OpenBachelor degreeJournalism

Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of Laws

ProviderBond University
Course code: QTACHL-21054BDUniversityStudy area: JournalismData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMay 2026 · Gold Coast · QLD

Course overview

The Bachelor of Journalism is driven by a digital-first ethos is and grounded in the core journalistic traditions and values of truth, fairness and accuracy. This approach empowers students to harness and exploit established and emerging technologies to create career opportunities and new pathways. Students learn to create original and compelling content across platforms, and are encouraged to use digital storytelling to engage with social issues and advocate for change. Throughout their degrees, students build a substantial portfolio of practical work aligned with industry standards, in the process defining themselves as specialised professionals via a choice of practical majors and minors. Students have access to world-class facilities and opportunities to report for local, national and international media outlets. The Bachelor of Laws prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both in Australia and overseas. It provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Bachelor of Laws provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career.

Course record

Majors
Advertising; Business Context and Environment; Communication; Corporate Storytelling; Creative Writing; Criminology; Digital Media; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Film and Television; Global Studies (Sustainability); Legal, Government and Crime Studies; Marketing Communication; Media Studies; Marketing; Philosophy; Psychology; Public Relations; Social Media (Communication); Social Media; Sport Industry
Other Information
Students must complete one of the following options: major (60cp) plus electives (20cp) or minor (40cp) plus electives (40cp). Either option comprises of 80 credit points in total. Minor options: Advertising; Corporate Storytelling; Creative Writing; Communication & Society; Film & Television; Media Studies; Public Relations; Social Media
Career Opportunities
Journalist, Legal profession

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students62
#2025
Higher education entry14 · 23%
23%
School leavers (ATAR)N/P · N/P%
N/P%
Secondary education31 · 50%
50%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
International students11 · 18%
18%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gold CoastQLDJanuary 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDMay 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDSeptember 2025
  • Gold CoastQLD