University of Adelaide

Structure

The program consists of compulsory courses in the disciplines of law and criminology which provide students with a sound understanding of legal and criminological concepts, processes and methods. In addition, students choose from a range of elective courses in areas of specialised interest in both law and criminology. The Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Laws provides a deeper knowledge in a particular area of law, with a focus on high level research and writing skills. Students will develop a greater understanding of original research, and learn to construct, refine, develop and write a major research essay. Graduates with Honours will be particularly suited to careers involving research. The program is structured to incorporate a substantial research focus. The Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4.5 years.

Entry requirements

• The Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) double degree is not an entry program. Admission into the B.Criminology/B.Laws (Honours) double degree will be by application. Places will be limited and students with a GPA in the range 5.00-6.00 (depending on places available) will be invited in their penultimate year to apply for the program along with all other eligible Bachelor of Laws students. If accepted into the program, the B.Criminology/B.Laws program will be discontinued and the student admitted into the B.Criminology/B.Laws (Honours) program. All courses under the B.Criminology/B.Laws will be counted towards the B.Criminology/B.Laws(Honours) degree.