Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

With this double degree youll not only learn how to practice as a lawyer, including courtroom and other skills, but youll also develop a solid understanding of the nature of criminology, social justice and the justice system. Its a great combination that could set you up for the future in many ways.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

ECU City

Full-time - 5 years

Part-time - 10 years

N/A
85

Online

Online/Off-campus - 5 years

Part-time - 10 years

N/A
85

Structure

24 core Law units and 8 Law elective units; Plus 10 core Criminology and Justice units plus 1 x 8 unit major.

Subjects

  • Legal Reasoning
  • Legal Writing and Research
  • Contract Law
  • Torts
  • The Pursuit of Justice
  • Jurisprudence
  • The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
  • Research in Action
  • Criminal Law
  • Property Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Criminology
  • Investigating Miscarriages of Justice
  • Case Management and Professional Skills
  • Equity
  • Policing and Social Justice
  • Young People and Crime
  • Global Criminology
  • International Human Rights
  • Corrections and Alternatives to Punishment
  • Evidence
  • Law of Trusts
  • Constitutional Law
  • Corporations Law
  • Commercial Practice
  • Civil Procedure and Practice
  • Family Law
  • Statutory Interpretation
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Human Rights Law
  • Criminology and Justice Capstone Project

Entry requirements

  • AQF Advanced Diploma or equivalent
  • Undergraduate Certificate
  • Successfully completed 1 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course
  • Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment or
  • Associate Degree.

Recognition

Accredited by: Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA). In-line with accreditation and registration specifications from the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA), this course contains units that require students to undertake invigilated face-to-face written examinations where applicable.