Bachelor's
Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws – UA
Course Overview
The University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws integrates legal education with the study of crime, justice, and criminal behaviour to prepare graduates for careers within the legal and criminal justice sectors. Students examine criminal law, policing, forensic evidence, criminal justice policy, criminological theory, and human rights while developing legal reasoning and research skills.
Practical learning includes legal case analysis, advocacy exercises, and interdisciplinary projects addressing contemporary justice issues. The curriculum encourages ethical decision-making and evidence-based approaches to crime prevention and legal reform. Graduates pursue careers in legal practice, criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, corrections, public policy, and government.
Entry Requirements
- Academic Records: Completion of 10 + 2 qualification with top-tier rank (e.g., ATAR ~95+ or equivalent).
- English Proficiency: IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in sub-scores), PTE 65.
- Prerequisites / Knowledge: Strong humanities, social science, and analytical writing background.
- Application Materials: Certified 10 + 2 transcripts and senior high school completion certificate.
- Waterford Institute of TechnologySecondary marksheets verification and identity documentation.
Career Outcomes
- Criminal Lawyer
- Prosecutor
- Legal Advisor
- Criminal Justice Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Scholarship Available
- Yes (Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship
- Adelaide Global Citizens Scholarship
- Faculty Scholarships)
