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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice

  • Bachelor

With this double degree you'll not only learn how to practise as a lawyer, including courtroom and other skills, but you'll also develop a solid understanding of the nature of criminology, social justice and the justice system.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
5 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
K30
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$21,250 per year / $106,250 total

About this course

With this double degree you'll not only learn how to practise as a lawyer, including courtroom and other skills, but you'll also develop a solid understanding of the nature of criminology, social justice and the justice system.

It's a great combination that could set you up for the future in many ways.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Entry requirements

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • 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);
    • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • University Preparation Course;*
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
    • Associate Degree.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

  • English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

    • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
    • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
    • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
    • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
    • University Preparation Course;
    • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
    • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
    • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
    • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

    * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.

Study locations

Online

Joondalup

Online

Career pathways

Career Opportunities Possible future job titles

Lawyer, Barrister, Legal Practitioner, Solicitor, Police Officer, Community Corrections Officer, Parole Officer, Youth Justice Officer, Prison Officer, Research and Policy Officer

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
94%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
87.2%
Teaching scale
54.6%
Employed full-time
$62.4k
Average salary