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- Gain digital expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, legal tech and design thinking to remain adaptable in rapidly evolving digital age of law.
- Develop in-demand transferable skills in legal research, problem-solving, critical analysis, creative thinking, effective communication, and negotiation.
- Prepare yourself to lead industries, organisations, and teams through the complexities of digital disruption and social change.
- Learn cutting-edge skills in social media management, data analytics, and master new strategies for audience engagement.
Highlights
- Gain digital expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, legal tech and design thinking to remain adaptable in rapidly evolving digital age of law.
- Develop in-demand transferable skills in legal research, problem-solving, critical analysis, creative thinking, effective communication, and negotiation.
- Prepare yourself to lead industries, organisations, and teams through the complexities of digital disruption and social change.
- Learn cutting-edge skills in social media management, data analytics, and master new strategies for audience engagement.
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Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
At QUT, we prepare our students for the modern world of law. What makes our law degree unique is our balance between legal principles and practice.
With our practical, hands-on approach to teaching, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and the core areas of law required for admission to legal practice in Australia.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in key areas of law, including:
- contract law
- legal research
- equity and trusts
- constitutional law
- administrative law
- commercial and personal property law.
In addition to these established areas of law, you’ll have the opportunity to explore emerging areas of legal practice, such as:
- environment, social and governance (ESG) issues
- law, technology and innovation.
You'll also develop a comprehensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders perspectives on law and the legal system, preparing you to work in culturally diverse contexts.
Bachelor of Communication (Media and Communication Industries)
Digital communication platforms, streaming media, and online content consumption are reconfiguring how we communicate and access information. Governments, corporations, and entertainment industries, like TV, games, and social media, must fundamentally rethink how to capture attention in an increasingly fragmented landscape.
This major prepares you to lead industries, organisations, and teams through the complexities of digital disruption and social change. You will learn how to navigate the economic, cultural, technological, and regulatory aspects of digital media, develop specialised skills in social media management and data analytics, and master new strategies for audience engagement.
After entering the Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you'll start by studying a range of fundamental skills that blend cutting-edge technologies with proven communication techniques you can take into any industry. Later in your double degree, you'll be able to choose the major that best suits your dream career.
Careers and outcomes
Apply your legal expertise to jobs in the communication industries or use your digital and social media skills in specialist legal practices such as privacy, freedom of speech, litigation or criminal law.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB) approved law degree, meaning you are eligible for admission to the Australian Legal Profession. To become a solicitor, you must also complete LPAB approved Practical Legal Training. We are one of the few Australian Law Schools to offer approved Practical Legal Training through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. To work as a Barrister there are additional training requirements after you are admitted to the legal profession.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 528 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication, 324 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will undertake both degree components concurrently. You will study communication and law units in your first four years then concentrate on law studies for the remainder of the course duration.
Communication Component:
- Six core units - 72 credit points
- A Communication major - 96 credit points
- One Communication Unit Option - 12 credit points
Law Component:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
Successful completion of a law minor will be recognised on the Academic Record and the Australian Education Graduation Statement.
Law Honours Grading
Honours grading is based on a whole of course GPA.
QUT You: 24 credit points
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 528 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Communication, 324 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will undertake both degree components concurrently. You will study communication and law units in your first four years then concentrate on law studies for the remainder of the course duration.
Communication Component:
- Six core units - 72 credit points
- A Communication major - 96 credit points
- One Communication Unit Option - 12 credit points
Law Component:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
Successful completion of a law minor will be recognised on the Academic Record and the Australian Education Graduation Statement.
Law Honours Grading
Honours grading is based on a whole of course GPA.
QUT You: 24 credit points
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 84.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
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- Course code
- ID38
- QTAC code
- 409932
- CRICOS code
- 096578G
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
95.80
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Selection rank
99.15
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
91.80
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Selection rank
92.90
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
81.40
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Selection rank
85.90
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 84.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $17,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $42,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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