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Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Laws

Deakin University

Australia

221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD Victoria 3125

Overview

This unique undergraduate course combines the fields of criminology and law to provide you with a wide range of exciting career opportunities.

Gain a broad understanding of all major legal areas while exploring the underlying reasons behind criminal behaviour. As a graduate of Deakin's Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws you'll earn two in-demand degrees that complement each other and the dual expertise to see crime and law from a unique perspective.

Be guided through the latest theory and topical case studies by criminology and law academics who are true subject matter experts and actively contribute to their fields.

You will also be challenged to apply your skills in real-world settings at the Deakin Law Clinic. Working on real cases, you'll address criminal justice issues alongside industry professionals on work placement and join a global study itinerary that connects you with the brightest minds in the international law arena.

Study Option

  • Tuition Fees
  • Duration260 Weeks
  • Intake08 July 2024, Expected March 2024
  • Study TypeOnline & Campus
  • Campuses Deakin University
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    221 Burwood Hwy, BURWOOD, Victoria 3125
    Deakin University Geelong Waterfront Campus
    Victoria ( Inc. Melbourne )
    1 Gheringhap St, GEELONG, Victoria 3220

Course Structure

To complete the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws, students must attain a total of 40 credit points consisting of 16 credit points from the Faculty of Arts and Education and 24 credit points from the Faculty of Business and Law, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake 2 trimesters each year.

 

Career Outcomes

As a graduate, you can choose to pursue a career as a lawyer, or take on business and management roles in a range of corporate and private organizations and government agencies.

Opportunities also exist within state and federal police, ASIO (Australia’s national security service) and various correctional services, community services and private security industries.

Academic

Students must have qualification most relevant to your secondary school studies. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entr

Entry Requirement

IELTS - Overall 7 No band lower than 6.5

TOEFL IBT - 94 Writing 24

C1 PROFICIENCY and C2 PROFICIENCY- 185 No band less than 176

PTE - 65 No less than 58 in each skill

OET - Overall B

 

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