Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of Laws at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is a combined degree designed for students seeking a career at the intersection of media, advocacy, and legal practice. This intensive five-year programme blends comprehensive studies in strategic communication—including public relations, organisational communication, and campaign management—with solid legal education covering foundational and specialist areas of law relevant to the Australian context.

The course is structured around semesters and comprises a series of compulsory and elective units of study, each carrying defined credit points that students must accumulate to graduate. Students gain experience through lectures, workshops, and practical assessments, with the opportunity to engage in a capstone legal or communication project. Work-integrated learning is emphasised, and placements with legal practices, communications agencies, government departments, or not-for-profits in Sydney and beyond may be available to help students bridge theory and professional practice.

Throughout their studies, students develop sought-after skills in critical thinking, persuasive communication, legal reasoning, campaign development, client management, public affairs, and media strategy. This combination provides graduates with the ability to interpret complex legal materials, develop strategic communication plans, and respond creatively to emerging challenges in corporate, public sector, and legal environments.

The programme is well suited to students who are detail-oriented, articulate, and passionate about public advocacy, policy development, and justice, as well as those interested in media influence on legal frameworks. Entry requirements include evidence of English proficiency at a level suitable for law studies. International students should check official details through UTS and the CRICOS register for current admission requirements and work rights.

• Solicitor or Barrister in legal firms or government agencies
• Corporate Communications Manager
• Public Relations Officer in legal or regulatory settings
• Media Adviser for government, not-for-profits, or advocacy organisations
• Policy Analyst for public sector or consultancy firms
• Community Engagement Specialist
• Legal and Communications Adviser in Australian businesses and international firms operating in Australia

Graduates are prepared for roles across the legal sector, government, advocacy, and large corporate or communication agencies. Completion of this degree can support eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, and international students have the right to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, as set by the Department of Home Affairs.