Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology

At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Criminology.

You'll examine crime from a range of perspectives, including law, sociology and psychology and learn how to reduce or prevent crime, and help both the victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.

When you combine your law degree with a Bachelor of Criminology, you can choose to major in Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science or White Collar and Corporate Crime. The Legal Studies major is not available as part of the combined structure.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Criminology at Murdoch

1. Understand why people commit offences, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders
2. Join Murdoch Law School's successful mooting program, competing in a range of competitions where you will develop your practical legal skills.
3. Graduate with two qualifications, enhancing your career prospects and learning to work across different industries.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. As part of your combined degree, you'll learn:

• Criminal law and procedure
• Legal protection of international human rights
• International and transnational crimes
• Criminal behaviour

Your future career

Studying law in combination with criminology can lead to a career in any area or industry, from navigating human rights to pursuing a career in the police force.

You could work in the public or private sector, fighting for the rights of those who are disadvantaged or unfairly treated, and helping create a better society.

• Lawyer
• Criminologist
• Federal or State Security and Law Enforcement Officer
• Crime Prevention Officer
• Financial Forensics Officer

Professional accreditation

Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) and recognised by the Malaysia Bar Council.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training. For more information, please refer to https://www.lpbwa.org.au/Becoming-A-Lawyer/Admissions-Requirements

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application. Applications for Veterinary Science must be made via TISC.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Course specific documents

1. Second Major Form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Change of name documentation
2. Marriage certificate
3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory Documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
   • GTE Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Course specific documents

1. Second Major Form

Recommended documents

1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing