Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) / Bachelor of Laws

Course Details

Journalism operates within a complex set of ethical and legal boundaries. Those who understand the law and how it impacts journalistic practice are in high demand in both journalism and media-specific legal careers. If you are passionate about the power of the written word and the way we protect and defend it, the UTS Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) Bachelor of Laws is for you. This dual cross-disciplinary degree will give you a broad range of professional skills and knowledge. You will learn about contemporary law, traditional and new media and the role of ethics, all while honing your journalistic capabilities across traditional and new media. You will graduate ready for a successful and fascinating career in the legal and media professions.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The course comprises 240 credit points. 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. Timetable constraints may require attendance at daytime and 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.