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About the course
This double degree builds capability in media practice and communication alongside a comprehensive legal education. You’ll explore global media culture and develop critical thinking, research and professional skills, with attention to ethical and legal issues in emerging media across workplaces and communities. Graduates gain an interdisciplinary foundation for professional work combining media and legal expertise at Bachelor level in Law and Communication. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles that combine communication and legal expertise across private practice, government and industry. Potential pathways include solicitor or barrister, in-house legal adviser, policy or research officer, prosecutor or magistrate, and specialist areas such as intellectual property or media law. The combination also supports careers in diplomacy, politics and regulatory environments, grounded in Bachelor-level Law and media knowledge. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.
Entry requirements
ATAR 90 (or equivalent).
Living Costs in Wollongong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
