Overview

This combined degree enables you to follow your interests and aspirations whilst enhancing your career prospects by concurrently undertaking two different but complementary areas of study.The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements for admission as a barrister and solicitor in the State of South Australia. Students who complete this … For more content click the Read More button below.

Course offerings

Flinders City Campus

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Program of study
162 Units

Bachelor of Laws108 Units
Bachelor of Criminology54 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Aims

The Bachelor of Laws aims to:

  • Provide students with a sound training in law and legal skills
  • Emphasise the acquisition of foundation legal skills through the integration of skills training with the teaching of substantive subjects
  • Instil in students a desire for just outcomes, a broad outlook on law and a commitment to ethical conduct
  • Equip students to develop an innovation and entrepreneurial mindset to respond to 21st century opportunities

The Bachelor of Criminology aims to to prepare undergraduates for successful careers in the criminal justice sector and related fields, through a comprehensive understanding of crime and social harm. Flinders Criminology values and actively fosters critical thinking about, and application of knowledge to solve the pressing criminological problems of our times. 

Student progression rules

The award of a grade of Fail (F) on more than one occasion in the same topic, which may include attempts of the same topic undertaken in other awards, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Failure to complete the course within ten consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. Where permission is given to complete in more than ten consecutive years, there may be a requirement for additional coursework in order to ensure relevant and up-to-date knowledge.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation