Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) / Bachelor of Laws

Course Details

Whether you dream of a future in the law profession, publishing or any other discipline, the ability to write confident, competent and compelling communications is in high demand. Cross-disciplinary in nature, the UTS Bachelor of Communication (Writing and Publishing) Bachelor of Laws is your passport to an exciting and meaningful career. Youll be immersed in the theory and practice of contemporary writing, editing and publishing, discovering and creating key storytelling forms and get hands-on experience with print and digital formats. Meanwhile, youll develop a comprehensive understanding of the law, meeting the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in NSW. With this, you

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The course comprises 240 credit points and allows students to graduate with the separate degrees of Bachelor of Communication (Creative Writing) and Bachelor of Laws. 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. This course replaces the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Creative Writing) Bachelor of Laws.