BLAW20002 Digital Platform Regulation
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer.
- Final exam 50%
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is BLAW20002 hard?
BLAW20002: About average. Makes it easier: Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How law helped big digital platforms grow, and how it shapes their data, algorithm and attention-based businesses.
After it you can
- Understand how online platforms make money in the information economy
- See how legal ideas and enforcement shape platform practices
- Trace how regulation helped platforms profit from dominance
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Participation 15%, Tests 35%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is BLAW20002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Summer.
- What do I need before taking BLAW20002?
- No prerequisites.
- Does BLAW20002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 15%, Tests 35%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does BLAW20002 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take BLAW20002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate BLAW20002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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