Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Media and Communication (Games and Interactivity)

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 or 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 79 with a minimum of 20 in each section.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 58 with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Swinburne University offers a range of scholarships designed to assist international students in achieving their educational goals. These scholarships are awarded based on various criteria, including academic merit, financial need, and specific areas of study. 

Swinburne International Excellence Scholarship: This merit-based scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievements. It provides financial support to high-achieving international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

Swinburne Sports Excellence Scholarship: Aimed at supporting talented athletes, this scholarship assists international students who excel in sports while pursuing their academic studies at Swinburne.

Swinburne Student Achievement Award: Recognizing not only academic achievements but also contributions to the community, this scholarship provides financial support and acknowledges a holistic approach to personal growth and success.

Government Scholarships: Swinburne University collaborates with various governments and organizations worldwide to provide scholarships and sponsorships for international students from specific countries. These opportunities vary by nation and are offered in conjunction with external partners.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Media and Communication (Games and Interactivity) program at Swinburne University of Technology possess a unique blend of legal expertise and specialized skills in game design, interactive media, and digital entertainment. This dual degree equips graduates for diverse career opportunities in legal practice, game development, interactive storytelling, and media industries. 

Legal Counsel for Game Developers: Graduates can specialize as legal counsel for game development studios, providing legal advice on intellectual property rights, licensing agreements, game publishing contracts, and regulatory compliance in the gaming industry. They protect developers' interests, ensure legal compliance in game development processes, and negotiate contracts with publishers and distribution platforms.

Game Designer/Developer: With skills in game design principles, interactive storytelling, and legal knowledge, graduates can pursue careers as game designers or developers. They create engaging gameplay experiences, design interactive narratives, develop game mechanics, and integrate legal considerations such as privacy laws and content moderation policies into game development processes.

Interactive Media Producer: Graduates can work as interactive media producers, overseeing the production of digital interactive experiences, VR simulations, AR applications, and interactive storytelling projects. They collaborate with creative teams, manage production timelines, and ensure alignment with legal requirements and industry standards in interactive media production.

Legal Consultant for Esports Organizations: With expertise in gaming law and esports regulations, graduates can serve as legal consultants for esports organizations, teams, and tournaments. They advise on player contracts, sponsorship agreements, event licensing, intellectual property rights in esports broadcasting, and compliance with gaming regulations and anti-doping policies.

User Experience (UX) Designer: Graduates can specialize as UX designers for interactive media and gaming platforms, optimizing user interfaces, game mechanics, and interactive storytelling elements to enhance user engagement and accessibility. They conduct usability testing, analyze user feedback, and integrate legal considerations such as data privacy and accessibility standards into UX design processes.

Content Creator/Streamer: With knowledge of digital media and legal aspects of content creation, graduates can pursue careers as content creators, streamers, or influencers in the gaming and interactive media industries. They produce gameplay videos, live streams, and interactive content on platforms like Twitch and YouTube, ensuring compliance with copyright laws, content monetization guidelines, and brand sponsorships.

Digital Marketing Specialist for Gaming Brands: Graduates can work as digital marketing specialists, developing and implementing marketing strategies for gaming brands, esports teams, or digital entertainment companies. They leverage their understanding of gaming audiences, social media trends, and legal guidelines in digital advertising to promote gaming products, events, and online communities.

Legal Analyst for Gaming Regulations: Graduates can specialize as legal analysts or researchers, studying regulatory frameworks, policy developments, and legal challenges affecting the gaming and interactive media industries. They contribute to industry reports, policy briefs, and legal advocacy efforts to shape gaming regulations, consumer protection laws, and digital rights in interactive entertainment.

Educator/Trainer in Game Design: With a passion for teaching and game design expertise, graduates can work as educators or trainers, teaching game design principles, interactive media production, and legal aspects of game development in educational institutions, workshops, or online platforms. They mentor aspiring game developers and promote innovation in interactive storytelling and gaming technologies.

Entrepreneur in Gaming Innovation: Graduates can leverage their legal and media communication skills to launch startups or entrepreneurial ventures in the gaming and interactive media sectors. They innovate new gaming technologies, develop interactive storytelling platforms, or create legal tech solutions that address industry challenges and capitalize on emerging trends in digital entertainment.