77722 Media Law (PG)

6cp
Requisite(s): (77885c Legal Process and Legal Research OR ((70115 Perspectives on Law OR 70120 Legal Method and Research)) OR 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: G Holland

This subject examines the legal regulation of media content. Students examine the legal problems relating to both electronic and print communications. In addition, there is a consideration of the law applicable to all media particularly in relation to recent developments. Throughout the subject, students analyse laws that restrict what the media can publish or distribute. Topics include freedom of speech, defamation, contempt, hate speech and vilification, obscenity and pornography, sedition, copyright and the regulation of the internet.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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