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Western Sydney University

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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology / Bachelor of Laws

  • Bachelor

This double degree will enable you to be multi-skilled in information and communications technology and law, giving you increased marketability in these diverse career fields.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time
Course Code
084731C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$30,800 per year / $154,000 total

About this course

This double degree will enable you to be multi-skilled in information and communications technology and law, giving you increased marketability in these diverse career fields. The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology degree enables students to gain skills in a practice-based learning environment, to be introduced to real-world project experience, and to acquire knowledge of information and communications technology theory. The program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and provides graduates with skills and knowledge in networking and IT applications development, along with the ability to apply practical ICT solutions in real-world situations.

Study locations

Campbelltown

Parramatta South

Career pathways

As a double degree graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities including:

  • Commercial advisor
  • IT systems architecture

  • Systems integrator
  • Solicitor or Barrister
  • Network adminstrator
  • Mobile application development
Solicitor

Solicitors provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law.

ICT Manager

ICT Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems within organisations.

Network Professional

Network Professionals research, analyse and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor and optimise performance, and troubleshoot and provide user support.

Barrister

Barristers receive briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients to plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

ICT Security Specialist

ICT Security Specialists plan, develop, maintain, manage and administer organisations' database management systems, operating systems and security policies and procedures to ensure optimal database and system integrity, security, backup, reliability and performance.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Western Sydney University.
80%
Overall satisfaction
83.1%
Skill scale
61.7%
Teaching scale
66%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary