Program Overview

Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Communication in Creative Writing Bachelor of Laws is a cross-disciplinary degree that combines the study of law with creative writing, editing, and publishing. This five-year, full-time course is designed to equip students with the skills to pursue a career in law, writing, or publishing.

Course Description

This course suits students who aim to blend legal expertise with writing prowess, suitable for careers in law, publishing, or writing. By integrating a legal education with hands-on writing, editing, and publishing experience, students acquire a comprehensive understanding of storytelling across various media and meet the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in NSW.

Course Structure

Students begin their Communication studies with core subjects, building their knowledge of the discipline. They then specialize in a chosen stream, honing their writing and editing capabilities and acquiring insight into the publishing profession. Simultaneously, they undertake a range of core subjects in Law, covering topics like evidence, remedies, civil practice, and torts.

Subjects at a Glance

• Core subjects include:
  • Communication and Society
  • Communication and Technology
  • Communication and Work Futures
  • Narrative in Theory and Practice
  • Creative Writing Foundations
  • Imagining the Real
  • Writing Through Form and Genre
  • Experiments in Creative Writing
  • Adaptations
  • Publishing Industry Practices
  • Major Writing Project

Course Highlights

This degree is designed to equip students with the creative, analytical, and communication skills to pursue and enhance a career in writing, publishing, or law. Students have the chance to build practical competencies in writing, editing, and publishing and gain a broad understanding of the contemporary legal profession.

Industry Accreditation

This course satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the Supreme Court of NSW as a lawyer. Once completed, students will also need to complete a practical legal training program to be eligible for admission as a lawyer.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. English language requirements include IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, UTS College AE5, Pearson PTE, or Cambridge C1A/C2P.

Domestic Course Fees

The indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students is $91,455.00. Additional costs include the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.

Career Options

Graduates may pursue careers as:

• Lawyers
• Writers
• Media Lawyers
• Solicitors
• Authors
• In-house Legal Counsel
• Intellectual Property Lawyers
• Editors
• Publishers

Why Study Law at UTS

With a Law degree at UTS, students gain work-ready skills and learn how to ethically use law and new technologies to create positive social change. Employers value UTS graduates for their problem-solving, collaborative skills, and lateral thinking. The university offers practical learning opportunities, including in-house legal counsel, legal centres, and firms, and summer clerkship programs.