Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (ID08)

About the course

This double degree combines journalism with an honours law qualification, building strong communication, reporting and media skills alongside a comprehensive legal education. You’ll study communication and law units across the first four years, then focus more heavily on law to complete the program. The course supports exchange opportunities and offers an early-exit option to graduate with a single component degree. This is a Bachelor/Honours program in law and journalism.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers spanning media and legal sectors, using journalism skills for research, storytelling and ethical reporting, and legal training for professional practice. Pathways include journalist or reporter roles, legal and courts reporting, communications roles in public or private organisations, and law careers after meeting admission requirements and completing practical legal training. The combined qualification supports roles where law, policy and media intersect. This is a Bachelor/Honours pathway in law and journalism.

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)