Bachelors of Journalism / Laws (Honours)

About the course

This dual degree combines journalism and law to build practical communication, digital media and legal skills. You’ll learn to research, report and tell stories across modern media contexts while developing a broad, critical understanding of Australia’s legal system and legal theory. The program emphasises professional practice, analysis and ethics, preparing graduates with an honours-level foundation in journalism and law. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers across journalism, media and communications, alongside pathways in the legal sector. Depending on chosen experiences and professional requirements, roles may include journalist or reporter, digital content producer, communications or media adviser, and positions supporting legal practice such as policy, regulatory or compliance work. This honours bachelor dual degree supports careers spanning Media & Communication and Law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)