Kick-start your professional experience by combining your passion of communications and law. This double degree is focused on preparing you for success in the legal communications industry by arming you with the practical skills and competencies necessary to achieve excellence in your work. With a special focus on political communication, you will explore how societies have evolved alongside advancements in communication technology while profoundly transforming the way we live. Study a Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs / Bachelor Laws at UC and you will: Develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary society and politics paying particular attention to the relationships between media, politics and public opinion Develop digital media literacy and basic competency in a range of communication skills and media research methodologies Gain an appreciation of research ethics and related questions of social responsibility Engage in complex ethical questions, strategic thinking, and problem solving as they study processes of political communication Develop high level written, oral and visual communication skills, the ability to think critically and the capacity to identify, analyse and use information relevant to professional practice in the digital era.

A graduate of the Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs / Bachelor of Laws can work in a variety of roles in the public and private sector including: Communications & media officer Government relations officer Public information officer Media planner Campaign manager Justice Public sector jobs Human resources Social work.