Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology 60 months Undergraduate Programme By La Trobe University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

43,600 AUDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Mar, JulStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Blended

Build a rewarding legal career and a safer community for all with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology.

Develop the knowledge and expertise to establish yourself as a forward-thinking legal professional while investigating the complex causes of crime. Gain a powerful skillset in dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law, company law and public law. Explore principles in crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system.

By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology, you will:
  • develop key skills in negotiation and examine the processes of arbitration, conciliation and mediation in private and commercial disputes
  • build your understanding of the criminal justice system, how to apply criminal law to real-world scenarios and provide legal advice
  • explore how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society, and the role of courts, police and prisons in the criminal justice system
  • put your knowledge into practice with placement opportunities in law firms, community legal centres, courts and other government agencies
  • complete the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to meet the requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria
  • graduate with two degrees in only five years to gain a competitive career edge, with options in a wide range of industries.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Blended

Build a rewarding legal career and a safer community for all with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology.

Develop the knowledge and expertise to establish yourself as a forward-thinking legal professional while investigating the complex causes of crime. Gain a powerful skillset in dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law, company law and public law. Explore principles in crime prevention and policy, and how social factors intersect with our criminal justice system.

By studying La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology, you will:
  • develop key skills in negotiation and examine the processes of arbitration, conciliation and mediation in private and commercial disputes
  • build your understanding of the criminal justice system, how to apply criminal law to real-world scenarios and provide legal advice
  • explore how deviance and crime are understood by different parts of society, and the role of courts, police and prisons in the criminal justice system
  • put your knowledge into practice with placement opportunities in law firms, community legal centres, courts and other government agencies
  • complete the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) to meet the requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria
  • graduate with two degrees in only five years to gain a competitive career edge, with options in a wide range of industries.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.

Admission Requirements

33+
176+
58+
6.5+
79+
84.1+
11+
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

5 Years
Mar
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
17,320 AUD
International
43,600 AUD

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