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Adelaide University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

This degree prepares you for rewarding careers influencing systems and improving lives. 

Gain a deep understanding of the law – and how and why laws change over time. Research past decisions to understand precedent and learn to analyse and interpret laws, regulations and court rulings.  

Harness your problem-solving skills to navigate legal matters and advocate for the rights of your clients. 

Through your studies in criminology and criminal justice, you’ll uncover the complex causes and nature of crime and its impact on society. Examine the way we respond to crime and consider strategies for intervention. 

In just five years, you’ll earn a double degree and an Honours qualification, allowing you to pursue careers in the legal and corporate sectors, government, law enforcement, corrections services and more*.  

*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. 

Campus Information

Adelaide City, Mount

The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.

Magill

Magill Campus is tucked in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide, just seven kilometres from the city centre. Getting to the campus is easy using local bus routes, and there is plenty of affordable on-campus car parking if you’re driving.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

You could work as a high-profile prosecutor or defence lawyer in cases that define the future of criminal law and justice reform. 

You might advise global governments on policies to combat organised crime, cybercrime or terrorism, shaping international cooperation strategies. 

Or maybe you'll become an advocate for victims of crime, influencing legislation to improve protections and support systems. 

You’ll be able to explore careers as a: 

  • Arbitrator/mediator 
  • Human rights advocate 
  • In-house counsel 
  • Judge’s associate 
  • Law clerk 
  • Paralegal 
  • Criminologist 
  • Criminal investigator 
  • Intelligence analyst 
  • 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.?  

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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.

 

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