Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts

About

A double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts from Adelaide University will deepen your legal knowledge by providing broader context and perspective. You’ll be skilled to leverage legal expertise with a deep understanding of social, cultural and human behaviour. You’ll build a foundation in how the law works – and how and why laws change over time.

If you’re passionate about fairness, social justice and making a meaningful contribution, studying law and arts will equip you to make a tangible difference. Your advanced problem-solving skills will enable you to guide others through legal challenges, advocating for their interests with integrity and commitment.

You’ll graduate with an advanced understanding of legal principles of Australian law and humanities. This legal expertise, combined with the knowledge and skills you’ll gain from your Bachelor of Arts double degree, will set you on track for an impactful career.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 7 | IELTS Reading 7 | IELTS Listening 7 | IELTS Speaking 7 | IELTS Writing 7

Career

Career outcomes

Studying a double degree in law and arts will give you a unique and versatile foundation for a wide range of careers. Graduate well-prepared for diverse careers in legal practice, government, commerce, industry, academia, social welfare, and community organisations.

You could use your combination of legal knowledge and arts-driven insights to champion social justice causes. You could be a cultural leader or advocate and work in arts organisations, museums, or media companies, protecting intellectual property, advocating for artists’ rights, or using legal frameworks to shape the future of arts and culture. By combining the analytical and strategic strengths of law with the creativity and social awareness developed through arts, you can make a significant impact across various sectors.

By gaining a multidisciplinary perspective, you’ll be highly effective in approaching legal issues with cultural, social and ethical understanding. You’ll be equipped to tackle complex problems that intersect law and humanities. With a highly developed and adaptable skillset, you’ll be ready to work across fields requiring legal expertise and a nuanced understanding of human behaviour and society.

A broad range of career options will be open to you, including*:

Counsellor
Lawyer/solicitor
Barrister
Legal officer/legal aid
Arbitrator/mediator
Parliamentary/Ministerial adviser
Human rights advocate
Judge’s associate
Law clerk
Paralegal
International relations specialist.

*To be admitted to legal practice, you will also need to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Industry trends

Solicitors in Australia are experiencing a long-term trend of strong job growth. It is one of the top 20 occupations in demand by shortage, with above average employment rates (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2023).

The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report (2023) highlights top skills for the future, emphasising analytical and creative thinking, which are central to our program. Professionals with transferrable skills are in high demand across Australia, with strong growth predicted up to 2033 (Annual Jobs and Skills Report, 2023).

Today’s employers are looking for staff with flexible skillsets including analytical and creative thinking. Adelaide University’s industry-led curriculum is designed to meet real-world challenges to help you successfully launch your future career. Your laws and arts degree will give you the latest knowledge and skills to stand out from the crowd.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (LPEAC). To be admitted to legal practice, graduates are required to fulfil the practical requirements for admission, which includes the completion of the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,385 / year(s)