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‘I think studying a double degree has provided me with a variety of soft skills, experiences and discipline-specific knowledge that can be transferred to future employment positions whether the role is in law or creative industries. Having studied a double degree has really broadened my career prospects and allowed me to choose from a wider variety of roles.’
International opportunities
‘I chose QUT because I wasn’t able to study both creative industries and law at any other university as reputable as QUT in Queensland. I was selected to participate in a two-week study tour to New York for my final creative industries subject. In my final semester I was one of six law students to go to Bhutan to assist with domestic violence prevention training with members of the Bhutanese judiciary and police.’
Practical learning experiences
'QUT's law program is second to none. It's heavily focused on practical learning experiences, which made for a really smooth transition into the workforce. While studying, I started at Merthyr Law as a secretary without any experience. As my degree continued, I was promoted to law clerk, then to trainee solicitor, before becoming a fully qualified solicitor with the firm.'
Real student
'I chose this double degree because I can follow my passion for creative writing to its fullest but still gain a qualification in law. The diverse training and skills it provides will open a broader range of career options.'
Broaden your options
‘I think studying a double degree has provided me with a variety of soft skills, experiences and discipline-specific knowledge that can be transferred to future employment positions whether the role is in law or creative industries. Having studied a double degree has really broadened my career prospects and allowed me to choose from a wider variety of roles.’
International opportunities
‘I chose QUT because I wasn’t able to study both creative industries and law at any other university as reputable as QUT in Queensland. I was selected to participate in a two-week study tour to New York for my final creative industries subject. In my final semester I was one of six law students to go to Bhutan to assist with domestic violence prevention training with members of the Bhutanese judiciary and police.’
Practical learning experiences
'QUT's law program is second to none. It's heavily focused on practical learning experiences, which made for a really smooth transition into the workforce. While studying, I started at Merthyr Law as a secretary without any experience. As my degree continued, I was promoted to law clerk, then to trainee solicitor, before becoming a fully qualified solicitor with the firm.'
Real student
'I chose this double degree because I can follow my passion for creative writing to its fullest but still gain a qualification in law. The diverse training and skills it provides will open a broader range of career options.'
Highlights
- Develop your creative thinking, innovation, entrepreneurial and project management skills, while gaining the expertise needed to become a highly sought-after legal professional.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
- Design your own degree by combining your creative talents with law.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned law experts.
- Learn through industry partnerships and networking, and interdisciplinary work within the creative industries.
Highlights
- Develop your creative thinking, innovation, entrepreneurial and project management skills, while gaining the expertise needed to become a highly sought-after legal professional.
- Complete 2 separate degrees in 5.5 years full-time.
- Design your own degree by combining your creative talents with law.
- Benefit from meaningful connections with high profile industry employers and classes with leading and internationally renowned law experts.
- Learn through industry partnerships and networking, and interdisciplinary work within the creative industries.
Why choose this course?
Combine your creative interest with a law qualification. Whether you choose to work in the legal profession or within the creative industries, you will graduate with a unique set of skills that will enhance your employment options.
Gain key disciplinary knowledge in your chosen creative major, along with skills in creativity and innovation. You can choose a creative industries major from one of creative and professional writing; fashion communication; interactive and visual design; and screen content production.
Your law studies will equip you with the skills needed to become a highly sought-after legal professional that is prepared for the modern world of law. Acquire knowledge in various areas of law, including contract law, legal research, equity and trusts, constitutional law, administrative law, as well as commercial and personal property law. Gain digital expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, legal tech and design thinking, and develop in-demand transferable skills in legal research, problem-solving, critical analysis, creative thinking, effective communication, and negotiation.
Explore this course
The Bachelor of Creative Industries lets you dive into a melting pot of possibilities and absorb the aspects of creativity that are right for you. It sets you up with skills and experiences to create your own opportunities and career outcomes in the creative sector and beyond.
The practical, hands-on approach to teaching continues in your law degree, where you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Australian legal system and the core areas of law required for admission to legal practice in Australia.
Pursuing a double degree in creative industries and law offers a unique and highly advantageous blend of skills and perspectives. The synergy between these fields equips you with a robust understanding of both artistic and legal landscapes, enabling you to navigate complex intellectual property issues, contractual negotiations, and regulatory frameworks that impact creative endeavors. This versatile combination ensures you graduate highly competitive and adaptable in an ever-evolving job market, opening the door to diverse career pathways, from legal consultancy within the arts sector to policy-making, to editor of a legal publication.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates may use their combined skills to work as an in-house lawyer for cultural institutions, government or regulatory bodies, or in law firms with specialist interests in the creative industries.
If you choose to pursue a creative career, your legal knowledge will benefit you in the process of commissioning projects, administration, business law and management, intellectual property law, commercial law and contract negotiation.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is accredited by the Legal Practitioners' Admissions Board (LPAB). To become a solicitor or barrister, you will need to complete practical legal training (PLT) and pass the Bar Exams. QUT offers PLT through our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Possible careers
- Copywriter
- Entertainment lawyer
- Fashion professional
- Film/television producer
- Graphic designer
- Publisher
- Solicitor
- Web designer
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 528 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Creative Industries, 324 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will study creative industries and law units in your first your years then concentrate on law studies for the remainder of the course duration.
Creative Industries component:
- Bachelor of Creative Industries core units - 72 credit points
- Complementary studies - 12 credit points from the Creative Industries introductory units list or university wide elective list.
- A Creative Industries first major - 96 credit points from one of the specified first majors including Creative and Professional Writing; Fashion Communication; Screen Content Production; and Interactive and Visual Design.
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
Successful completion of a minor will be recognised on the Academic Record and the Australian Education Graduation Statement.
Law Honours Grading
Honours grading is based on a whole of course GPA.
QUT You component:
- 24 credit points selected from the QUT You option units.
In order to complete this course, you must complete a total of 528 credit points comprising 180 credit points from the Bachelor of Creative Industries, 324 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and 24 credit points of QUT You. You will study creative industries and law units in your first your years then concentrate on law studies for the remainder of the course duration.
Creative Industries component:
- Bachelor of Creative Industries core units - 72 credit points
- Complementary studies - 12 credit points from the Creative Industries introductory units list or university wide elective list.
- A Creative Industries first major - 96 credit points from one of the specified first majors including Creative and Professional Writing; Fashion Communication; Screen Content Production; and Interactive and Visual Design.
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
Successful completion of a minor will be recognised on the Academic Record and the Australian Education Graduation Statement.
Law Honours Grading
Honours grading is based on a whole of course GPA.
QUT You component:
- 24 credit points selected from the QUT You option units.
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 84.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- ID37
- QTAC code
- 409772
- CRICOS code
- 083023F
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
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- Gardens Point
- Kelvin Grove
- 5.5 years full-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)
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.
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.
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, 2024
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.
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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).
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.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- 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 |
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| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
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 / Paper | 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.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $14,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $36,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $13,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $33,500 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.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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