Advanced legal research skills

Offering full-time study, the programme leads to a professional legal qualification that satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a lawyer, as well as develops expertise in writing and publishing.

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.

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

CODE

UTS: C09089 (version 5)

CRICOS: 116582J

DURATION

5 years full time

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Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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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 will learn a range of storytelling forms, editing and publishing, and build your knowledge of Australian and global publishing contexts.

You also study the 'written word' — one of the most important tools of the legal profession — and the combination of law, writing, and publishing equips you to become an effective advocate who can provide innovative and thoughtful solutions to complex problems.

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 Law at UTS

With a Law degree at UTS you'll gain work-ready skills and learn how to ethically use law and new technologies to create positive social change.

Employers value our graduates for their problem-solving, collaborative skills and lateral thinking. Our degrees are flexible, with content developed in consultation with industry. We offer practical learning opportunities, including in-house legal counsel, legal centres and firms, and summer clerkship programs.

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in Australia for most employable graduates.

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