This degree combination is ideal for students interested in working in legal affairs or other aspects of media industries and audio-visual production. The Media (Screen and Sound) degree is designed to provide students with skills, knowledge and capabilities relevant to careers in a broad range of audio-visual, digital and screen production industries. The emphasis is on acquisition of creative and professional skills suitable to contemporary media industry contexts, along with a sophisticated understanding of the role of media and film in contemporary societies.The Law degree aims to develop graduates who have excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research, effective oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility.
Overview
- Program Code
4752
- UAC Code
426000
- CRICOS Code
082793E
- Total units of credit (UOC)
240
- Campus
Kensington
- Indicative Enrolments
8
Why choose this degree?
The UNSW School of Law instils in students the values, skills and qualities necessary to become qualified legal practitioners with a strong sense of citizenship, community and social justice.
Who should choose this degree?
This degree combination is ideal for students interested in working in legal affairs or other aspects of media industries and audio-visual production.
Majors
- Law
- Media
Degree Structure
Degree HandbookCareer Opportunities
- In-house counsel for media and advertising companies
- Entertainment lawyer
- Copyright lawyer
- Public sector communications
Accreditation / Professional Recognition
Legal Profession Admission Board (NSW)
Assumed Knowledge
For Bachelor of Laws: None. Non-law degree: Refer to the relevant non-law degree entry
Entry requirements
- 2020 Lowest Selection Rank 1
ATAR + LAT
- 2021 Guaranteed Entry 2
N/A
- 2020 A levels 3
ATAR + LAT
- 2020 IB Diploma 4
ATAR + LAT
- 2020 Lowest ATAR 5
88.15
1. 2020 Lowest Selection Rank
The 2020 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2020.
2. 2021 Guaranteed Entry
Find more information on Guaranteed Entry here.
3. 2020 A levels
The 2020 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subject. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
4. 2020 IB Diploma
The 2020 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2020. It is to be used as a guide only.
5. 2020 Lowest ATAR
The 2020 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
Additional selection criteria
All domestic applicants*^ who wish to study an undergraduate Law double degree at UNSW need to sit the Law Admission Test (LAT).
This includes:
- Those enrolled in their final year of secondary schooling (Year 12 HSC or equivalent)
- Those who have already completed their secondary schooling (e.g. those on a gap year)
- Those who are currently studying at another university and wish to apply to transfer to Law
- Year 11 students who wish to sit the LAT prior to their HSC year (LAT results are valid for two years)
*Domestic applicants include Australian citizens and permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens.
^Indigenous students undertaking the Pre-Law Program at UNSW are not required to sit the LAT as they are assessed under multiple criteria in the Pre-Law Program. For more information about the Pre-Law Program, visit Nura Gili or contact Jeni Engel (Director of Indigenous Legal Education at UNSW Law).
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January.
Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Fees
- 2021 Indicative First Year Fee
$14,500*
Commonwealth Supported Place multiple Student Contribution Bands may apply for this double degree. See single degrees for the applicable fee bands.
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included.