Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) / Bachelor of Laws

Course Details

Those who have the power to shape messages that cut to the heart of the issues are in high demand. The UTS Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of Law is a cross-disciplinary dual degree that will give you a broad range of practical, sought-after capabilities to support a meaningful and successful future in law, communication, or any other industry. Learn about digital, traditional and social media and establish real hands-on capabilities in crafting compelling communications. Plus, complete a Law qualification that meets the educational requirements for admission as a lawyer to the NSW Supreme Court. Wherever your future takes you, you

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.

This course replaces the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) Bachelor of Laws. 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.