Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) – Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) – Bachelor of Laws
Gain a comprehensive understanding of crime and how to address causes and effects in this area while being equipped with a solid legal education. For social scientists, this double degree will enable you to advocate for clients in a legal context. If you’re pursuing a legal career, studying criminology will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Gain a comprehensive understanding of crime and how to address causes and effects in this area while being equipped with a solid legal education. For social scientists, this double degree will enable you to advocate for clients in a legal context. If you’re pursuing a legal career, studying criminology will provide a depth of knowledge that will increase your employability.
Throughout the Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology), you will investigate why people commit crime, how societies conceptualise harm, and why some are classed as crimes while others are not. You will also discover how societies respond to crime and whether responses are effective and fair for offenders, victims and the general community.
The Bachelor of Laws equips you with a comprehensive legal education. This world-class degree provides you with a thorough grounding in the law, the social and ethical context in which law operates, while equipping you with essential practical skills including an internship and integrated skills program.
A double degree at UOW provides a world-class qualification in less time and at less cost than studying the two degrees separately. Having a double degree will give you a competitive advantage in a crowded job market.
Accreditation & professional recognition: By completing your law degree at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW admissions can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website. The UOW Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Students from India and Bangladesh are encouraged to apply. Graduates can be accredited to practice as a barrister or solicitor upon returning home, subject to the completion of any required bridging course.
Career opportunities: Barrister; Commercial Lawyer; Criminal Defence Lawyer; Diplomat; Environmental Lawyer; Government Lawyer; In-House Legal Adviser; Intellectual Property Lawyer; Legal Consultant; Magistrate; Media Lawyer; Policy Adviser; Politician; Prosecutor; Research Officer; Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
