University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

087789E

Related Careers

Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) / Bachelor of Laws

Be a lawyer with a social conscience or a social scientist with legal nous. If you want a future where you will make a real impact on peoples lives, UTS cross-disciplinary Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) Bachelor of Laws is your ideal choice. Through this program, you will acquire two cutting-edge and in-demand qualifications. You will get insights into sociology, social policy, politics, public history and international studies, all while acquiring the legal insight required to practise law in NSW.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
City	Full-time - 5 years	N/A	96.1

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.

Subjects

Communication
Social and political sciences
Law

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Recognition

This course satisfies the requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice.

Study Pathways

Students can graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) if they complete subjects Research Methodology and Research Thesis within the course. The degree may be awarded with first or second class honours, which does not require an additional honours year. The rules concerning the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) can be found in undergraduate course information. Students who meet these criteria for honours are eligible for transfer into the appropriate undergraduate honours exit course on completion of all coursework. This transfer is managed by the Haymarket Student Centre and occurs just prior to graduation. The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) is offered on a one-year, full-time basis.