Bachelor of Journalism/ Bachelor of Laws

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Bond University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws at Bond University is designed for students who want to combine powerful storytelling with legal expertise, creating career opportunities across media, law, public affairs, and corporate industries. This double degree is ideal for students who are passionate about journalism, investigative reporting, advocacy, public communication, or legal practice, while building strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In your first year, you build the foundations of both journalism and law while developing critical thinking and professional communication skills. Students begin with subjects such as Critical Thinking and Communication, Foundations of Content Creation, and Newsroom: Introduction to Journalism, while also starting core legal studies that introduce legal reasoning and professional analysis.

Year 2

In your second year, you begin exploring more advanced journalism practice while continuing core legal studies. Subjects such as Image, Photography and Visual Design, Foundations of Public and Criminal Law, and Property Law help students combine visual storytelling, legal understanding, and professional communication.

Year 3

By the third year, students deepen their expertise through practical journalism production and specialised legal studies. Subjects such as Video Journalism, Constitutional Law, and Equity help develop investigative reporting, broadcast storytelling, advocacy, and legal research skills.

Final Stage

In the final stage of the degree, students focus on professional application through internships, advanced electives, and practical legal experiences. Opportunities such as journalism placements, client projects, and legal training help students build confidence, professional networks, and real workplace experience before graduation.

Focus Areas

Investigative journalism, digital storytelling, media law, legal advocacy, broadcast journalism, public affairs, content production, legal research, ethical reporting, professional communication.

Learning Outcomes

News reporting, multimedia production, legal reasoning, advocacy, critical analysis, digital storytelling, research capability, ethical decision-making, public communication, leadership development.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Law component of this degree is professionally recognised in Australia and can lead toward admission as a legal practitioner after completing practical legal training.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Bond University is known for its accelerated study model, small class sizes, personalised learning experience, and strong focus on graduate employability through practical learning, internships, and industry engagement.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws at Bond University is designed to give students real, career-ready experience by combining newsroom practice with legal training from the very beginning. Students don’t just study theory—they actively work like journalists and law students in professional-style environments, developing the confidence to operate in both media and legal industries. The program integrates hands-on reporting, legal simulations, and industry exposure using advanced campus facilities and professional tools.

Students also gain experience using media production studios, editing suites, legal research databases, and courtroom simulation spaces. This ensures they graduate with both technical ability and real-world understanding of how journalism and law operate in practice:

Produce real journalism content such as news articles, interviews, podcasts, video reports, and multimedia stories in newsroom-style environments
Train in professional media facilities including television studios, editing suites, and audio-visual production spaces for broadcasting and digital storytelling
Complete journalism internships with leading media organisations, gaining real newsroom and field reporting experience
Participate in legal training through mooting (courtroom simulations), legal writing exercises, and case-based learning activities
Gain practical legal experience through the Bond Law Clinic, working on real cases under professional supervision
Access extensive film, television, and digital media production facilities for advanced journalism and multimedia projects
Use professional legal research tools, databases, and digital law libraries for case analysis and academic legal work
Work on collaborative group projects involving investigative journalism, legal problem-solving, and communication strategy development
Learn from lecturers with professional backgrounds in journalism, broadcasting, law, and media industries who bring real industry experience into teaching

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Laws at Bond University are well prepared for careers that sit at the intersection of media, law, government, and corporate communication. This combination allows students to work in roles such as Journalist, Solicitor, Legal Advisor, and Public Relations Consultant, with additional pathways into policy, corporate strategy, and media production.

Career support for students: Bond’s Career Development Centre provides personalised career coaching, internship guidance, resume and interview preparation, and access to employer networking events throughout the degree, helping students transition smoothly into professional roles.
Industry experience and partnerships: Students gain practical exposure through journalism internships with media organisations and legal experience through the Bond Law Clinic, where they work on real legal matters under supervision.
Strong employment flexibility: Graduates are prepared for careers across law firms, media organisations, government departments, public relations agencies, advertising firms, and corporate communication teams.
Professional legal pathway: The law qualification is recognised for entry into legal practice in Australia once students complete the required practical legal training, ensuring long-term professional credibility.
Graduate outcomes: Alumni move into roles such as solicitors, journalists, public relations professionals, media advisors, and corporate communication specialists across a wide range of industries.

Further Academic Progression: After completing this degree, students can continue into the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice to qualify for legal admission, or pursue postgraduate study in law, journalism, communication, public policy, international relations, or business, depending on their long-term career goals.