52640 Media Law and Ethics (University of Technology Sydney): rated 4.4/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UTS Wall.
52640 is a University of Technology Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Journalism and Writing. This page brings together its handbook details and what UTS students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 媒体法律与伦理
Type: Undergraduate subject
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Journalism and Writing
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Level: Undergraduate
Handbook year: 2026
This subject delves into the intersection of media law and ethics, focusing on the challenges journalists face in their profession. You will study contemporary legal cases and news stories to understand the legal and ethical frameworks guiding media professionals in Australia and internationally.
52640 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.4/5).
On Reddit: "I did this as an elective coming from digital and social media. Really fuking interesting u learn about a lot of situations where bad journalism has lead to severe outcomes, and the laws that come with. Had an assignment where u go out and find a story that’s ‘newsworthy’ and di…"
On Reddit: "In order to complete the Journalism major, you'll need to complete a set of subjects corresponding to said major. The Media Law and Ethics subject focuses on essay-writing and analysis, with one notable news article assignment as the last of three assessments. The first assessme…"
The course panel on UTS Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is 52640 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 4.4/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches 52640, and when is it offered?
A: 52640 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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