Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology
Launch a career investigating and prosecuting crime, or defending the criminally accused, with a law and criminology degree from VU. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology will give you broad knowledge of the causes and consequences of crime. You’ll gain expertise in criminal investigation, sentencing, and security, at…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Launch a career investigating and prosecuting crime, or defending the criminally accused, with a law and criminology degree from VU.
Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology will give you broad knowledge of the causes and consequences of crime. You’ll gain expertise in criminal investigation, sentencing, and security, at national and international levels.
You will also develop practical skills in investigating and providing strategic advice in relation to crime and crime management.
The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements to become an Australian Lawyer, as required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In order to become an Australian Lawyer, you’ll also need to complete Practical Legal Training or an equivalent.
COURSE STRUCTURE
To attain the awards of Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Criminology students will be required to complete in total 432 credit points consisting of:
96 credit points of First Year Core studies
156 credit points of Professional Core Law study
120 credit points of Professional Core Criminology studies
60 credit points of Elective studies
To attain the award of Bachelor of Law (Honours) students will be required to transfer in Year 5 to LHLW Bachelor of Laws (Honours) based on eligibility and must complete:
24 credit points of Honours units in the final year of study
CAREERS IN LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY
When you graduate from a Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University, you’ll be in high demand because we’ll make sure you’re job-ready.
You could work as a lawyer or in legal practice in areas including criminal law, family law, commercial law and business. Many of our graduates choose to work in community legal centres providing legal access to disadvantaged groups, and in not-for-profit organisations.
Roles in the legal field include:
solicitor
lawyer
policy adviser
legal adviser
human-rights advocate.
Your qualification will be widely recognised in areas including:
forensic work
police work
community legal settings
legal aid
security and intelligence organisations
paralegal work
youth justice
correctional services
community services.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent).
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics or Psychology.
OR:
Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
PLUS:
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
