Bachelor of Communication/ Bachelor of Laws

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Bond University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws at Bond University is designed for students who want to combine creative communication skills with a strong legal foundation, creating career opportunities across media, business, government, and the legal profession. This double degree is ideal for students interested in public relations, digital media, journalism, advocacy, or law, while developing the confidence to communicate, analyse, and lead in professional environments.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

In your first year, you build the academic foundations of both communication and law while developing critical thinking and professional writing skills. Students begin with subjects such as Critical Thinking and Communication, Legal Foundations A, and Legal Foundations B, which introduce legal reasoning, communication strategy, and professional research skills.

Year 2

In your second year, you begin exploring specialist communication areas while continuing core legal studies. Subjects may include Digital Media, Communication Studies, Contract Law, and Criminal Law, helping students connect legal analysis with media communication, public messaging, and professional advocacy.

Year 3

By the third year, students deepen their expertise through communication electives, legal specialisations, and practical learning experiences. You may work on media campaigns, client communication projects, digital content creation, and legal research while exploring advanced legal topics and professional industry applications.

Final Stage

In the final stage of the degree, students complete advanced electives while refining their professional direction. High-performing students may also complete a Legal Research Project, creating strong pathways into honours study, legal practice, or postgraduate education.

Focus Areas

Legal advocacy, public relations, digital media, journalism, media law, strategic communication, legal research, corporate communication, leadership, professional writing.

Learning Outcomes

Legal reasoning, strategic communication, persuasive writing, advocacy, media production, critical analysis, negotiation, research skills, ethical decision-making, leadership development.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Bachelor of Laws component is professionally recognised in Australia and can lead toward admission as a legal practitioner when combined with practical legal training after graduation.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Bond University is known for its strong employer reputation, personalised learning environment, and industry-focused education. With small class sizes, practical projects, legal training opportunities, and professional networking, graduates are well prepared for careers in law, media, public affairs, communication, and corporate leadership.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws at Bond University is designed for students who want more than classroom learning. Throughout the degree, students build practical skills in both communication and law by working on industry-style projects, legal simulations, media production, and professional client-based experiences. This hands-on approach helps students graduate with real experience, strong portfolios, and the confidence to work across both creative and professional legal environments:

Create blogs, podcasts, digital campaigns, media stories, websites, and communication strategies as part of real-world communication assessments.
Complete internships and industry placements with communication agencies, businesses, media organisations, and other professional partners.
Gain legal experience through the Bond Law Clinic, where students can work on real legal matters under professional supervision.
Train in the Legal Skills Centre, featuring electronic moot courts for advocacy practice, courtroom simulations, and legal skills development.
Access professional film, television, and digital media production facilities for content creation, storytelling, and multimedia projects.
Work on collaborative group projects involving public relations campaigns, journalism projects, digital media production, and strategic communication challenges.
Use industry-standard creative and digital production tools in professional studio environments.
Learn directly from academics and industry professionals with backgrounds in law, public relations, media, consulting, and corporate communication.
Receive career mentoring, internship support, networking opportunities, and employability guidance through Bond’s Career Development Centre.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws at Bond University graduate with a unique combination of legal knowledge, communication expertise, and digital media skills that can open doors across multiple industries. This double degree prepares students for careers in law, corporate communication, media, public affairs, and consulting, with graduates moving into roles such as Solicitor, Public Relations Consultant, Corporate Communications Manager, Policy Advisor, and Media Strategist:

Career support throughout your degree: Students have access to Bond’s Career Development Centre, which provides one-on-one career coaching, resume support, interview preparation, internship guidance, networking opportunities, and employer events throughout their studies.
Strong industry connections: Students gain exposure to real employers through internships, industry placements, client projects, and professional networking. Communication students have opportunities to work with public relations agencies, media organisations, corporate businesses, and community organisations, while law students can gain experience through legal placements and clinical opportunities.
Professional recognition: 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.
Long-term career flexibility: Graduates develop transferable skills in advocacy, strategic communication, negotiation, research, leadership, and digital media, creating opportunities across legal practice, corporate leadership, consulting, media, and government sectors.
Graduate outcomes: Graduates may build careers in law firms, corporate legal teams, government departments, communication agencies, media companies, policy organisations, and international business environments.

Further Academic Progression: After completing this double degree, students can continue their studies through practical legal training to qualify for legal practice, or move into postgraduate study in law, communication, business, leadership, public policy, international relations, or research-based programs depending on their career goals.