Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Journalism

Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is your path to a career as a lawyer or legal professional. Explore how to analyse and interpret laws, regulations, and court rulings. Cultivate an understanding of the legal systems and economic forces shaping Australian society.Practise real-world skills such as drafting court documents. Explore how to advocate clearly and compassionately for clients. Conduct enquiries and learn how to meet complex and contemporary issues. Develop an appreciation for the importance of community-centred practice.Our Bachelor of Journalism equips you with the expertise to tell important and impactful stories across multiple media platforms. Develop news gathering, researching, interviewing, analytical, writing and multimedia production skills. Learn how to record and edit audio and video stories. Write for online audiences and create immersive journalism using the latest technologies. Sharpen your critical analysis skills and develop your own long-form journalism project.Both degrees include hands-on learning experiences, allowing you to undertake a real-world project or professional development in an industry setting.

Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.Secondary education (Year 12)Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Higher education studySuccessful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.