Bachelor of Communication

To be admitted, students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws program and meet all of the following criteria: completion of at least 160 credit points of law study (or 140 credit points if two Summer subjects are undertaken); demonstration of the likelihood of graduating with an Honours Weighted Average Mark (HWAM) of at least 70 at the time of graduation, or an Admission Average Mark (AAM) of at least 70 at the time of admission to the Honours program; demonstration of satisfactory academic writing skills; and availability of a principal supervisor.

Students can choose from the following majors: Advertising (focusing on advertising strategy, creative and art direction, client and account management, digital and social media contexts, and advertising campaigns), Journalism (combining news media understanding with practical experience in broadcast, print and online journalism), Media Arts Production (providing production skills and hands-on experience in the moving, visual media, available on Parramatta campus only from 2017), and Public Affairs/Public Relations (covering event management, issues and crisis management, campaign development, and including an internship placement).

Yes. Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. The program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer.

The Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is offered at Parramatta South and Campbelltown campuses. The next start date is 01 March 2027. The program is available full time (5 years) or part time.

Through the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration, self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Students will also have the opportunity to develop skills in legal advocacy, negotiation, and legal technology, and extend their professional and learning experiences through work integrated learning, clinical placement and international exchange engagements.