Bachelor of Information Technology with the degree of Bachelor of Laws

Information technologists experts in technologies that help businesses innovate and better service their customers are incredibly valuable in today's dynamic business environment. Law specialists expert communicators, researchers and logical thinkers have a strong sense of justice and perform as responsible professionals in the community.

This double degree will equip you with the skills you'll need to manage issues related to information technology, telecommunications and the internet, as well as skills in commercial, regulatory and intellectual property law.

Key Features

• You'll undertake a project in your final year to practice your knowledge and skills in a software development life cycle.
• You'll develop a sound understanding of legal doctrine as well as an awareness of the role of law in society and a developed sense of social responsibility.
• You'll have opportunities to get real-world experience with leading Australian organisations.
• Upon graduation, you'll be entitled to admission for professional practice in law in New South Wales subject to completion of a recognised course in Practical Legal Training, which you'll be qualified for after you complete this course.

Suitable For

If you enjoy the study of legal principles in their social contextand want to develop your computer skills. If you are interested in the legal issues raised by information technologies in business and government.

Professions

• Communication systems analyst
• Copyright consultant
• Database manager
• In-house, public or private practice legal practitioner (barrister or solicitor)
• Legal academic
• Legal officer in public or private sectors
• Policy adviser
• Programmer
• Systems engineer

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $37,500
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,562.50

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.