Bachelor degree · university
Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws
This double degree combines journalism with law, taking between four and five years full time, with five the most common.
- How long it takes
- 4 to 5 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 93.55
- Lowest offered at The University of Queensland, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Leads on to
- Solicitor
- $107,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in current affairs and how laws shape society
- curiosity about people and their stories
- good written and verbal communication skills
- a methodical approach to research and detail
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
Jobs you can do with it
Solicitor
Solicitors advise clients on their legal rights and obligations, then do the drafting, negotiation and filings that turn that advice into action.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$107,600
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jan 2027
- Fee
- $55,200 a year
- (Full fee)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
- Website for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD
4.5from 1,654 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 93.55 lowest
- (97.55 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $15,140 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws.
- Journalism practice
- Media and communication
- Core areas of law
- Legal research and writing
- Advocacy and dispute resolution
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?