Bachelor Of Laws/Bachelor Of Criminology

Victoria University

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4.5 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

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US$20430

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Launch a career investigating and prosecuting crime, or defending the criminally accused, with a law and criminology degree from VU. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology will give you broad knowledge of the causes and consequences of crime. You'll gain expertise in criminal investigation, sentencing, and security, at national and international levels. You will also develop practical skills in investigating and providing strategic advice in relation to crime and crime management. The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements to become an Australian Lawyer, as required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In order to become an Australian Lawyer, you'll also need to complete Practical Legal Training or an equivalent. COURSE STRUCTURE To attain the awards of Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Criminology students will be required to complete in total 432 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points of First Year Core studies 156 credit points of Professional Core Law study 120 credit points of Professional Core Criminology studies 60 credit points of Elective studies To attain the award of Bachelor of Law (Honours) students will be required to transfer in Year 5 to LHLW Bachelor of Laws (Honours) based on eligibility and must complete: 24 credit points of Honours units in the final year of study CAREERS IN LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY When you graduate from a Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University, you’ll be in high demand because we’ll make sure you’re job-ready. You could work as a lawyer or in legal practice in areas including criminal law, family law, commercial law and business. Many of our graduates choose to work in community legal centres providing legal access to disadvantaged groups, and in not-for-profit organisations. Roles in the legal field include: solicitor lawyer policy adviser legal adviser human-rights advocate. Your qualification will be widely recognised in areas including: forensic work police work community legal settings legal aid security and intelligence organisations paralegal work youth justice correctional services community services.

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Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English (or equivalent). PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Economics, any History, Legal Studies, Australian Politics, Global Politics or Psychology. OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

4.5 Years - Full time

Fee

A$31,000.00 (US$ 20,430) per yearAUD $15,500 per semester Please check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

City Campus, 370 Little Lonsdale Street (VU City Tower), and 295 Queen Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, MELBOURNE, Australia

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Victoria University is one of Australia’s few dual-sector universities, giving students unique access to a top-class education and vocational opportunities.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 recognised Victoria University as a top 350 university, placing it inside the top 2% worldwide, and also 53rd in their Young University Rankings 2018.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria University has eight campuses in the city including three in the vibrant city centre, as well as a campus in Sydney. It welcomes over 11,2000 international students from over 100 different countries to create a truly global institution. Whilst many of these are based at partner universities in Asia and around the world, over 3,800 study in Melbourne.
Victoria University champions an innovative education system, with a ground-breaking first-year programme featuring a subject-by-subject style of teaching which aims to equip students with a range of practical, employable, independent skills.
Its unique role as a dual-sector university means students can choose between vocational education and training or undergraduate and postgraduate courses – all bases are covered in the hundreds of courses on offer. It offers more sports-related courses than any other institution in Australia, plus courses in computer science, engineering and technology are considered among= the best in Australia by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. The Victoria University ethos focuses on pathways to university via its TAFE provider, Victoria University Polytechnic, and there are a wide range of ways the institution can help students reach their ultimate goals.
With an excellent reputation, world-class facilities and fantastic research opportunities provided by collaborations with organisations across the world, Victoria University programs give students an internationally-recognised education with huge potential attached.

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Bachelor Of Laws/Bachelor Of Criminology

Victoria University

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4.5 Years - Full time

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