Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Charles Sturt University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00005F
Follow your passion for law and criminal justice and take up diverse careers in the legal and criminal justice sectors with the groundbreaking Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminal Justice double degree from Charles Sturt University.Equipped with a diverse skill set and specialist expertise, you'll become a change-maker with the ability to make a lasting impact in your community.
Structure
The program consists of 36 core subjects (296 points) and 3 restricted Group A Law electives (24 points).
Subjects
- Law
- Criminal Justice
Standard entry requirements
- A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR 80 required (including adjustment factors)ORSuccessful completion of 1 year (full time equivalence) of a Bachelor degree or AQF equivalent.ORSuccessful completion of LAW112 and either LAW113 or LAW116 as part of a CSU Bachelor degree or as Single Subject Study.ORSuccessful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 172 following a completed Higher School Certificate and demonstrated paid employment in the legal service field of no less than 2 years (or full time equivalency).ORDemonstrated academic/professional achievement for example completion of a Diploma of Conveyancing or Associate Degree in Policing Practice
- And paid employment in the legal service field of no less than five years (or full time equivalence), for example a paralegal, Court Officer, Police Officer or Licensed Conveyancer.
Recognition
Legal Profession Admissions Board of NSW
Study pathways
Charles Sturt University frequently recognises prior learning including study at other institutions in many of its degrees. Each request for credit is individually assessed prior to the commencement of the course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst | Domestic: $75,680 |
| No |
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| Online | Domestic: $151,360 |
| No |
|
| Port Macquarie | Domestic: $75,680 |
| No |
|
Further information
The Bachelor of Laws component of the Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminal Justice double degree has been developed to meet the Legal Profession Admissions Board of NSW accreditation requirements. The course aims, objectives and core curriculum are based on the Priestley 11 Standards provided by the Legal Profession Admission Rules 2015 (NSW).
