Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Arts | Flinders University

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Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts

at Flinders University · Adelaide, South Australia

CRICOS course code

074762A

CRICOS provider code

00114A

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$207,000 total

Per year

A$37,636/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts from Flinders University offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education, combining rigorous legal training with the creative and critical thinking offered by the arts. Over 5.5 years of full-time study in Adelaide, students engage in both foundational law subjects, including contracts, torts, constitutional law, and criminal law, and a broad range of arts units across disciplines such as history, sociology, or languages. The law component includes an honours stream, providing opportunities for advanced legal research and analysis.

Structured across units of study with a defined value in credit points, this dual degree ensures graduates develop key skills in legal practice, research, communication, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning. The legal practice stream incorporates work-integrated learning through placements in professional legal settings, enabling students to gain real-world experience and apply their knowledge in context. In the final year, a capstone honours thesis allows students to conduct independent research in a specialised area of law.

This programme is ideal for students interested in a versatile legal career or complementary roles in government, policy, advocacy, or cultural sectors. The arts component enriches legal studies, encouraging flexible thinking, adaptability, and a broad perspective, qualities valued in the diverse Australian workforce. The course suits those wishing to meet the educational requirements for legal practice in South Australia, with local industry and research opportunities available in Adelaide’s vibrant legal and arts communities.

International students must demonstrate a high level of English proficiency (IELTS 7.0–7.5 or equivalent is standard for law), and can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods. After graduation, eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream offers a pathway to gain further experience in Australia. As with all degree details, applicants should confirm requirements and offerings on the official Flinders University 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 or barrister (subject to admission requirements in South Australia)
Corporate and commercial legal adviser
Policy analyst in government agencies
Human rights or community legal advocate
Public sector administrator
Media, communications, or arts administrator
Researcher or analyst for think tanks and NGOs

Australian legal, government, not-for-profit, education, arts, and policy sectors regularly employ graduates. Law degrees from accredited Australian universities are recognised for admission to legal practice (subject to local admission rules and practical legal training).

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts at Flinders 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$207,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor or barrister (subject to admission requirements in South Australia)Corporate and commercial legal adviserPolicy analyst in government agenciesHuman rights or community legal advocatePublic sector administratorMedia, communications, or arts administratorResearcher or ana...

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