Bachelor of Fine Arts/Laws (Honours) at QUT

Bachelor Honours Degree Fine Arts Full Time

Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

at Queensland University of Technology · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

083024E

CRICOS provider code

00213J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

5.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$245,000 total

Per year

A$44,545/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) combines creative practice with legal study over 5.5 years. Students balance their time between hands-on fine arts courses, selecting from areas such as visual arts, acting, film, or creative writing, and an in-depth exploration of Australian legal systems, legal reasoning, and research. The fine arts component encourages experimentation and the development of technical skills, while the law stream covers foundational knowledge required for legal practice, with an honours year focusing on advanced research or a thesis.

QUT structures this combined degree with semesters, and students complete a set sequence of units from both disciplines, earning credit points as they progress. This dual degree usually includes opportunities for work-integrated learning, a professional placement is common in the law stream, giving students experience in legal workplaces, courts, or government agencies in Brisbane and beyond. Fine arts students regularly take part in exhibitions, performances, or industry-led projects.

Graduates will build strong creative skills along with the analytical, research, and communication abilities valued in law. The double qualification develops adaptability, critical thinking, and knowledge that suits those interested in careers spanning legal, creative, or policy areas. The course suits applicants who enjoy creative pursuits, want to work with legal concepts, or hope to contribute to fields such as media law, arts administration, or intellectual property.

AQF guidelines place this as an honours-level bachelor degree, reflecting significant depth in both creative work and legal research. Those considering this program should confirm unit structures, credit requirements, and placement options on QUT’s official page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Solicitor or barrister in Australia (after further practical legal training and admission)
Advocate or in-house legal adviser in creative industries, government, or NGOs
Arts administrator or manager in galleries, arts organisations, or creative enterprises
Intellectual property adviser or consultant
Legal policy analyst or advisor to cultural and media bodies
Creative practitioner with specialist legal knowledge
Graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream and can work 48 hours per fortnight while studying

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Queensland University of Technology?

It typically takes 5.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$245,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor or barrister in Australia (after further practical legal training and admission)Advocate or in-house legal adviser in creative industries, government, or NGOsArts administrator or manager in galleries, arts organisations, or creative enterprisesIntellectual property adv...

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