Bachelor of Communication and Media / Bachelor of Laws, Specialist Major in Journalism

University of Canberra - Canberra Campus

Australia,Australian Capital Territory

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60 Months

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CAD 34,800/year

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CAD 0 FREE

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Australia, Australian Capital Territory

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1990

Total Students: 17,500 +

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11 Kirinari St, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

Bachelor of Communication and Media / Bachelor of Laws, Specialist Major in Journalism

Program Overview

Take the legal practical problem-solving nature of law and combine it with the creative, critical and professional capabilities of communications and media – and together you have a powerful double degree that will develop your legal and advocacy skills while showing you how to create your own and others’ unique brand identities from the ground up.

UC’s Bachelor of Communication and Media/Bachelor of Laws course combines the best elements of a multitude of legal and communication and media subjects and brings them together to give you the legal expertise and communication skills to inspire and influence change, regardless of audience demographic.

This highly sought-after course also comes with extremely strong links to local industry, giving UC students unrivalled access to an invaluable, lifelong network of professional contacts, practical exposure and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in either the public or private sectors.


Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media and Bachelor of Laws at UC and you will:

  • Obtain a broad and in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical knowledge of law
  • Fine-tune your ability to present ideas and opinions effectively and communicate within and across professional and cultural boundaries
  • Learn how to produce, create and track digital content designed around tailored narratives
  • Acquire the ability to problem solve, analyse and evaluate information in a systematic, creative and insightful way 
  • Use professional knowledge and skills ethically and responsibly, for the benefit of others and the environment
  • Learn advanced legal research and writing skills and how to implement them
  • Gain eligibility to a globally recognised range of professional accreditations
  • Build an enviable list of industry contacts
  • Create, develop and manage yours and others’ professional brand identity.


Specialist Major: Journalism

With a Specialist Major in Journalism from the University of Canberra you¿ll be equipped for success in a media and communications landscape that¿s changing faster than ever. In this course you will learn by doing, developing your skills and knowledge in a realistic production environment. You will engage with big ideas and the theoretical underpinnings of journalism, and apply them in your work.
From day one, you¿ll work hands-on as a student journalist for The Owl and UCFM, and by the end of your studies you¿ll be exercising editorial leadership across the entire student body. Along the way, you¿ll build the editorial and technical competencies required to produce compelling, accurate and trustworthy journalism for contemporary and future audiences. You¿ll graduate as a confident communicator who employs the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice in your work.

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