Bachelor
School of Law, Fremantle Campus
The modern marketplace is in a constant state of flux and, as such, understanding marketing and public relations becomes increasingly important for lawyers. Completed in five years of full-time study, the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Marketing & Public Relations is particularly valuable if you are interested in working in Corporate Law or Media Law.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education:
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.
A combined Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Marketing & Public Relations from The University of Notre Dame Australia provides a gateway to a range of careers as a legal practitioner or in the field of marketing or public relations.
Known for our experiential learning model and professional development opportunities, a Law degree from Notre Dame provides a thorough grounding in the legal and ethical principles underlining the legal profession, as well as the practical application of these principles. During your legal studies you will explore a diverse range of legal areas including Criminal Law, International Law, Commercial Practice and more.
When partnered with Marketing & Public Relations, this combined degree will give you a rigorous understanding of media and public relations practice. As marketing and public relations cement their place as fundamental activities in many organisations, the insights you receive in Consumer Behaviour, Corporate Public Relations, and Business Research Methods will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in the Marketing & Public Relations field while being able to place these issues into a legal framework.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Core Curriculum
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
Year Five
Law Electives*
*Available law electives are subject to change and may vary depending on your campus and year of study. Please check with your school for the current electives on offer.
More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.