Course Overview

About This Course

Adelaide University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology 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 Psychology component builds an understanding of the psychological concepts underpinning modern psychology practice, so you can work with both the laws that govern people and the behaviour of the people living under them. You develop a strong understanding of the key theories underpinning both disciplines and how they apply in real Australian contexts, then put those skills into practice through real-world learning.
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 — 192 units of core courses, 6 units of work integrated learning and 42 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 work in:
• Business and human resources
• Education
• Government, policy and not-for-profits
• Social services and mental health
• Research and academia

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units43 units

LAWS1011

How Law Works

LAWS1014

Torts

PSYC1000

Introductory Psychology Research Methods

PSYC1001

Understanding Individual Behaviour and Cognition

LAWS1012

Law, Government and Community

LAWS1013

Ethics and the Future of Law

PSYC1003

Health and Developmental Psychology

PSYC1012

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology

LAWS1019

Business and the Law

LAWS2002

Constitutional Law

PSYC1002

Psychology for Social Contexts

PSYC2000

Insights into Data and Research in Psychology

LAWS1010

Contract

LAWS2004

International Law

PSYC2003

Insights into Health and Developmental Psychology

PSYC2010

Psychology for Global Challenges

LAWS2001

Property Law

LAWS3001

Criminal Law

PSYC2009

Career Development in Psychology

LAWS2003

Equity and Trusts

LAWS2005

Administrative Law

PSYC2001

Insights into Individual Behaviour and Cognition

PSYC3011

Psychology for Organisations and Communities

PSYC3001

Advanced Individual Behaviour and Cognition

PSYC3007

Advanced Research Methods in Psychology

PSYC3900

Work Integrated Learning in Psychology

LAWS3002

Corporate Law

LAWS3005

Becoming a Lawyer

PSYC3003

Advanced Health and Developmental Psychology

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

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

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology at Adelaide University has a duration of 260 weeks (5 years) as listed in the CRICOS registry.

What is the total estimated cost of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology 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 the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology delivered?

The course is delivered at two locations: Adelaide University's Adelaide City Campus and the Magill Campus, both located in Adelaide, South Australia. Both locations are owned and operated by the provider.

What fields of education does this dual qualification cover?

This dual qualification covers two fields of education: the first qualification is in Law (Broad Field: Society and Culture, Detailed Field: Law n.f.d.), and the second qualification is in Psychology (Broad Field: Society and Culture, Narrow Field: Behavioural Science, Detailed Field: Psychology).

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

Eligibility for extended Post-Study Work Rights depends on several criteria including course status, qualification level (Bachelor, Masters or PhD), duration of 92 weeks or greater, alignment with the Skills Level 1 priority list, and not being in the Management and Commerce broad field. This course is a Bachelor Honours Degree with a duration of 260 weeks, but final eligibility should be confirmed with the Department of Education at ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $61,000 to $80,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $124,000 per year

Career Paths

Clinical PsychologistCounselling PsychologistOrganisational / Industrial PsychologistForensic PsychologistSchool Psychologist / Educational Psychologist

Key Skills

Critical thinking and evidence-based reasoningPsychological assessment and diagnostic interviewingQuantitative and qualitative research design and analysisTherapeutic communication and active listeningReport writing and clinical documentation

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