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About the course
This combined Bachelor of Media and Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) builds skills in media practice alongside legal training. You’ll develop capabilities in content creation, storytelling and influencing audiences while also gaining experience with real cases and courtroom practice. The five-year structure lets you graduate with two qualifications and strong industry connections for professional work in media and law. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue careers across media, communications and legal sectors. Typical pathways include journalism, public relations and content production, as well as roles that blend media expertise with legal knowledge such as media law and advisory work. Opportunities may extend to entertainment and broadcast media, social and digital media, events and campaigns, editing and policy-focused roles like foreign affairs and trade. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.
Living Costs in Newcastle**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353 |
Average Salary***
