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

About the course

This double degree combines journalism and law, building strong skills in factual storytelling alongside a comprehensive grounding in Australian legal principles and practice. You’ll develop communication, research and critical analysis skills, with opportunities to explore emerging areas such as legal technology, innovation and ESG issues, while preparing for professional pathways across media and legal settings. This is an undergraduate Bachelor (Honours) program in journalism and law.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue careers that bridge media and legal fields, including journalism and digital reporting roles, communications and public affairs positions, and pathways toward legal practice (subject to professional admission requirements). The combination supports work in courts, government, policy and advocacy contexts, as well as media organisations producing investigative, data-driven and social justice reporting. This is an undergraduate Bachelor (Honours) qualification in journalism and law.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 84.00 or equivalent.

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)