Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change
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    Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,237 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change

    About

    Our Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change will prepare you for a career as a legal professional with a social and environmental conscience.

    Develop a strong understanding of the legal system, including how to analyse and interpret laws and the factors that drive changes in laws over time. Learn how to use your problem-solving skills to guide clients through legal matters, championing their causes with dedication and integrity.

    Your studies in sustainability and climate change will build your knowledge of climate systems and how people influence and are influenced by them.

    Explore sustainability principles and learn how to develop adaptation strategies and influence policy that will transform the way we respond to climate change.

    In just five years, you’ll earn a double degree and an Honours qualification, opening doors to a broad range of careers within law firms, government, non-profits, the corporate sector or international organisations*.

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

    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

    With a double degree in law, sustainability and climate change from Adelaide University, you’ll gain both specialist and transferable skills that can be applied to a broad range of careers across sectors, locally and globally.  

    You could help negotiate the next big international climate agreement – like a future version of the Paris Agreement – shaping global efforts to combat climate change. 

    Maybe you’ll lead a legal team for a renewable energy company, overseeing the development of offshore wind farms that power millions of homes sustainably. 

    Or perhaps you'll fight to protect Aboriginal land and culture in landmark environmental legal battles. 

    Careers you may consider, include: 

    • Arbitrator/mediator 
    • Human rights advocate 
    • In-house counsel 
    • Judge’s associate 
    • Law clerk 
    • Paralegal 
    • Climate or sustainability policy adviser 
    • Parliamentary draftsperson 
    • Solicitor* 
    • Barrister*. 

    *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 

    Demand for solicitors in Australia has shown consistent long-term growth. It is among the top 20 occupations experiencing shortages with above-average employment rates (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2023). 

    With a global shift towards sustainability, we can only expect further growth in legal roles – in both Australia and internationally – through the creation of new, emerging industries and job opportunities.  

    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
    39,237 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Sustainability and Climate Change
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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