Course Overview

About This Course

Adelaide University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of International Relations 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 International Relations component builds cross-cultural awareness and the ability to analyse complex geopolitical issues and craft informed policy responses, sharpening critical thinking, research and communication skills. It explores today's critical global challenges, Australia's role in the Indo-Pacific and its commitment to regional security, and how health crises and digital technologies are reshaping global politics.
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 — 174 units of core courses, 12 units of work integrated learning and 54 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

You could also be a:
• Human rights advocate
• Diplomat
• International trade specialist
• Legal advisor
• International policy analyst
• Foreign affairs officer
• International development consultant
• Political risk analyst

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 Units38 units

LAWS1011

How Law Works

LAWS1014

Torts

POLI1002

Introduction to Comparative Politics

POLI1003

Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Indo-Pacific

LAWS1012

Law, Government and Community

LAWS1013

Ethics and the Future of Law

POLI1001

Introduction to Global Politics

POLI1004

The State of the World: Post Covid-19

LAWS1019

Business and the Law

LAWS2002

Constitutional Law

POLI2002

Approaches in International Relations

LAWS1010

Contract

LAWS2004

International Law

POLI1005

Global Environmental Politics

POLI3013

Ethics of War and Peace

LAWS2001

Property Law

LAWS3001

Criminal Law

LAWS2003

Equity and Trusts

LAWS2005

Administrative Law

SOCI2019

Professional Pathways and Destinations 2

POLI3012

Global Political Economy

LAWS3002

Corporate Law

LAWS3005

Becoming a Lawyer

SOCI3903

Internship: Society and Culture

LAWS4901

Civil Dispute Resolution

LAWS4800

Future Law Project

LAWS4900

Evidence

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 two fields of study does this dual qualification cover?

This dual qualification covers two fields of study: the first qualification is in Law (Broad Field: Society and Culture, Detailed Field: Law, n.f.d.), and the second qualification is in Political Science and Policy Studies (Detailed Field: Political Science).

How long does the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of International Relations take to complete?

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 the 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.

At which campuses can I study this course?

This course is available at two locations: Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus and the Magill Campus, both in South Australia, and both owned and operated by the provider.

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

Eligibility for extended Post-Study Work Rights depends on several criteria, including the course being in 'Registered' status, being a Skills Level 1 qualification (which this Bachelor Honours Degree is), having a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 260 weeks), and the narrow Field of Education aligning with the Skills Level 1 priority list. As the course falls under Society and Culture (not Management and Commerce), it may be eligible, but eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Diplomat / Foreign Service OfficerPolicy Officer – Foreign Affairs and TradeInternational Development AdviserIntelligence AnalystPolitical Risk Analyst

Key Skills

Critical analysis of international political events and trendsResearch and synthesis of complex policy informationPersuasive written and oral communicationCross-cultural communication and negotiationUnderstanding of international law and treaties

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