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

About the course

Get the the skills and experience to broaden your legal career in an evolving media landscape with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Media and Communication.Gain a powerful skillset in dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law, company law and public law. Build media expertise as you hone your understanding of contract management, regulation and representation. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to meet the requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria. Combining law with media and communications can lead to a range of careers in the public or private sector. Possible roles include:barrister or solicitorintellectual property lawyerin-house counselmedia and communications managerpolitical communications adviserpublic servantsocial media manager. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)