Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

116598A

Campuses

City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesDecember-2025

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Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 47,328 / year

Next Intake December-2025

Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

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This course is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

Please follow recommended course progression/study plan of C10245 Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws.

The Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is designed to produce legal professionals with specialised IT knowledge, ready to integrate into legal environments as IT experts.

Please note that this is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students who meet the criteria for honours may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. Check with the UTS Student Centre.

The law segment offers a foundation in Australian legal practice, while the IT component provides a solid grounding in computing, allowing for an IT major specialisation.

The honours component in law comprises two research subjects, enabling you to develop advanced research, critical analysis and communication skills that can be used in further higher degree research such as Master of Laws or PhD.

The IT curriculum is practice-oriented, blending theory with practical skills in business analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

Graduates are equipped for roles such as legal counsel in IT firms, policy advisers, or IT specialists in legal settings, with the option to pursue advanced research.

The information technology component adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and communication.

Students have the opportunity to engage in deeper study of the law by studying 76090 Research Methodology and undertaking 76040 Research Thesis. This course can be a pathway to higher degree research programs.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Saudi Arabia

Successful completion of at least one full-time year at bachelor's degree level at a recognised university or tertiary institution.You require a relevant bachelor's degree. You must also demonstrate the potential to undertake research and submit a brief research proposal which should have been discussed with an appropriate UTS staff member.

English Program Requirements

IELTS (Academic/Online/OSR): 6.5 overall, writing 6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based/Home Edition): 79–93 overall, writing 21

PTE (Academic): 58-64 with a writing score of 50

C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169

AE5/AE6 (PASS): AE5

Career

Careers

Lawyers with IT skills are in demand. Career opportunities include lawyer or policy adviser in various government departments, in-house legal counsel to an IT or software company, or specialist in areas such as intellectual property, e-commerce and privacy or internet censorship. Alternatively, graduates can work as IT professionals in legal practice, legal publishing or private law firms.