Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at Adelaide University is an intensive double degree designed to give students a robust foundation in both legal practice and the art of marketing in the modern business landscape. Over five years of full-time study, students engage with the core principles of Australian law alongside specialised units in marketing, preparing them for roles that require both legal insight and commercial acumen.

The qualification is structured across multiple semesters, with each semester involving designated units of study contributing to the required Australian credit points for graduation. The Laws (Honours) element involves comprehensive engagement with key legal areas and an advanced-level honours research project, while the Marketing stream covers topics such as market analysis, consumer behaviour, strategic marketing, and digital communication. Study culminates in a capstone or research-focused project, allowing students to integrate learning in both fields. Opportunities for work-integrated learning and professional placements are embedded, offering authentic experience in legal or corporate settings, and fostering professional networks within Adelaide and the broader Australian context.

Graduates acquire advanced skills in legal research and reasoning, critical thinking, professional communication, commercial analysis, and ethical decision-making. The double degree suits those who aspire to careers in law firms, corporate or government legal departments, regulatory bodies, or business sectors where marketing expertise is valued. Students are also well positioned for roles that straddle regulatory compliance, policy development, or commercial advisory functions within industries subject to legal oversight.

This double degree positions international and domestic students for diverse professional opportunities in Australia. International students benefit from the eligibility to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying and may qualify for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream upon completion. English proficiency requirements are high due to the rigorous nature of legal study; applicants should consult the university’s official page to confirm up-to-date requirements and course details, including specific credit points, unit availability, and placement opportunities.

• Solicitor or barrister in Australian legal practices (admission subject to completion of professional legal training)
• In-house counsel or legal advisor in corporations and industry bodies
• Marketing manager or strategist in businesses and non-governmental organisations
• Corporate communications or public relations specialist
• Regulatory affairs manager or compliance officer
• Policy analyst in government or consultancy

Graduates are sought after in the legal sector, marketing and advertising agencies, corporate enterprises, government departments, and regulatory authorities across Australia.