Disputes (6 UOC)
- LAWS2383 Land Law (6 UOC)
- SOMA1603 Digital Video 1 (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- Screen & Sound List A Elective (6 UOC)
Year 5
Semester 1
Semester 1
- Law Prescribed Elective* (6 UOC)
- Law Electives (18 UOC)
Semester 2
- Law Electives (24 UOC)
*Law Prescribed Elective
Choose ONE of the following:
Choose ONE of the following:
- LAWS2320 Legal Theory (6 UOC)
- LAWS2326 Theories of Law and Justice (6 UOC)
- LAWS2820 Law and Social Theory (6 UOC)
NOTE: Every Media/Law student must complete LAWS3221 Media Law General Principles as the Prescribed Media Elective. This then double counts against the Prescribed Media Elective.
Please refer to program 3433 Bachelor of Media (Screen & Sound) for electives.
Please refer to program 3433 Bachelor of Media (Screen & Sound) for electives.
Below is the standard stream for Communication & Journalism.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
- Prescribed Communication & Journalism Elective (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC)
- LAWS1061 Torts (6 UOC)
- MDIA1004 News Reporting (6 UOC)
- Prescribed Communication and Journalism Elective (6 UOC)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
- LAWS1022 Criminal Laws (6 UOC)
- LAWS1150 Principles of Private Law (6 UOC)
- MDIA2002 Analysing Media Communication (6 UOC)
Plus ONE of:
- ARTS2091 Mobile Cultures (6 UOC)
- ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 1
- ARTS3091 Advanced Media Issues (6 UOC)
- LAWS1075 Contracts (6 UOC)
- MDIA3002 Multiplatform Journalism (6 UOC)
Plus ONE of:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- LAWS2385 Equity and Trusts (6 UOC)
- MDIA3003 Media Portfolio (6 UOC)
- MDIA3005 Engagement (6 UOC)
Plus whichever of the following not completed Semester 1, Year 3:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
An optional additional Honours year may be taken with the School of the Arts and Media in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, before continuing with the courses below:
Year 4
Semester 1
Semester 1
- LAWS2150 Federal Constitutional Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS2371 Resolving Civil Disputes (6 UOC)
- LAWS2383 Land Law (6 UOC)
- Prescribed Communcation & Journalism Elective (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- Prescribed Communcation & Journalism Elective (6 UOC)
Year 5
Semester 1
Semester 1
- Law Prescribed Elective* (6 UOC)
- Law Electives (18 UOC)
Semester 2
- Law Electives (24 UOC)
*Law Prescribed Elective
Choose ONE of the following:
Choose ONE of the following:
- LAWS2320 Legal Theory (6 UOC)
- LAWS2326 Theories of Law and Justice (6 UOC)
- LAWS2820 Law and Social Theory (6 UOC)
NOTE: Every Media/Law student must complete LAWS3221 Media Law General Principles as the Prescribed Media Elective. This then double counts against the Prescribed Media Elective.
Please refer to program 3429 Bachelor of Media (Communication & Journalism) for electives.
Below is the standard stream for Media Production.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
- ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC)
- LAWS1061 Torts (6 UOC)
- Prescribed Media Production Major Elective (6 UOC)
- Prescribed Media Production Major Elective (6 UOC)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
- ARTS2090 Publics and Publishing (6 UOC)
- LAWS1021 Crime & the Criminal Process (6 UOC)
- LAWS1141 Principles of Public Law (6 UOC)
- MDIA2000 Animating Media (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- LAWS1022 Criminal Laws (6 UOC)
- LAWS1150 Principles of Private Law (6 UOC)
- MDIA2001 Bodies and Interfaces (6 UOC)
Plus ONE of:
- ARTS2091 Mobile Cultures (6 UOC)
- ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 1
- ARTS3091 Advanced Media Issues (6 UOC)
- LAWS1075 Contracts (6 UOC)
- MDIA3001 Serious Games (6 UOC)
Plus ONE of:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- LAWS2385 Equity and Trusts (6 UOC)
- MDIA3004 Festivals and Exhibitions (6 UOC)
- MDIA3005 Engagement (6 UOC)
Plus whichever of the following not completed Semester 1, Year 3:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
An optional additional Honours year may be taken with the School of the Arts and Media in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, before continuing with the courses below:
Year 4
Semester 1
Semester 1
- LAWS2150 Federal Constitutional Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS2371 Resolving Civil Disputes (6 UOC)
- LAWS2383 Land Law (6 UOC)
- SOMA1603 Digital Video 1 (6 UOC)
- Media Production Elective - 6 UOC
Semester 2
- Prescribed Media Production Elective (6 UOC)
Year 5
Semester 1
Semester 1
- Law Prescribed Elective* (6 UOC)
- Law Electives (18 UOC)
Semester 2
- Law Electives (24 UOC)
*Law Prescribed Elective
Choose ONE of the following:
Choose ONE of the following:
- LAWS2320 Legal Theory (6 UOC)
- LAWS2326 Theories of Law and Justice (6 UOC)
- LAWS2820 Law and Social Theory (6 UOC)
NOTE: Every Media/Law student must complete LAWS3221 Media Law General Principles as the Prescribed Media Elective. This then double counts against the Prescribed Media Elective.
Please refer to program 3428 Bachelor of Media (Media Production) for electives.
Below is the standard stream for PR & Advertising.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
- Prescribed PR & Advertising Elective (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- ARTS1091 Media, Society, Politics (6 UOC)
- LAWS1061 Torts (6 UOC)
- MDIA1003 Public Relations Practices (6 UOC)
- Prescribed PR & Advertising Elective (6 UOC)
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
- LAWS1022 Criminal Laws (6 UOC)
- LAWS1150 Principles of Private Law (6 UOC)
- MDIA2005 Advertising (6 UOC)
Plus ONE of:
- ARTS2091 Mobile Cultures (6 UOC)
- ARTS2092 Global Media (6 UOC)
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 1
- ARTS3091 Advanced Media Issues (6 UOC)
- LAWS1075 Contracts (6 UOC)
- MDIA3000 Public Relations Discourse (6 UOC)
Plus ONE of:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- LAWS2385 Equity and Trusts (6 UOC)
- MDIA3003 Media Portfolio (6 UOC)
- MDIA3005 Engagement (6 UOC)
Plus whichever of the following not completed Semester 1, Year 3:
- LAWS1160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS1230 Lawyers, Ethics and Justice (6 UOC)
An optional additional Honours year may be taken with the School of the Arts and Media in the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, before continuing with the courses below:
Year 4
Semester 1
Semester 1
- LAWS2150 Federal Constitutional Law (6 UOC)
- LAWS2371 Resolving Civil Disputes (6 UOC)
- LAWS2383 Land Law (6 UOC)
- PR and Advertising Elective (6 UOC)
Semester 2
- PR and Advertising Elective (6 UOC)
Year 5
Semester 1
Semester 1
- Law Prescribed Elective* (6 UOC)
- Law Electives (18 UOC)
Semester 2
- Law Electives (24 UOC)
*Law Prescribed Elective
Choose ONE of the following:
Choose ONE of the following:
- LAWS2320 Legal Theory (6 UOC)
- LAWS2326 Theories of Law and Justice (6 UOC)
- LAWS2820 Law and Social Theory (6 UOC)
NOTE: Every Media/Law student must complete LAWS3221 Media Law General Principles as the Prescribed Media Elective. This then double counts against the Prescribed Media Elective.
Please refer to program 3434 Bachelor of Media (PR and Advertising) for electives.
