Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws
University of Wollongong
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About
Gain a competitive edge when you combine legal expertise with strong technical skills, leading you to a rewarding career in the dynamic Information Technology (IT) sector, or in the legal field.
The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, from: database management, programming, information systems analysis and design, communications and networks, security, project management, web-based technology, and professional practice in IT.
Throughout the Bachelor of Laws you will be equipped with a comprehensive legal education. This world-class degree provides you with a thorough grounding in the law, the social and ethical context in which law operates, while equipping you with essential practical skills including an internship and integrated skills program.Areas of study
Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Information Technology: Network design and management, web design and development.
Career opportunities
Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in- house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Information Technology: Business analyst, information systems specialist, IT application analyst, IT support, security engineer, systems administrator, systems analyst, security engineer, software engineer, systems engineer, web developer.
Professional recognition
Bachelor of Laws: Eligible for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website. Bachelor of Information Technology: Accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Practical experience
Bachelor of Laws: Legal internship provides 20 working days of professional experience. Bachelor of Information Technology: Internships, industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities.
Honours
Bachelor of Laws: Awarded on the basis of excellent performance throughout the course, as well as in a Legal Research Methodology subject and a Legal Research Thesis. Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) is available as an additional year of study to meritorious students. Bachelor of Information Technology: Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English, any 2 units of mathematics.
Recommended studies: English Advanced, Mathematics Advanced.
Other applicants
Refer to UOW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
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