Bachelor of Journalism/ Bachelor of Laws

Program overview

Bond's accelerated three-semester-per-year timetable makes it easy to tackle a double degree. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities.  

Bond's Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws combination, for instance, can be done in 4 years (12 semesters) whereas it can take up to 4 years to complete a single Law degree elsewhere.

The combination of Journalism and Law will help you develop a multi-layered skillset that will make you stand out to employers in almost any industry or work setting.  

You will develop written and oral communication, and you will gain a thorough and up-to-the-minute understanding of digital platforms, social media, mainstream, and new media.  The Bachelor of Laws is an approved degree for the purpose of admission to legal practice.  

Studying these two in-demand degrees concurrently also represents a significant cost saving compared to studying the two degrees separately.

Program code: HL-21054

CRICOS code: 093918F

Program overview

Bond's accelerated three-semester-per-year timetable makes it easy to tackle a double degree. In fact, you can complete two degrees here in less time than you could graduate with just one at most other universities.  

Bond's Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws combination, for instance, can be done in 4 years (12 semesters) whereas it can take up to 4 years to complete a single Law degree elsewhere.

The combination of Journalism and Law will help you develop a multi-layered skillset that will make you stand out to employers in almost any industry or work setting.  

You will develop written and oral communication, and you will gain a thorough and up-to-the-minute understanding of digital platforms, social media, mainstream, and new media.  The Bachelor of Laws is an approved degree for the purpose of admission to legal practice.  

Studying these two in-demand degrees concurrently also represents a significant cost saving compared to studying the two degrees separately.

Program code: HL-21054

CRICOS code: 093918F

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About this program

The Bachelor of Journalism is a practical, industry-focused degree that immerses you in the full spectrum of contemporary storytelling, from investigative reporting, podcasting and video journalism to mobile, digital, and multiplatform media production. Taught by experienced journalists and media professionals, the program blends foundational journalism skills and values (including research rigour, journalistic ethics, critical information literacy and narrative capabilities) with evolving digital practices to prepare you for careers across established and emerging newsrooms, digital and social platforms, and the growing landscape of creative and communication roles. Throughout your degree, you will engage in a wide range of reporting experiences using industry-standard facilities, gain real-world publishing opportunities and collaborate directly with media partners. You will also have a choice of complementary majors and minors, so you can tailor your studies to define your professional identity and build specialised expertise. You will graduate with a substantial portfolio that demonstrates your capabilities across multiple formats and platforms, positioning you for a broad and evolving range of media and communication careers. Our graduates find themselves working in fields ranging from TV news and digital reporting to podcasts, social storytelling, creative content and communication roles, drawing on their research skills, narrative creativity and critical judgment to make an impact across a rapidly changing media world.

The Bachelor of Laws prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Bachelor of Laws provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.

What you'll be studying

  • Study overview

    The Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws combination totals 48 subjects (480 credit points). A full-time study load is 40 credit points per semester, meaning that you will finish your degree in 12 semesters - 4 years at Bond.

Program features

  • Learn by doing

    Bond's Bachelor of Journalism has a strong focus on digital storytelling and practical applications. In our state-of-the-art news studios and multimedia editing suites, you will develop podcasts, videos, and social media content, as well as informative articles, investigative stories, television segments, and radio.

  • Diverse Career Pathways

    A double degree increases your career options. You can choose to follow the pathway to becoming a practising lawyer, go straight into a journalism/communications role or explore exciting careers that combine both disciplines.

  • Gain practical experience

    You'll gain more than a degree. At Bond you'll have opportunities to hone your skills either in journalism or the law by undertaking work experience or internships and may be involved in our mooting teams that compete nationally and internationally, the Bond Legal Clinics Program, journalism internships with major media and communications organisations like Channel 7 and Channel 10, volunteering, and team-based projects as part of only-at-Bond experiences like Beyond Bond and Transformer.

  • Industry in the classroom

    Our academics don't just work in industry but are leaders in their field. In your law classes, you will be taught by outstanding academics with extensive industry experience while your journalism lecturers include internationally acclaimed smartphone photographer and filmmaker Rob Layton.

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Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential abilities, knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the program. Learn more about the inherent requirements and make an informed decision about your capacity to undertake the program.

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Hear from our Bondies

  • Journalism never stops evolving, and our graduates find themselves in a wide range of roles—from more traditional jobs as TV hosts or investigative reporters to emerging careers as content creators, podcasters, digital moderators and more. In our small, supportive classes, students work closely with experienced journalists, building industry‑ready skills while developing a diverse portfolio. Alongside your coursework, you can pursue a wide range of internships to gain real‑world experience and industry connections. It’s a degree that equips you to tell powerful true stories, no matter where the industry takes you.

    Caroline Graham - Discipline Lead, Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism and Multimedia

  • “Bond law programs are delivered by passionate legal educators who focus on both theoretical concepts and the development of hands-on skills. As a result, students emerge ready for the workforce, which is apparent when they enter industry with the knowledge and skills to provide solutions and really make a name for themselves.”

    Dr Umair Ghori - Associate Professor

  • "Studying a journalism at Bond has exceeded my expectations in many ways. I’ve been fortunate to learn from industry professionals who I’d see in class one day and on the evening news the next. With chances to get involved in real projects and cover big events in a functioning newsroom, I’ve not only gained skills on paper, but I’ve had the chance to put them into action. I have been exposed to incredible networking opportunities through attending major events and undertaking an internship through Bond."

    Emily Bradfield - Journalism alumna

  • "This combined degree enabled me to understand complex concepts and communicate them in a simple and effective way. I loved the variety of industry doors it opened, from law, to communications, journalism, advertising, and marketing. Your connections are unparalleled - in fact, one of my teachers connected me with my first job. I’ve established my career as a copywriter and content specialist, working for a multi-national advertising agency, and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games."

    Fiona Self - Journalism and Law alumna
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Hear from our Bondies

  • Journalism never stops evolving, and our graduates find themselves in a wide range of roles—from more traditional jobs as TV hosts or investigative reporters to emerging careers as content creators, podcasters, digital moderators and more. In our small, supportive classes, students work closely with experienced journalists, building industry‑ready skills while developing a diverse portfolio. Alongside your coursework, you can pursue a wide range of internships to gain real‑world experience and industry connections. It’s a degree that equips you to tell powerful true stories, no matter where the industry takes you.

    Caroline Graham - Discipline Lead, Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, Journalism and Multimedia

  • “Bond law programs are delivered by passionate legal educators who focus on both theoretical concepts and the development of hands-on skills. As a result, students emerge ready for the workforce, which is apparent when they enter industry with the knowledge and skills to provide solutions and really make a name for themselves.”

    Dr Umair Ghori - Associate Professor

  • "This combined degree enabled me to understand complex concepts and communicate them in a simple and effective way. I loved the variety of industry doors it opened, from law, to communications, journalism, advertising, and marketing. Your connections are unparalleled - in fact, one of my teachers connected me with my first job. I’ve established my career as a copywriter and content specialist, working for a multi-national advertising agency, and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games."

    Fiona Self - Journalism and Law alumna

  • "Studying a journalism at Bond has exceeded my expectations in many ways. I’ve been fortunate to learn from industry professionals who I’d see in class one day and on the evening news the next. With chances to get involved in real projects and cover big events in a functioning newsroom, I’ve not only gained skills on paper, but I’ve had the chance to put them into action. I have been exposed to incredible networking opportunities through attending major events and undertaking an internship through Bond."

    Emily Bradfield - Journalism alumna
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