Law and the Creative Industries, Major (0072)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0072
Previous Code: M2515.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Law and the Creative Industries major equips you with specialised legal skills and knowledge to support your career in the creative industries in Australia. In this major you will develop tailored, strategic knowledge to enable you to effectively contribute to business decision making and to appreciate the legal and regulatory challenges within the context of creative and innovative enterprises. The subjects in this major focus on the fundamentals of Australian law, critique and analysis of law, contracts, torts, alternative dispute resolution and media law, with the option to also incorporate studies in competition and consumer law, intellectual property and law within the employment context. The legal and regulatory focus of this major will provide you with specialised knowledge and skills designed to enhance your access to a range of careers within the creative industries sector. Students are advised that this field of study does not qualify students for admission to legal practice in NSW. Students wishing to pursue a career in legal practice should apply for one of the relevant Bachelor of Laws programs. For further information, please contact the Academic Program Advisor for the Bachelor of Laws as noted below.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Liesel Spencer |
Major Structure
Students must complete 80 credit points including the six specified Core subjects and two of the five Alternate subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Note: Creative Industries students must complete this Introduction to Major subject as part of the core requirements of the program, in conjunction with this major. | ||
| Fundamentals of Australian Law | ||
| Core Subjects | ||
| LAWS 2001 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 10 |
| LAWS 2003 | Contracts | 10 |
| LAWS 2004 | Criminal Law | 10 |
| LAWS 1009 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| LAWS 3049 | Media Law | 10 |
| LAWS 2013 | Torts Law | 10 |
| Alternate Subjects | ||
| Select two of the Level 3 subjects of the following: | 20 | |
| Australian Competition Law | ||
| Australian Consumer Law | ||
| Intellectual Property | ||
| Law of Employment | ||
| Work Health and Safety Law | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Recommended Sequence
Please Note: Due to the progression requirements of this major, Creative Industries students must follow the specific recommended sequence below in order to successfully complete this specialisation. The full sequence including all other subjects of the degree can be found at the program entry for program Bachelor of Creative Industries.
This major is not available for Spring commencement.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| Degree Core/Introduction to Major Subject: | ||
| Fundamentals of Australian Law | ||
| LAWS 2004 | Criminal Law | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 1009 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| LAWS 2013 | Torts Law | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 2001 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 2003 | Contracts | 10 |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 3049 | Media Law | 10 |
| Select one subject from the Level 3 Alternate Subject pool | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select one subject from the Level 3 Alternate Subject pool | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 10 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |