COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Information Technology double degree requires the completion of 252 credit points, consisting of 156 credit points in the Law component and 96 credit points in the Information Technology component. The Law component provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and develops essential skills in legal reasoning, research, analysis, advocacy, and professional communication. Students undertake core subjects such as constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, property law, administrative law, and legal ethics, along with opportunities to study specialised areas of law relevant to modern legal practice. This component ensures students are equipped to interpret and apply legal principles in a range of complex contexts. The Information Technology component complements legal studies by providing technical knowledge and practical skills in computing, software development, data management, cybersecurity, and information systems. Students learn how to design, implement, and manage technology solutions that support organisational and societal needs. The combination of 156 credit points in Law and 96 credit points in Information Technology creates an interdisciplinary qualification that integrates legal expertise with advanced digital and technical capabilities. By completing all 252 credit points, graduates are well prepared for careers in areas such as technology law, cybersecurity, digital governance, IT consulting, legal informatics, and regulatory compliance, as well as traditional roles in legal practice and the broader technology industry, where law and digital systems increasingly intersect.