Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) / Bachelor of Laws

Course Details

If you want a degree that will prepare you to succeed in tomorrows digital world, look no further. With a dual degree in Communication (Digital and Social Media) and Law, youll have two future-ready, in-demand qualifications. Youll acquire creative, strategic and research capabilities, technological literacy and the capacity to communicate with impact across a range of online platforms and environments. Plus, graduates of this course meet the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in the state of NSW, meaning youll only need to complete practical legal training (PLT) to pursue a law future. No matter where your future takes you, you

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The course comprises 240 credit points and allows students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) and Bachelor of Laws. The study components for course completion are as follows. The law component is made up of 144 credit points. The communication component is made up of 96 credit points. The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students are required to attend approximately 17 hours of seminars and lectures a week, and may be required to attend evening classes for the law component.

To practise as a lawyer in NSW, students need to successfully complete an accredited legal academic qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Laws) and an accredited course of practical legal training (PLT), which UTS offers through its PLT program. Students enrolled in this course may complete their practical legal training by undertaking a postgraduate course in PLT, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice. Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.