Bachelor Honours Degree Law (JD) Full Time

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Government and International Relations

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

086241E

CRICOS provider code

00233E

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

5.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$184,250 total

Per year

A$33,500/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Government and International Relations at Griffith University lets you explore how law and politics intersect in Australia and beyond. You'll study at the Brisbane campus, combining foundational and advanced law units—such as contracts, constitutional law, criminal law and advocacy—with subjects focused on Australian governance, foreign policy, public administration, and international relations.

This double degree runs over five and a half years of full-time study, structured as units of study carrying specified credit points each semester. You'll work towards the honours component in your law units, which requires strong performance and includes an in-depth project, legal research, or thesis in your final year. Students have opportunities to complete work-integrated learning placements in law firms, courts, government agencies or not-for-profits, gaining valuable Australian experience relevant to both the public and legal sectors.

You'll build practical skills—legal research, negotiation, public speaking, policy analysis, and strategic thinking—alongside deep knowledge of how Australian legal and political systems operate and interact with international frameworks. This course is suited to students interested in law as a profession, as well as those keen to work at the intersection of public policy, international affairs or governmental reform.

For those aiming to practise law, completion of this degree satisfies the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Australia. Entry is competitive, and international applicants must confirm English proficiency—see the official page for details. Students may also work up to 48 hours per fortnight on a student visa. Graduates holding this qualification may be eligible for post-study work rights under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Confirm all details with Griffith University.

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 or barrister (after practical legal training and admission)
Legal policy adviser in government departments or regulatory bodies
Public servant or policy analyst in federal, state or local Australian government
Diplomatic or trade officer in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Advocacy roles within human rights or international NGOs
Political risk analyst or international relations consultant
Corporate affairs or compliance roles in business and industry

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Government and International Relations at Griffith University?

It typically takes 5.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$184,250 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor or barrister (after practical legal training and admission)Legal policy adviser in government departments or regulatory bodiesPublic servant or policy analyst in federal, state or local Australian governmentDiplomatic or trade officer in the Department of Foreign Affair...

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