Social media and law

Hone your analytical thinking and strategic digital communication capabilities across various platforms. The course fosters technological literacy, cultural awareness, innovation, and leadership, alongside legal acumen tailored for the digital communications sector.

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.

Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

CODE

UTS: C09091 (version 5)

CRICOS: 116583H

DURATION

5 years full time

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Autumn Session 2025
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Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$89,495

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LOCATION

City campus

What you'll study

You'll develop a broad range of capabilities for professional practice in information and law. It is particularly relevant for imaginative, synthetic and analytical thinking and communication, as well as practical skills in digital communication across diverse technological platforms and environments.

Develop into a technologically literate, culturally aware, and innovative leader equipped with legal expertise and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving digital communications industries.

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

Admissions information

Admissions information

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Entry schemes and pathways

If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.

If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.

With a VET qualification, you're eligible to apply for certain courses. Take the next step in your education.

If you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Jumbunna is an alternative application process for our courses that emphasises diverse pathways to success.

You can apply for our courses using your previous study. You may even be eligible for recognition of prior learning, so you won’t need to repeat subjects.

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Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

Why UTS?

Why study Communication at UTS

With a degree in Communications, you'll develop a professional portfolio and learn the skills to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.

We offer innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience.

#1 employment rate

Highest overall employment rate for communication graduates in NSW.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019

5th in Australia

for Communication and Media Studies.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Top 100 globally

Global ranking for Communication and Media.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

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