Bachelor of Communication in Media Business Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

The Bachelor of Communication in Media Business Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at the University of Technology Sydney is an integrated five-year double degree, designed for students seeking to blend in-depth legal expertise with a sophisticated understanding of the media and communications industry. This program provides a comprehensive curriculum built around two distinct but complementary fields: law and media business. Students gain both the practical and theoretical skills necessary to navigate, lead, and innovate at the intersection of media, communications, and legal frameworks in Australia.

The course structure typically involves semesters, with students undertaking a mix of core and elective units of study, each assigned a number of credit points contributing toward the total degree requirements. In law, students progress through foundational legal principles and advance to specialised areas such as media law, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks governing Australian media organisations. The media business component covers topics including media management, content production, digital media strategy, and the business models driving the contemporary Australian communications sector.

Students in the honours stream of law will further undertake an advanced research thesis or capstone project, emphasising critical analysis and independent enquiry. Work-integrated learning opportunities, such as placements or industry projects, are often embedded within the media and law curriculum, providing real-world context and networking opportunities with Sydney’s influential legal and media industries.

This program suits individuals who are strategic thinkers with interests in law, technology, media policy, and communication. Graduates become highly adaptive professionals, able to leverage legal expertise and media business acumen to address some of the pressing issues facing Australia’s dynamic communications environment. Applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency, with law requiring a higher standard; further details should be confirmed on the official course page.

• Media and entertainment lawyer in commercial law firms or in-house with broadcasters and digital platforms
• Business strategist or manager in media, publishing, television, film, or digital content companies
• Policy adviser or consultant with Australian communications regulators and government agencies
• Legal counsel for technology, media, and creative industries
• Corporate affairs or public relations specialist in multinational and Australian media organisations