Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws

Western Sydney University

CRICOS 095799C · Duration: 5 Years

Duration

260 weeks

Delivery

Blended — collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning supported by online learning materials

Study Load

Full Time / Part Time

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Course Overview

About This Course

This combined program enables multi-skilling into two diverse career paths- information systems and law, providing increased marketability to multiple areas of expertise. The Bachelor of Laws equips students with the professional legal skills and knowledge which are required by the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in New South Wales and to solve legal and non-legal problems. Students can undertake specialised study in topical local and international law. The Bachelor of Information Systems integrates the applications of computing and information systems in the context of a global business environment. Students collaborate with an organisation in its industry based setting, on a project to solve a real community-based problem. The project involves the design, development, deployment and further management of the information system. This double degree will increase your marketability in these diverse career fields as you will be multi-skilled in information systems and law. The Bachelor of Information Systems allows you to collaborate with businesses and real community-based problems to learn about the applications of computing and information systems in the context of a global business environment. The Bachelor of Laws program satisfies the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative face-to-face problem and case-based learning, receive online learning materials, and participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Duration

Full Time: 5 Years (Available Part Time)*

Intakes

Autumn 2027 (starts 01 March 2027) | Spring 2027 (starts 19 July 2027)

Study Mode

Full Time / Part Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units of HSC English.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Solicitor or Barrister
General manager
Commercial analyst
Project manager
Information systems manager
Business / systems analyst
Database administrator
Computer Network Professional

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Computer Society (ACS)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

ACS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units104 units

JUST2013

Mediation

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3039

Islam, International Law and Human Rights

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3029

Immigration Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3002

Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3076

Technology, Innovation and the Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3091

Globalisation, Law, Governance and Culture

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3052

Mental Health Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4012

First Nations Peoples' Access to Justice Clinic

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3053

Moot Court

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3013

Conflict of Laws

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3097

Refugee Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS2012

Regulatory Risk and Compliance

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3006

Australian Consumer Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3031

Insolvency Law and Policy

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3016

Elder Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS2017

Indonesia: Law, Governance and Culture

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3072

Work Health and Safety Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3014

Corporate Governance

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3079

Law, Economics, Ethics and Change

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3074

Judicial Internship

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3042

Jurisprudence

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3080

Street Law Clinic

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3067

Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3088

Construction Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3084

Law and Literature

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3046

Law of Employment

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3027

Human Rights Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3047

Law of International Organisations

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3085

Law of War

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3049

Media Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3025

Law, Culture and Entrepreneurial Innovation in India

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4010

Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3011

Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the World

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4007

International Environmental Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3090

Animal Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3077

Legal Internship

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3086

Managing Legal Risk in Construction Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4017

Access to Justice Clinic

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3032

Intellectual Property

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3089

Children's Rights: Local and International

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3096

Drug Policy and Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3022

Family Dispute Resolution

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3024

Foundations of Chinese Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3075

Law's Self-Understanding

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3030

Information and Data Governance Law and Regulation

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3061

Public Health Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3028

Human Rights and the Asia Pacific

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3034

International Criminal Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4018

Private Equity Deals (UG)

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

JUST3008

Independent Study (Law)

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3003

Advocacy

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3007

Banking and Securities Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3004

Anti-Discrimination Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3023

Family Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3078

Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3087

Sports Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3015

Cyber Law and Justice

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3055

Planning and Environment Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3033

International Business Transactions Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3063

Public International Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

JUST3011

Issues in the Criminal Justice System

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4003

Advanced Taxation Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3083

Gender and the Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3071

Wills and Succession

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3005

Australian Competition Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4016

Legal Research and Methodology

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS2005

Financial Services Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS4008

Revenue Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3048

Law of the Sea

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3068

Space Law - Commercial Aspects

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS2014

Bioethics

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS2007

First Peoples and the Australian Legal System

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3044

Law and Public Policy

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3050

Medical Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS3001

Advanced Family Law

LLB Alternate Subjects — 10 credit points

LAWS1003

Fundamentals of Australian Law

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS2013

Torts Law

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS2004

Criminal Law

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS3081

Administrative Law

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS4015

Constitutional Law

Core — 10 credit points

COMP1005

Programming Fundamentals

Core — 10 credit points

ACCT1005

Accounting in Context

Core — 10 credit points

INFO3019

Project Management

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS2008

Government and Public Law

Core — 10 credit points

INFS2001

Database Design and Development

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS2003

Contracts

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS2001

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Core — 10 credit points

INFO1003

Professional Practice, Communication and Ethics

Core — 10 credit points

INFS3027

Social Computing and Systems Thinking

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS3018

Equity & Trusts

Core — 10 credit points

INFS3006

Emerging Trends in Information Systems

Core — 10 credit points

BUSM1042

Introduction to Business Analytics

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS3045

Law of Associations

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS3082

Property Law

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS4014

Remedies

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS4004

Criminal Procedure and Evidence

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS1009

Legal Analysis and Critique

Core — 10 credit points

COMP3018

Professional Experience

Core — 10 credit points

INFS1016

Digital Transformation

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS2015

Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

Core — 10 credit points

LAWS4013

Civil Procedure and Arbitration

Core — 10 credit points

COMP2004

Computer Networking

Core — 10 credit points

INFO3003

Human-Computer Interaction

Core — 10 credit points

INFS2013

Systems Analysis and Design

Core — 10 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws and the Honours version of this program?

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law. To be admitted, students must have completed at least 160 credit points of law study, demonstrate the likelihood of graduating with an Honours Weighted Average Mark (HWAM) of at least 70, demonstrate satisfactory academic writing skills, and have availability of a principal supervisor.

Is this program accredited and what does that mean for graduates?

Yes, the program holds two accreditations. Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training. Additionally, the Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional Level.

Are there any special requirements or prerequisites for certain subjects in this program?

Yes. Students enrolling in certain subjects such as LAWS 4017 Access to Justice Clinic, LAWS 3074 Judicial Internship, LAWS 3077 Legal Internship, LAWS 4012 First Nations Peoples' Access to Justice Clinic, LAWS 3080 Street Law Clinic, and JUST 3011 Issues in the Criminal Justice System may need to have a National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations. Additionally, subjects including LAWS 3024 Foundations of Chinese Law, LAWS 3025 Law, Culture and Entrepreneurial Innovation in India, and LAWS 3078 Legal, Economic and Social Transformation in Taiwan require a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a specified time.

Can international students study this program part-time?

No. The part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa. International students must study this program on a full-time basis.

What campuses is this program available at and what is the indicative annual fee for domestic students?

This program is available at Parramatta South and Campbelltown campuses. The indicative annual fee for domestic students is from $11,885. Note that not all subjects are available on all listed campuses, so students should refer to the handbook for more information.

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $80,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Business AnalystSystems AnalystICT Business AnalystIT Project ManagerERP Consultant

Key Skills

Systems analysis and design — identifying business problems and designing effective technology-based solutionsDatabase design and management using SQL and enterprise database platformsBusiness process modelling and optimisation using tools such as BPMN and UMLEnterprise systems configuration and administration (e.g. ERP and CRM platforms)Data analytics and business intelligence using tools like Power BI and Tableau

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