Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) / Bachelor of Laws

Course Details

Those who will succeed in the world of tomorrow are those who can combine their skill sets to provide specialised insights. At UTS, our Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production) Bachelor of Laws offers you a future-ready, cross-disciplinary education across two fascinating disciplines, giving you everything you need to pursue a wide range of rewarding careers. In this program, youll engage with the fundamentals of the legal system, putting you on the path to a future as a law professional. Plus, youll also get to build hands-on capabilities in media production and create a job-ready portfolio. No matter where your future takes you, UTS will give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.

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, 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.