Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Combine journalism and law to work as a solicitor, barrister or in-house lawyer for a media organisation, or as a journalist covering law, politics, crime and foreign affairs. Get hands-on production experience in industry-standard newsrooms, studios, post-production and editing suites for radio, television, online and print production. you will have access to the latest AV equipment and software, and 24-hour student computer labs. Benefit from connection to industry experts through experienced
Official- Duration
- 66 months
- Online
- Qualification
- Bachelors Honours
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Brisbane
- QLD · +1 more campus
- Course code
- Program SIA-193973
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Course overview
Combine journalism and law to work as a solicitor, barrister or in-house lawyer for a media organisation, or as a journalist covering law, politics, crime and foreign affairs. Get hands-on production experience in industry-standard newsrooms, studios, post-production and editing suites for radio, television, online and print production. you will have access to the latest AV equipment and software, and 24-hour student computer labs. Benefit from connection to industry experts through experienced teaching and tutoring staff and guest lecturers. you will collaborate with students from other disciplines, providing a richer learning experience that reflects real-world working environments you will experience in your career. You can even submit your university projects for recognition through industry awards. With a double degree, you will gain an even broader range of skills and knowledge and greater career flexibility. This is a popular option for students seeking careers in support roles in the creative industries, or wanting to work in a creative role in other industries.The defining nature of our law degree is the unique balance between theory and practice. During your degree, you will complete the academic law units required for admission to legal practice, as well as elective units that align with your career interests. Through your study you will develop necessary legal skills such as legal research, problem solving, critical analysis, dispute resolution, and oral and written communication. Develop a career in journalism focusing on legal affairs, politics, crime reporting and foreign affairs, or work as a solicitor, barrister or in-house lawyer, including media lawyer. Our course will also help you understand and promote the ethical standards of the legal profession and to appreciate international and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a higher qualification than a bachelor degree, as it has honours-level content integrated throughout the course. The advanced knowledge and skills in this course will benefit your professional career, or future research and study.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. International undergraduate applicants must meet the academic requirement published for the selected course, any additional requirements such as prerequisites, auditions, interviews or portfolios, and the course's English requirement. 2. Course-specific academic score; English proficiency; any published selection task.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International undergraduate applicants must meet the academic requirement published for the selected course, any additional requirements such as prerequisites, auditions, interviews or portfolios, and the course's English requirement.
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific academic score; English proficiency; any published selection task.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gardens Point | — | — | $36,100per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Kelvin Grove | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.