Bachelor of Communication (Media and Communication Industries)/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About the course

This double degree combines QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) with Communication majoring in Media and Communication Industries. You’ll build core legal knowledge and practical skills for modern legal practice, while developing expertise in digital media industries, audience engagement, social media management and data analytics. The course prepares you to navigate technological, cultural and regulatory change across both law and communication in an honours-level undergraduate program.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply legal expertise within media and communication industries, or use communication, digital and social media skills within legal contexts. Career paths may include roles in media and entertainment organisations, government and corporate communications, digital strategy, and specialist legal practice areas such as privacy, freedom of speech, litigation or criminal law. Outcomes align with an undergraduate honours qualification spanning Law and Media & Communication. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 84.00.

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)