Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your study is primarily delivered on campus
On Campus
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The month you will commence your studies. Exact start date is outlined in the course timetable.
February, July
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This program is taught across multiple campuses and students may be required to study at more than one campus in order to complete the degree.
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5 year(s) full-time
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HLABA
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Full-time
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Published fees are indicative for 2025 , including the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and appropriate yearly indexation. This is based on the total number of units studied for this program on an annual full-time basis. Please note that your tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase.
$52,300
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None
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None
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English language requirements
IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6.0 IELTS Listening 6.0 IELTS Speaking 6.0 IELTS Writing 6.0 Equivalent English qualifications
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117408D
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Entry requirements

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 study

  • Successful 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.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

  • IELTS Overall 6.5
  • IELTS Reading 6.0
  • IELTS Listening 6.0
  • IELTS Speaking 6.0
  • IELTS Writing 6.0

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Why Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts?

Make meaningful contributions in an increasingly interconnected and complex world.  

Laws play a crucial role in society – maintaining order, protecting rights and freedoms, and promoting justice. Studying arts provides a deep insight into society that will complement, contextualise and enrich legal studies.  

Adelaide University’s double degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts combines legal expertise with a multidisciplinary perspective. Discover how to approach legal issues with cultural, social and ethical understanding. Create a unique and versatile foundation for a career in legal practice, government, commerce, industry, academia, social welfare and community organisations.

Learn to think innovatively, understand all manner of societal issues more broadly, and communicate powerfully. 

program overview

Overview

A double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts from Adelaide University will deepen your legal knowledge by providing broader context and perspective. You’ll be skilled to leverage legal expertise with a deep understanding of social, cultural and human behaviour. You’ll build a foundation in how the law works – and how and why laws change over time.  

If you’re passionate about fairness, social justice and making a meaningful contribution, studying law and arts will equip you to make a tangible difference. Your advanced problem-solving skills will enable you to guide others through legal challenges, advocating for their interests with integrity and commitment. 

You’ll graduate with an advanced understanding of legal principles of Australian law and humanities. This legal expertise, combined with the knowledge and skills you’ll gain from your Bachelor of Arts double degree, will set you on track for an impactful career. 

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Arts is a five-year, full-time double degree (or equivalent part-time). Studying a double degree will enhance your knowledge, leading to a wide range of career opportunities.  

The blend of law and arts will enable you to understand the broader social context of legal issues, while fostering empathy and cultural competence. The program consists of compulsory courses in the disciplines of law and arts which will provide you with a sound understanding of legal, humanities, and social science concepts, processes and methods. In addition, choose from a range of specialised elective courses tailored to your interests in both law and arts. Graduate with a distinct way of thinking and transferable skills suited to roles in business, government, or NGOs. 

Studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Adelaide University equips you with expertise in core legal areas, technical drafting, client communication, and advocacy skills required as a legal practitioner in Australia. Explore legal topics like dispute resolution, evidence, and criminal responsibility to broader your understanding of the law, while examining the purpose of the Australian Constitution and its relevance. Throughout your studies, you’ll build practical skills and have opportunities to take part in community projects, internships, clinical legal education, study tours, and mooting. 

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) provides the academic qualification required for admission to legal practice. You will cover the practical requirements in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) which you can do with a number of providers.  

Double degrees 

The following double degrees are also available: 

What courses you'll study

Complete 240 units comprising:

  • 126 units for Core courses, and
  • 18 units for all Work integrated learning, and
  • 96 units for Electives

Complete 126 units comprising:

  • 18 units for all Common core, and
  • 108 units for all Program core

Course name Course code Units
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UG Common Core 1
Course code
AUXX1000
Units
6
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UG Common Core 2
Course code
AUXX2000
Units
6
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UG Common Core 3
Course code
AUXX3000
Units
6

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How Law Works
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LAWS1011
Units
6
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Law, Government and Community
Course code
LAWS1012
Units
6
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Ethics and the Future of Law
Course code
LAWS1013
Units
6
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Torts
Course code
LAWS1014
Units
6
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Contract
Course code
LAWS1010
Units
6
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Business and the Law
Course code
LAWS1019
Units
6
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Constitutional Law
Course code
LAWS2002
Units
6
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International Law
Course code
LAWS2004
Units
6
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Property Law
Course code
LAWS2001
Units
6
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Equity and Trusts
Course code
LAWS2003
Units
6
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Administrative Law
Course code
LAWS2005
Units
6
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Criminal Law
Course code
LAWS3001
Units
6
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Corporate Law
Course code
LAWS3002
Units
6
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Becoming a Lawyer
Course code
LAWS3005
Units
6
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Future Law Project
Course code
LAWS4800
Units
12
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Evidence
Course code
LAWS4900
Units
6
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Civil Dispute Resolution
Course code
LAWS4901
Units
6

Complete 18 units for ALL of the following:

Course name Course code Units
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Professional Pathways and Destinations 1
Course code
SOCI1007
Units
6
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Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
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6
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Society and Culture Internship
Course code
SOCI3902
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6

Complete 96 units comprising:

  • 12 units from Free electives, and
  • 36 units from Program electives - Law, and
  • 48 units from Program electives - Arts

Course name Course code Units
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Family Law
Course code
LAWS1001
Units
6
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Human Rights Law
Course code
LAWS1002
Units
6
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Income Tax Law
Course code
LAWS1003
Units
6
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Intellectual Property Law
Course code
LAWS1004
Units
6
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Health Law
Course code
LAWS1005
Units
6
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Law of Work
Course code
LAWS1006
Units
6
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Environmental Law
Course code
LAWS1007
Units
6
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The Law of Succession
Course code
LAWS1008
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6
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Climate Change Law
Course code
LAWS1009
Units
6
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Ageing and the Law: Elder Law and Policy
Course code
LAWS2009
Units
6
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Media Law
Course code
LAWS3006
Units
6

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Cultures of Everyday Life
Course code
ANTH2000
Units
6
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Cultures of Space and Place
Course code
ANTH2003
Units
6
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Time Travellers: An Introduction to Archaeology
Course code
ARCY1000
Units
6
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World of the Ancient Greeks and Romans
Course code
ARCY1001
Units
6
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Alexander the Great and his Globalised World
Course code
ARCY2001
Units
6
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Heroes, Gods and Monsters: Greek and Egyptian mythology
Course code
ARCY2002
Units
6
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From Bones to Holograms: Laboratory Techniques for Archaeology
Course code
ARCY2003
Units
6
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Democracy and its Enemies: Politics in Greece and Rome
Course code
ARCY3001
Units
6
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Contemporary Issues in Archaeology
Course code
ARCY3002
Units
6
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Archaeological Field Methods
Course code
ARCY3003
Units
6
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Course name
Physical Geography and Human Environmental Impacts
Course code
EART1005
Units
6
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Course name
Using Big Data for Economic and Social Problems
Course code
ECON1006
Units
6
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Economy, Environment and Place
Course code
ENVI1003
Units
6
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Environmental Management
Course code
ENVI2003
Units
6
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Climate Change
Course code
ENVI2004
Units
6
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Cities and Sustainability
Course code
ENVI2005
Units
6
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Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment
Course code
ENVI3003
Units
6
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Tourism and Environment
Course code
ENVI3004
Units
6
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Food Security
Course code
FARM3000
Units
6
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Empires in World History
Course code
HIST1000
Units
6
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History Today
Course code
HIST1001
Units
6
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Art and Power
Course code
HIST1002
Units
6
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Course name
Medieval Worlds: 500-1500
Course code
HIST2001
Units
6
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Course name
The Making of Modern Australia
Course code
HIST2002
Units
6
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Course name
Europe in Turmoil: 1900-1989
Course code
HIST2003
Units
6
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Reframing the Renaissance
Course code
HIST2005
Units
6
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Course name
Early Modern Worlds: 1500-1800
Course code
HIST3001
Units
6
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Beyond the Frontier: Indigenous/Settler Australia
Course code
HIST3002
Units
6
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Memory Wars: History and Society
Course code
HIST3003
Units
6
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Baroque to Neo-Baroque
Course code
HIST3004
Units
6
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Aboriginal Cultures
Course code
INDG1000
Units
6
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Indigenous Philosophies
Course code
INDG1001
Units
6
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Course name
Space, Place and Belonging
Course code
INDG2000
Units
6
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Lore and Law
Course code
INDG2001
Units
6
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Relatedness and Indigenous Peoples
Course code
INDG2002
Units
6
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Aboriginal Wellness and Wellbeing
Course code
INDG3000
Units
6
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Indigenous Nation Building and Governance
Course code
INDG3001
Units
6
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Sovereign Stories and Subjectivity in Media
Course code
INDG3002
Units
6
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Meaning, Context and Inference
Course code
LING1001
Units
6
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Language, Meaning and the Self
Course code
LING1002
Units
6
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Course name
Architectures of Meaning
Course code
LING2001
Units
6
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Course name
Linguistic Ethnography
Course code
LING2002
Units
6
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Narrative and the Linguistic Self
Course code
LING2003
Units
6
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Course name
Language, Influence and Persuasion
Course code
LING3001
Units
6
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Language, Meaning and Discourse
Course code
LING3002
Units
6
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Course name
Critical Moments and Communicative Expertise
Course code
LING3003
Units
6
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Understanding Literatures in English
Course code
LITR1000
Units
6
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Shakespeare our Contemporary
Course code
LITR1001
Units
6
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Decolonial Literatures
Course code
LITR2000
Units
6
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Poetic Revolutions
Course code
LITR2001
Units
6
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Futures of the Novel
Course code
LITR2002
Units
6
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Theory and Criticism of Literature
Course code
LITR3000
Units
6
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Australian Stories
Course code
LITR3001
Units
6
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Global Modernisms and Postmodernisms
Course code
LITR3002
Units
6
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Cinema of Hollywood
Course code
MDIA1003
Units
6
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Understanding Film
Course code
MDIA1008
Units
6
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Global Art Cinemas
Course code
MDIA1011
Units
6
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Film Genres
Course code
MDIA2010
Units
6
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Asian Cinemas
Course code
MDIA2011
Units
6
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Popular Screen Cultures
Course code
MDIA2012
Units
6
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Screenwriting: Theory and Practice
Course code
MDIA2016
Units
6
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Course name
Screening Gender and Sexuality
Course code
MDIA2018
Units
6
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Contemporary Approaches to Screen Studies
Course code
MDIA3008
Units
6
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Introduction to Australian Politics
Course code
POLI1000
Units
6
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Course name
Fundamentals of Social Research
Course code
POLI1006
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to International Development
Course code
POLI1007
Units
6
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Course name
Poverty Reduction: Doing International Development
Course code
POLI1008
Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to International Security
Course code
POLI1009
Units
6
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Course name
Security, Justice and Rights
Course code
POLI1010
Units
6
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Course name
Policy and Practice in Australian Politics
Course code
POLI2000
Units
6
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Course name
The Politics of Exclusion
Course code
POLI2001
Units
6
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Course name
Principles of Social Policy
Course code
POLI2003
Units
6
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Course name
Empowerment, Gender and Community Development
Course code
POLI2004
Units
6
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Course name
How to Change the World: Practicing Development
Course code
POLI2005
Units
6
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Course name
Humanitarian Emergencies, Aid and Action
Course code
POLI2006
Units
6
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Course name
Terrorism and Global Politics
Course code
POLI2007
Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Cultures and Grand Strategies in the Indo-Pacific
Course code
POLI2008
Units
6
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Course name
Decolonising Security
Course code
POLI2009
Units
6
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Course name
Australian Electoral Democracy
Course code
POLI3000
Units
6
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Course name
Cyberpolitics
Course code
POLI3001
Units
6
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Environment and Citizenship
Course code
POLI3002
Units
6
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Course name
Population in Practice: Applied Research
Course code
POLI3003
Units
6
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Course name
Migration: Identity, Belonging and Difference
Course code
POLI3004
Units
6
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Course name
The Social Life of Technology
Course code
POLI3005
Units
6
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Course name
What Tears Societies Apart
Course code
POLI3006
Units
6
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Course name
Imagining New Social Worlds
Course code
POLI3007
Units
6
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Policy Solutions for Equitable Futures
Course code
POLI3008
Units
6
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Course name
Policy Monitoring and Evaluation
Course code
POLI3009
Units
6
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Course name
Choices, Models, and Morals
Course code
POLI3010
Units
6
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Environment and Development
Course code
POLI3015
Units
6
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Course name
International Development Practice: Design Project
Course code
POLI3016
Units
6
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Course name
Rights and Development
Course code
POLI3017
Units
6
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Course name
Threatening Periphery: Global Security and State Marginalisation
Course code
POLI3018
Units
6
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Security in Asia: Managing Critical Challenges in Australia’s Backyard
Course code
POLI3019
Units
6
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International Negotiations and Crisis Decision Making
Course code
POLI3020
Units
6
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Introduction to Politics
Course code
POLI4000
Units
6
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The Remarkable Power of Society: An Introduction to Sociology
Course code
SOCI1000
Units
6
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Making Sense of Societies: Sociology in Practice
Course code
SOCI1001
Units
6
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Population Trends and Challenges
Course code
SOCI1002
Units
6
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Migration and (Im)mobility
Course code
SOCI1003
Units
6
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Cultural Interventions: Policy and Activism
Course code
SOCI1004
Units
6
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Approaches to Culture
Course code
SOCI1005
Units
6
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The Anatomy of Social Problems: Social Critique and Policy
Course code
SOCI1006
Units
6
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Professional Pathways and Destinations 1
Course code
SOCI1007
Units
6
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Beyond Pink and Blue: Genders and Sexualities in the Contemporary World
Course code
SOCI1201
Units
6
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Gender and Crime: Sex, Violence and Justice
Course code
SOCI1202
Units
6
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Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet
Course code
SOCI1301
Units
6
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Sustainability and Society
Course code
SOCI1302
Units
6
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Passions and Interests: The History of Greed
Course code
SOCI2001
Units
6
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Demographic Data and Techniques
Course code
SOCI2002
Units
6
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Urban and Rural Futures
Course code
SOCI2003
Units
6
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Social Disadvantage in an Unequal World
Course code
SOCI2004
Units
6
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Mediating Social Life
Course code
SOCI2005
Units
6
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Think Big: Changing the World Through Social Theory
Course code
SOCI2008
Units
6
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Professional Pathways and Destinations 2
Course code
SOCI2019
Units
6
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Qualitative Methods in Social Research
Course code
SOCI2100
Units
6
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Quantitative Methods in Social Science Research
Course code
SOCI2101
Units
6
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Gender, Work and Intimate Life
Course code
SOCI2201
Units
6
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Gender, Sexuality and Race: Intersectionality and Coloniality
Course code
SOCI2202
Units
6
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Gender, Sexuality and Everyday Cultures
Course code
SOCI2203
Units
6
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Bodies, Genders, Sexualities
Course code
SOCI2204
Units
6
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Introductory Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Course code
SOCI2301
Units
6
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Resource Scarcity and Allocation
Course code
SOCI2302
Units
6
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Migration and Development
Course code
SOCI2303
Units
6
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How to Research Culture
Course code
SOCI3000
Units
6
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Film Festival Cultures
Course code
SOCI3001
Units
6
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Australia on Screen
Course code
SOCI3002
Units
6
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Desire and Mimesis in Contemporary Culture
Course code
SOCI3004
Units
6
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Framing Understandings of Race and Belonging
Course code
SOCI3005
Units
6
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Geographic Information Systems
Course code
SOCI3100
Units
6
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Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Course code
SOCI3201
Units
6
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Medicine, Genders and Sexuality
Course code
SOCI3202
Units
6
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Contemporary Theories of Genders and Sexualities in the Digital Age
Course code
SOCI3203
Units
6
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Global Population and Health
Course code
SOCI3301
Units
6
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Geography Matters
Course code
SOCI3302
Units
6
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Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Course code
SOCI3303
Units
6
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Society and Culture Internship
Course code
SOCI3902
Units
6
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Drawing and Printmaking in Theory and Practice
Course code
VISU2003
Units
6
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Tradition and Transformation in Contemporary Art
Course code
VISU3004
Units
6
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Creative Writing Essentials 1: Prose, Poetry, Performance
Course code
WRIT1000
Units
6
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Writing Life: From Concept to Practice
Course code
WRIT1001
Units
6
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Creative Writing Essentials 2: Narrative Theories, Forms and Approaches to Practice
Course code
WRIT2000
Units
6
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Fiction: Theory and Practice
Course code
WRIT2001
Units
6
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Creative Nonfiction: Theory and Practice
Course code
WRIT3000
Units
6
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Experimental Forms: Theory and Practice
Course code
WRIT3001
Units
6
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Creative Writing Essentials 3: The Writer as Researcher
Course code
WRIT3004
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6
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Poetry: Theory and Practice
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WRIT3005
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6

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You will be well supported academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually with access to on-campus facilities and services such as counselling, learning support, childcare, prayer rooms and more.

You will be well supported through a range of services at Adelaide University to ensure you get the most out of your student experience. Support services include:

  • Academic learning support, spanning assistance with writing, referencing, mathematics and more.
  • Advice and advocacy regarding access, adjustments and inclusivity if you have a disability, impairment, chronic health condition or significant caring responsibilities. 
  • Libraries providing flexible study spaces, access to books, computer suites and online resources – as well as referencing support, search tips and more.
  • Career development hub, including extensive self-help resources, online learning programs, on-campus events, workshops and networking, one-on-one advice, and job search support.
  • Qualified counsellors who can provide confidential support to manage your mental health and wellbeing.
  • On-campus medical clinics on-site where you can make an appointment with a General Practitioner to discuss acute and preventative health care matters.
  • Information and advice for international students regarding accommodation, student life, and academic policies and procedures.
  • An active and visible LGBTIQA+ Ally Network that ensures the University provides a supportive environment where all staff and students can safely work and study free of harassment or discrimination.
  • Prayer rooms on campus, including gender specific spaces for worship purposes.
  • Campus security available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to ensure all students feel safe on campus.
  • A range of scholarships offered to commencing and continuing students each year to make university life a little easier.
  • A number of social outlets including student lounges, gyms, student-led clubs, sports teams and free events throughout the year.

Your tuition fees will depend on your program of study and enrolment load. You can find the annual fees relevant to your program on the specific degree page under the ‘fees’ section. The annual fee payable for your chosen program will also be outlined in your Offer of Admission. 

Adelaide University will open in January 2026. Your studies will start at different times depending on what study period you’ve applied for. Adelaide University is currently using a semester model, which means most degrees start in Semester 1. Some degrees are also available to start in mid-year, sometimes with a different degree structure. 

Studies at Adelaide University typically commence in:  

  • February for Semester 1  
  • July for Semester 2. 

Some degrees, such as the Bachelor of Medical Studies and Master of Business Administration, will have different starting dates. View the relevant degree page for more detail. 

For other key dates, including census dates and exam periods, you can view the Academic calendar. 

Your study experience and support

Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources. 

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them. 

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more. 

Student services 

We’re here to support you on your student journey. Adelaide University offers a range of support services and facilities, including: 

  • Career advice and mentoring services 
  • Personal counselling 
  • LGBTQIA+ support 
  • Academic support 
  • Fees and finance help 
  • Security services 
  • Accommodation services 
  • Common rooms 
  • Prayer rooms. 

You’ll also have unlimited access to our dedicated student support hub. Visit in-person or online, or contact our friendly team by phone. We can assist you with anything study-related including enrolment, identification cards, timetables, fees and more. 

Your campus

You'll be studying at one of our renowned campuses, accessing cutting-edge facilities and contemporary study spaces. 

This degree is offered at the following campus(es)

Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week. 

 

Assessment

During your studies at Adelaide University, you’ll complete a mixture of practical, professional and research-based learning. Your assessment types will vary depending on the degree you’re studying, but may include: 

  • Case studies  
  • Essays and assignments  
  • Examinations  
  • Group projects  
  • Internships and placements  
  • Practicals  
  • Presentations  
  • Reports and project documentations 
  • Research projects 
  • Workplace and classroom contributions. 
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