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Course Overview
Some courses in this program are scheduled to be offered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations.
Queensland's #1 university for law and criminology.
Bring together the power of legal knowledge and the influence of modern communication. With this double degree, you'll build a strong foundation in legal practice while gaining the writing, media and strategic communication skills to engage audiences. Whether you're interested in advocacy, journalism, policy, digital media or social justice, this degree prepares you to navigate complex issues and graduate with confidence in fields where communication is the key to success.
Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Communication
Develop in-depth knowledge of core legal areas including crime, contracts, property, torts, corporate law, ethics and Indigenous and international perspectives.
Gain practical legal experience from your first year through moots, court visits, industry networking and real client work with the Griffith Legal Clinic program.
Build advanced communication skills in digital media production, professional writing, storytelling and content creation.
Learn in industry-standard media studios and gain experience through student newsrooms, media projects and communication initiatives.
Benefit from strong industry connections, internships and partnerships across media, government, corporate, community and legal sectors.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (QLD)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Common Questions
The course has a duration of 260 weeks (approximately 5 years), as listed in the CRICOS registry for this dual qualification program at Griffith University.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$195,007, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$190,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$5,007.
Yes, the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Communication includes a work component of 75 hours over 12 weeks.
This course is available at two Griffith University campuses: Brisbane South (Nathan) and the Gold Coast campus, both owned and operated by the provider.
This dual qualification covers two fields of education: Communication and Media Studies (under Creative Arts) for the Bachelor of Communication component, and Law (under Society and Culture) for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component.
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