Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws
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Technology is the future, even in the age-old tradition of Law. If you're interested in how the law will navigate and intersect with the digital age, the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws will give you the insight, knowledge and skills to lead the future.
At its core, this course is designed to build your practice-based IT skills that you can integrate into a legal career or the legal skills you need to work in the highly competitive world of IT.
You'll also have the option to complete an additional major in Legal Futures and Technology. Get the in-demand insights you need for a successful future at the cutting edge of IT and Law.
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Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Laws
CODE
UTS: C10245 (version 4)
CRICOS: 064382G
UAC: 609020 (Autumn Session)
LOWEST SELECTION RANK question_mark This refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made for a recent school leaver in the Autumn 2025 intake.
97.3*
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DURATION
5 years full time
INTAKE question_mark These are dates to consider when applying for your course, including when applications open and close.
Autumn Session 2026\ Autumn Session 2027
COURSE FEES question_mark This indicative tuition fee is an estimate for the entire course, based on full-time study each year. Fees are reviewed annually and may change.
Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\ $91,455.00
LOCATION question_mark Our classes are held at our City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations. Some of our courses are delivered via online (distance) learning.
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What you’ll study
You'll undertake a range of core Law subjects to develop a fundamental understanding of areas like ethics, tort and Australian Constitutional law. You'll then elect to broaden your knowledge with your choice of Options subjects or choose to pursue a major in Legal Futures and Technology.
Your IT studies will also see you complete core subjects, building your knowledge of web systems, networking, programming and more. You'll then select a major, specialising your knowledge in your IT discipline of choice to develop a curated, in-demand skillset to support your future career.
Subjects at a glance
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Core subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 31265 | Communication for IT Professionals |
| 43030 | Professional Practice in Computing |
| 31268 | Web Systems |
| 31269 | Business Requirements Modelling |
| 41092 | Network Fundamentals |
| 31271 | Database Fundamentals |
| 31272 | Project Management and the Professional |
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Course highlights
This program is designed to give you strong technical skills in IT, business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and communication, as well as a thorough grounding in Australian legal practice. This course meets the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer in NSW. Graduates who want to practise law, will also be required to complete practical legal training (PLT).
- check_circle Law
- check_circle Information Technology
- check_circle Programming
- check_circle Ethics and justice
- check_circle Major and sub-major options
- check_circle Pathway to legal practice
Industry accreditation
This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer. Once completed, you will also need to complete a practical legal training program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (available at UTS) to be eligible for admission as a lawyer.
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership with the Australian Computer Society.
Admissions information
Admissions information
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Course description
This course allows you to integrate IT expertise with the academic qualifications to practise law in NSW, providing you with a competitive edge in either field. Choose this course to acquire a dual skill set that is highly sought after in today's technology-driven legal environment. You have the flexibility to pursue specialist electives tailored to your career aspirations, including a Legal Futures and Technology major that will give you the skills to play a key role in the regulation and management of technology.
You will gain a solid knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of law alongside practical IT skills in programming and systems management. The research, critical analysis and communication skills you acquire will prepare you for diverse professional settings.
Teaching methods include a diverse range of practice-focused learning activities and interactive classes ensuring you develop both knowledge and applicable skills and are well-equipped for roles such as legal counsel in tech firms, policy adviser, or IT specialist in legal contexts.
Students study the fundamentals of law (such as ethics, criminal, tort, contracts and constitutional law, among others) and IT (including programming, networking, information and web systems) plus a range of specialist electives that reflect their professional interests. The Legal Futures and Technology major can also build additional technical expertise.
By completing the law component of this combined degree, students meet the academic requirements for admission to practise law in NSW. As well as gaining discipline-specific skills, students also build capabilities in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration that can serve them well in a wide range of workplace environments. - ### Important dates
Find out more about application dates relating to this course - ### Year 12 adjustment factor scheme
If you perform highly in your Year 12 subjects, your selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.
The scheme, which is automatically applied, awards selection rank adjustments to your application based on your marks in subjects that are relevant to the courses you have applied to. - ### ATAR and selection ranks
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution. - ### Scholarships and prizes
Discover our scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. Our scholarships celebrate diversity and academic excellence. Use the scholarship search tool to find the right scholarship for you.
Scholarships for domestic students
Scholarships for international students - ### Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.
All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.
Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.
By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.
If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.
In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.
* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation. - ### Course duration
The course duration is five years of full-time study. The law component requires attendance of 10–15 hours of lectures a week and timetable constraints require attendance at daytime and evening classes. The IT component normally requires around 12 hours attendance of lectures and seminars a week and attendance at some evening classes may be required. The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice (C20056) includes at least nine months of paid work experience in the IT industry. - ### Admission 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. - ### Domestic course fees
2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students
All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.
2026 Tuition Fees
Indicative first-year tuition fee: $17,399.00
Indicative total tuition fee: $91,455.00
Additional Costs
Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory. - ### Assumed knowledge
HSC or equivalent mathematics; and any two units of English.
Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended. - ### Professional recognition
This course satisfies the requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer, provided students complete a practical legal training (PLT) program, such as the Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice (C11232).
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society. - ### Recognition of prior learning
Students who have previously undertaken relevant study at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) in the Bachelor of Information Technology component if the subjects completed are deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Study completed more than three years prior to the date of admission cannot be recognised. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL granted.
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Your future career
As a graduate, you'll have two in-demand degrees and be ready to pursue the future of your dreams. As well as possessing discipline-specific skills, you'll also have sought-after capabilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration, necessary in any workplace environment.
From here, you'll be ready to pursue exciting opportunities in the legal or IT industries, using your cross-disciplinary knowledge to accelerate your career growth. You can also choose to complete a short practical legal training (PLT) program to meet the requirements to become a practising lawyer in NSW.
Career options
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- check_circle IT Professional
- check_circle In-house Legal Counsel
- check_circle Intellectual Property Officer
- check_circle Privacy Officer
- check_circle Censorship Officer
- check_circle IT Administrator
- check_circle Network Engineer
- check_circle Programmer
- check_circle Systems Analyst
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