Bachelor of Communication in Journalism Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About the course

The Bachelor of Communication in Journalism Bachelor of Laws (Honours) offers a springboard into a career that intersects law and media, providing a competitive edge in both fields. It fosters highly sought-after skills in advanced legal analysis and professional journalism techniques, such as legal reporting, media law practice and policy research. This is an exit-only course with no direct admission. Current UTS students who meet the criteria for honours may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course.

Career outcome

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Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)