Bachelor of Criminology & Laws (Honours) – Adelaide

Bachelor Honours Degree Criminology Full Time

Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

at Adelaide University · Adelaide, South Australia

CRICOS course code

097919F

CRICOS provider code

00123M

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$235,350 total

Per year

A$52,300/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a 4.5-year double degree that brings together the study of crime, criminal behaviour and the justice system with a professional legal qualification. This course includes a sequence of core and elective units designed to give you a thorough understanding of both criminological theory and Australian law. You’ll take units in criminal law, legal ethics, policing, evidence, sentencing, penal theory, and contemporary debates in criminology, as well as foundational law subjects required for admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.

The Honours component means you’ll undertake a research-focused year, involving advanced legal topics and an extended piece of original research, which might be a thesis. Through both degrees, study is typically structured by semesters. Students complete units of study credited towards graduation, and those credits add up to meet the total requirement. Opportunities for work-integrated learning are built in: you may complete placements with law firms, government agencies, or community legal centres, gaining hands-on experience.

This course suits students interested in the intersections between law and crime, whether your goal is to practise law or work in the criminal justice sector, policy, or research. You’ll gain legal research, analytic, and advocacy skills, along with an understanding of criminal behaviour, victimology, and the social impacts of crime. Law studies meet the academic requirements for admission to legal practice in Australia, though practical legal training is required after graduation for admission as a solicitor. Criminology broadens your outlook and options, whether you see your future in courtrooms, government, non-government organisations or advisory roles.

The degree is especially relevant for those aiming to work in South Australia’s legal and justice systems, with law teaching reflecting Australian legal standards. International students should confirm English entry requirements and be aware of their work rights: while studying, student visas allow up to 48 hours of work per fortnight, and graduates may be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. For current admission and accreditation details, check the official course page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Solicitor (with completion of further legal training) in criminal, family, or civil law
Legal policy adviser in government or non-government organisations
Criminologist or researcher in justice, corrections or social policy
Police, intelligence or enforcement agency officer
Victim support or youth justice worker
Compliance officer or investigator in regulatory authorities
Community legal centre or advocacy organisation staff member
Analyst roles in state and federal justice departments

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Adelaide University?

It typically takes 4.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$235,350 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor (with completion of further legal training) in criminal, family, or civil lawLegal policy adviser in government or non-government organisationsCriminologist or researcher in justice, corrections or social policyPolice, intelligence or enforcement agency officerVictim su...

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