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Course facts at a glance.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Study Laws at Flinders
Take your place in the future of law.
In the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), you’ll focus on legal skills and critical perspectives on the function of law and is designed to provide an enhanced program of study for applicants of exceptional academic ability.
You will develop high-level communication, presentation and collaboration skills in preparation for future roles in a range of settings. If your focus is not admission to practice, the Bachelor of Laws allows for faster completion.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
*Available at Flinders' Adelaide City Campus at Festival Plaza from 2024.
Why study Laws at Flinders
- Designed to equip students with the knowledge to work in the emerging areas of data protection and cybersecurity, blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and social justice innovation
- A new suite of core topics exploring the relationships between the law and technology
- Develop an innovation and entrepreneurial mindset to respond to 21st century opportunities
- International study opportunities available in China and Indonesia
Your career
While the pace of technological and social change within the legal profession is unrelenting, Flinders Law students will graduate well-prepared to take advantage of new opportunities and to make a difference in a challenging, rewarding field.
Potential occupations include:
- legal analyst
- legal project manager
- legal solutions architect
- legal transformation manager.
Potential employers include:
- law firms
- commercial companies
- international agencies
- government departments.
What you will study
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Second year A typical second year may include: |
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Third year A typical third year may include: |
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Honours year A typical honours year may include: |
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Study abroad
There are opportunities to take your studies overseas by undertaking option topics held in China and Indonesia.
ATAR and Student Profile Information
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.20 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 91.60 | 94.15 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 82.55 | 90.55 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 45 | 32% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | <5 | <5 |
| Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 46 | 33% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 29 | 21% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 8 | 6% |
| International Students | 6 | 4% |
| All students | 140 | 100% |
Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree
At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.
Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.
Pursue multiple passions with a combined degree
Expand your career options by combining this degree with one of the following:
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business Economics
- Bachelor of Finance
- Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science
- Bachelor of Languages
- Bachelor of Law and Society
- Bachelor of Science
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
When choosing your preferences through SATAC, other Flinders degrees you might want to include in your list are:
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Law and Society (Law Pathway)
- Bachelor of Law and Society
- Bachelor of Arts.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
Course enquiries
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Last Updated: 05 Apr 2023