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'I have always found cyber security fascinating but wasn’t sure how my skills could fit. Studying cyber security opened my eyes to the variety of roles beyond ethical hacking and made me realise I could combine my law and IT skills to help protect people and organisations.'
Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Two degrees, one unique career
'Pursuing a double degree in law and IT has provided me with a distinct advantage by giving me a comprehensive understanding of both fields. My legal education has equipped me with the unique ability to critically analyse the legal implications of technology, while my technical knowledge from my IT degree enables me to engage more effectively with IT professionals, bridging the gap between legal requirements and technological implementation. Together they have allowed me to fit into a niche in the legal industry within digital services as senior analyst, where I integrate technology with legal expertise to create effective solutions.'
Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) graduate
Think IT. Think QUT.
Our IT degree is well-recognised both locally and globally. We provide students with a unique educational experience, balancing practice and theory with industry-driven projects.
Linking technology and law
I was recently sponsored to go to a conference about technology and the law in The Hague, in the Netherlands. As an IT and law double degree student, it was incredibly exciting to learn about the links between my degrees and how I can combine them in the future. There were so many interesting sessions discussing how technology can be incorporated into the legal industry including AI, coding for lawyers, and blockchain technology. I was also able to network with students, academics and industry members from all over the world.
Highlights
- QUT has the largest number of students studying information technology degrees in Queensland, with our graduates boasting Queensland's highest average starting salaries.
- Prepares you to practise law in complex environments that now require graduates with an information technology background.
- Complete two separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
- Study in a specialty area such as computer science or information systems.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading law experts.
Highlights
- QUT has the largest number of students studying information technology degrees in Queensland, with our graduates boasting Queensland's highest average starting salaries.
- Prepares you to practise law in complex environments that now require graduates with an information technology background.
- Complete two separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
- Study in a specialty area such as computer science or information systems.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading law experts.
Explore this course
Combining law and information technology (IT) puts you at the cutting edge of the growth area of legal issues arising from the advances of IT. This degree will give you the ability to practise law in light of the complex information and technology environments generated by manufacturers, data-processing consultancies, and private and government organisations. Alternatively, you can choose a career as a computing professional specialising in legal applications, information systems or security.
As an IT student, you will receive comprehensive, work-integrated opportunities, giving you the confidence to explore a wide range of areas within IT and gain a deep understanding within your chosen specialty. You can major in computer science or information systems, with minors offered in human-computer interaction, intelligent systems, data-centric computing, networks and security, social technology, mobile applications, business process management, enterprise systems and programming.
In your law degree, you will benefit you will benefit from our practical, hands-on approach to teaching, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and the core areas of law required for admission to legal practice in Australia.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in key areas of law, including:
- contract law
- legal research
- equity and trusts
- constitutional law
- administrative law
- commercial and personal property law.
In addition to these established areas of law, you’ll have the opportunity to explore emerging areas of legal practice, such as:
- environment, social and governance (ESG) issues
- law, technology and innovation.
You'll also develop a comprehensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders perspectives on law and the legal system, preparing you to work in culturally diverse contexts.
Law, technology and innovation minor
Beyond the core curriculum, you can choose to explore how technology is transforming the legal industry in the law, technology and innovation minor. The legal industry is experiencing rapid evolution due to significant advancements in data-driven technologies. As a result, lawyers are increasingly required to develop new skills and capabilities to adapt to the changing nature of law and legal work. In this minor, you will:
- Explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are impacting the legal industry.
- Learn how legal professionals use and respond to cutting-edge technologies, such as generative AI.
- Gain knowledge of the legal, ethical, and social challenges raised by these technologies.
Careers and outcomes
You will have opportunities in areas that involve cyberlaw, intellectual property and legal regulation of the internet. You could work in software development, maintenance or IT system building as a business analyst, computer scientist, data communications specialist, database manager, electronic commerce developer, systems analyst or web designer.
Although many of our graduates become practising lawyers, a law degree may also provide the foundation for a career in government, a community organisation or business. Our graduates have an excellent track record of securing exciting positions.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB) approved law degree, meaning you are eligible for admission to the Australian Legal Profession. To become a solicitor, you must also complete LPAB approved Practical Legal Training. We are one of the few Australian Law Schools to offer approved Practical Legal Training through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. To work as a Barrister there are additional training requirements after you are admitted to the legal profession.
Possible careers
- Barrister
- Computer scientist
- Crown law officer
- Database manager
- Digital economy lawyer
- Electronic commerce developer
- In-house lawyer
- Lawyer
- Legal risk manager
- Legal technology specialist
- Network administrator
- Policy officer
- Programmer
- Software engineer
- Solicitor
- Systems analyst
- Systems manager
- Systems programmer
- Web designer
Information Technology component:
Nine (9) Core units (108 credit points)
One Major (72 credit points) selected from the following Major Options:
- Artificial Intelligence Major
- Business Analysis and IT Management Major
- Computer Science Major
- Cyber Security Major
- Enterprise Computing Major
- Process Analytics and Automation Major
- Software Development Major
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
QUT You Component:
- Four (4) QUT You units (24 credit points)
Information Technology component:
Nine (9) Core units (108 credit points)
One Major (72 credit points) selected from the following Major Options:
- Artificial Intelligence Major
- Business Analysis and IT Management Major
- Computer Science Major
- Cyber Security Major
- Enterprise Computing Major
- Process Analytics and Automation Major
- Software Development Major
Law Component:
To meet the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component of the double degree, you must complete a total of 324 credit points comprising:
- Twenty core units – 240 credit points
- Two Advanced law electives - 24 credit points
- A law minor (48cp) and one unit (12cp) of law / general electives OR two law electives (24cp) and three law / general electives (36cp) – 60 credit points
QUT You Component:
- Four (4) QUT You units (24 credit points)
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 84.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2026.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID46
- QTAC code
- 419622
- CRICOS code
- 083025D
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5.5 years full-time
- 11 years part-time
- 5.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds, up to the main offer round in mid-January.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course in the Semester 1 offer rounds.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2025
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
96.95
|
Selection rank
98.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
91.60
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Selection rank
93.40
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
81.95
|
Selection rank
85.15
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 84.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 87.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT Australia Test (120 scale) | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from October
2027 fees
2027: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: CSP $13,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $45,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian Scholarship
We are committed to improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in science, maths and IT and ensuring students reach their full potential.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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