Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

    Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

    Duration5.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 31,868 / per year
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

    About

    Highlights

    • QUT has the largest number of students studying information technology degrees in Queensland, with our graduates boasting Queensland's highest average starting salaries.
    • Prepares you to practise law in complex environments that now require graduates with an information technology background.
    • Complete 2 separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
    • Study in a specialty area such as computer science or information systems.
    • Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading law experts.

    Combining law and information technology (IT) puts you at the cutting edge of the growth area of legal issues arising from the advances of IT. This degree will give you the ability to practise law in light of the complex information and technology environments generated by manufacturers, data-processing consultancies, and private and government organisations.

    Alternatively, you can choose a career as a computing professional specialising in legal applications, information systems or security. As an IT student, you will receive comprehensive, work-integrated opportunities, giving you the confidence to explore a wide range of areas within IT and gain a deep understanding within your chosen specialty. You can major in computer science or information systems, with minors offered in human-computer interaction, intelligent systems, data-centric computing, networks and security, social technology, mobile applications, business process management, enterprise systems and programming.

    QUT’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a higher-level qualification than a bachelor degree, as it has honours-level content integrated throughout the course. The advanced knowledge and skills in this course will benefit your professional career, or future research and study.

    Our contemporary law degree prepares you to think ahead and allows you to take advantage of employment opportunities in growth areas or newly emerging sectors, such as mining and resources, intellectual property and technology.

    As a QUT law student, you will benefit immediately and into the future from:

  • a course that has been designed in consultation with industry to have a strong foundation in contemporary law knowledge, understanding and experience
  • meaningful connections with high profile industry employers
  • practical and effective hands-on learning experiences during your studies
  • classes with leading and expert teachers
  • international study and placement opportunities
  • our high quality law library, expert librarians and Law Moot Court facilities
  • the convenience of a city-based campus.
  • Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    176 169 169 169 169
    PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
    TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    You will have opportunities in areas that involve cyberlaw, intellectual property and legal regulation of the internet. You could work in software development, maintenance or IT system building as a business analyst, computer scientist, data communications specialist, database manager, electronic commerce developer, systems analyst or web designer.

    Although many of our graduates become practising lawyers, a law degree may also provide the foundation for a career in government, a community organisation or business. Our graduates have an excellent track record of securing exciting positions.

    Professional recognition

    The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.

    The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is accredited by the Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB). To become a solicitor or barrister, you will need to complete practical legal training (PLT) and pass the Bar Exams. QUT offers PLT through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

    Possible careers

    • Barrister
    • Computer scientist
    • Crown law officer
    • Database manager
    • Digital economy lawyer
    • Electronic commerce developer
    • In-house lawyer
    • Lawyer
    • Legal risk manager
    • Legal technology specialist
    • Network administrator
    • Policy officer
    • Programmer
    • Software engineer
    • Solicitor
    • Systems analyst
    • Systems manager
    • Systems programmer
    • Web designer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    31,868 / per year

    Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane