- Entry requirements
- ATAR: 90
more entry options - Study mode
- Full Time Part Time
- Full time duration
- 5
- Murdoch code
- H1273
Course overview
At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Criminology.
You’ll examine crime from a range of perspectives, including law, sociology and psychology and learn how to reduce or prevent crime, and help both the victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.
When you combine your law degree with a Bachelor of Criminology, you can choose to major in Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science or White Collar and Corporate Crime. The Legal Studies major is not available as part of the combined structure.
3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Criminology at Murdoch
- Work with local, national or international organisations on real projects as part of our work integrated learning program. Some of our students have interned with the WA Police in the Evidence Based Policing Unit.
- Join WA’s largest and most successful mooting program, competing across Australia and the world.
- Earn credit towards your degree with hands on legal training in our award-winning clinic working with real clients in areas such as human rights, family law and indigenous issues.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. As part of your combined degree, you'll learn:
- Criminal law and procedure
- Legal protection of international human rights
- International and transnational crimes
- Criminal behaviour
Your future career
Studying law in combination with criminology can lead to a career in any area or industry, from navigating human rights to pursuing a career in the police force. You could work in the public or private sector, fighting for the rights of those who are disadvantaged or unfairly treated, and creating a better society. Careers could include:
- Lawyer
- Criminologist
- Federal or State Security and Law Enforcement Officer
- Crime Prevention Officer
- Financial Forensics Officer
For further admission information about this course, please visit Murdoch Admission Information - Laws (Combined).
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) and recognised by the Malaysia Bar Council.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training. For more information, please refer to https://www.lpbwa.org.au/Becoming-A-Lawyer/Admissions-Requirements
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Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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How to Apply
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have some or all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.
- Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion
- ATAR results
- A completed Second Major Form
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have some or all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.
- Complete or incomplete official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion – both original and English translated versions
- English Language Proficiency Document (if available)
- A completed Second Major Form
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