Course Overview

About This Course

Adelaide University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce is a five years full-time double degree, or the part-time equivalent, giving you two qualifications and two areas of expertise.
The Laws component is the path to a career as a lawyer or legal professional. You begin by exploring the core legal areas required of a legal practitioner in Australia, build a foundation in how the law works and how and why laws change over time, and research past decisions to understand precedent while learning to analyse and interpret laws, regulations and court rulings.
You practise technical drafting for court documents, client communication and advocacy, so you enter the profession understanding dispute resolution and evidence. You also explore contemporary Australian laws, investigate how the justice system deals with criminal responsibility and the purpose of the Australian Constitution, and build strong research and legal problem-solving skills. Practical experience comes through the moot court room, on-campus Law Clinics and placements.
The Commerce component pairs that legal expertise with financial and accounting knowledge, so you can advise clients on structuring deals, mitigating risks and complying with regulations in ways that align with business objectives. You gain a detailed understanding of accounting systems and their role in organisations, alongside the laws around contracts, employment, taxation and intellectual property.
Studying a double degree expands your knowledge and opens a broader range of career opportunities, and you graduate with transferable skills suited to roles in business, government or non-government organisations.
The program totals 240 units — 198 units of core courses, 6 units of work integrated learning and 36 units of electives — over five years, taught at the Adelaide City Campus, with February and July intakes.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Adelaide

Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes, SA 5095

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported

Duration

5 years full-time

Intakes

February, July

Study Mode

Full time or part time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
SATAC code: ABP242
Entry scores:
• 2026 cut-offs — Year 12 (ATAR-based): 90
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.
• Work and life experience — Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR Qualify for special entry

International students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum entry requirements:
• 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.
Indicative academic entry requirements by country:
• Australia — ATAR: 85
• Canada — Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 80%
• China — Gaokao: 75%
• Denmark — Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma): 7 (Good)
• France — French Baccalaureate: 12.5
• Global — International Baccalaureate: 30
• Hong Kong — Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 19
• India — CBSE and CISCE: 80
• India — State Board Examinations: 90
• Indonesia — SMA III: 85%
• Kenya — Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): A-
• Malaysia — Matrikulasi: 3.22
• Malaysia — Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): 3.22
• Malaysia — United Entrance Certificate (UEC): 17
• Norway — Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering: 4.4
• Phillippines — High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12: 90%
• Singapore — Singapore GCE Advanced Levels: 10
• South Korea — College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 340
• Sri Lanka — GCE A Levels: 11
• Sweden — Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: 15.5
• Taiwan — GSAT %: 75%
• Taiwan GSAT — Score out of 60: 44
• Thailand — Matayom 6: 3.80
• UK / Global — GCE Advanced Levels: 10
• USA / Global — Advanced Placement (AP): 10
• USA / Global — America College Test (ACT): 26
• USA / Global — Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT): 1220
• Vietnam — Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12): 8.5
English language requirements (achieved within the two years before admission):
• IELTS Overall 7
• IELTS Reading 7
• IELTS Listening 7
• IELTS Speaking 7
• IELTS Writing 7

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Some potential career paths include*: • Solicitor • Barrister • Accountant • In-house counsel • Legal policy adviser • Legal or management consultant • Financial analyst • Policy analyst • Business development manager • Banking and finance lawyer • Corporate lawyer • Compliance or regulatory officer

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council (SA)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

State Legal Admission Authority

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units44 units

ECON1000

Principles of Economics

LAWS1011

How Law Works

LAWS1014

Torts

LAWS1019

Business and the Law

BUSI1002

Management, Organisations and Leadership

LAWS1010

Contract

LAWS1012

Law, Government and Community

LAWS1013

Ethics and the Future of Law

ACCT1000

Accounting for Decision Makers

BAFI1001

Business Finance

LAWS2001

Property Law

LAWS2002

Constitutional Law

ACCT1001

Financial Accounting 1

ECON1012

Data Analytics

LAWS2003

Equity and Trusts

LAWS2005

Administrative Law

ACCT2000

Accounting Systems and Analytics

ACCT2001

Financial Accounting 2

ACCT2002

Management Accounting

LAWS3001

Criminal Law

BUSI1009

Predictive and Visual Analytics for Managers and Consultants

LAWS2004

International Law

LAWS3002

Corporate Law

ACCT3000

Contemporary Issues in Accounting

ACCT3001

Corporate Accounting and Analysis

ACCT3002

Auditing Theory and Practice

BUSI3046

Taxation Law

ARTI3000

Business Applications for Artificial Intelligence

LAWS3005

Becoming a Lawyer

LAWS4901

Civil Dispute Resolution

LAWS4900

Evidence

LAWS4800

Future Law Project

BUSI2900

WIL/ Profession

LAWS1001

Family Law

LAWS1002

Human Rights Law

LAWS1003

Income Tax Law

LAWS1004

Intellectual Property Law

LAWS1005

Health Law

LAWS1006

Law of Work

LAWS1007

Environmental Law

LAWS1008

The Law of Succession

LAWS1009

Climate Change Law

LAWS2009

Ageing and the Law: Elder Law and Policy

LAWS3006

Media Law

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What fields of education does this dual degree cover?

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce covers two fields of education: the first qualification falls under Society and Culture (Law, n.f.d.), and the second qualification falls under Management and Commerce (Accounting).

How long does it take to complete this dual degree?

The course has a duration of 260 weeks, as listed in the CRICOS registry for this program at Adelaide University.

What is the estimated total cost of this course for international students?

Adelaide University publishes an indicative annual tuition fee of AU$57,100 for international students commencing in 2027, which is AU$285,500 across the five-year program. With the AU$88 non-tuition fee, the estimated total course cost is AU$285,588.

Where is this course delivered?

This course is delivered at the Adelaide University Adelaide City Campus, a location owned and operated by the provider, in Adelaide, South Australia.

Is this course eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

This course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because one of its qualifications falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is explicitly excluded from the extended Post-Study Work Rights criteria.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

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Step 02

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $76,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $76,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantFinancial AnalystManagement ConsultantBusiness AnalystMarketing Coordinator

Key Skills

Financial analysis and reportingAccounting principles and practiceStrategic business planning and decision-makingData analysis and business analyticsMarketing strategy and consumer behaviour

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