89.2% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-2021
Degree overview
Elevate your understanding of the global media landscape
When you study a Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) you’ll develop cutting-edge skills to produce ground-breaking, thought-provoking, and engaging content for diverse media industries.
This program is a creative journey, giving you the skills and confidence to produce content, tell stories and influence audiences. It connects you to industry networks, leading you to careers in media, entertainment, broadcast and social media, journalism and public relations.
You will have hands-on experience with opportunities to work on real cases, while gaining essential courtroom experience.
This degree is a combined program meaning you will gain two qualifications in only five years of study.
Career opportunities
The combined degree prepares you to work across a wide range of sectors and industries. It also opens pathways for further study and research.
On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
- Media/PR Professional
- Media Lawyer
- Journalist
- Festival/Events Coordinator
- Podcaster
- Content Producer
- Interactive Media Designer/Developer
- Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer
- Editor
- Campaign Manager
Course overview
This degree provides a solid foundation and an in-depth understanding of communication theory and practice.
You will study a range of core courses across both study areas:
- digital media
- media production
- criminal law
- company law
Student experience
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Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing our students to work on real-world cases alongside their studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.
Career-ready placements
You will complete the first 105 hours of your required supervised clinical legal experience under the supervision of solicitors from our School – either in the legal centre itself or as part of our “Law on the Beach” program. School staff also assist to arrange external placements to make up the remaining 180 professional training hours required to qualify to practise as a lawyer.
Studying at Newcastle campus
Living in Newcastle
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Campus Life
Our campuses are welcoming, inspiring, and collaborative places for students, staff, and the community. Explore our beautiful campuses and discover what it’s like to study at the University of Newcastle.
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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Student showcase
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See behind the scenes of 'The Courier' advertisement concept created entirely by staff and students within Creative Industries at the University of Newcastle. Students studying Media Production conceptualised, coordinated and filmed the recruitment ad as a Work Integrated Learning project.
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Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing our students to work on real-world cases alongside their studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
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