Bachelor degree · university
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication
This double degree pairs law with media and communication, usually over five years full time.
- How long it takes
- 5 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 66.85
- Lowest offered at Swinburne University of Technology, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Leads on to
- Solicitor
- $107,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how the law shapes everyday life
- curiosity about how news and media reach the public
- clear writing and a willingness to rewrite
- comfort with reading long documents closely
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.
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 86.05 lowest
- (93.95 median, 2020)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, VIC
4.0from 1,190 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66.85 lowest
- (79.1 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication.
- Core areas of law
- Intellectual property and media law
- Digital media and communication
- Journalism or public relations
- Legal skills and advocacy
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?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?