Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University

Our combined Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Criminology program equips you with essential skills, knowledge, and practical experience for a rewarding career that makes a difference. Develop a unique blend of legal expertise and criminological understanding. Tailor your studies by selecting from diverse elective options. Complete two degrees in just five years to enhance your professional prospects. Open doors to various career paths such as legal practice, community services, international development, environmental law, intelligence, and beyond. With criminology training, you'll gain deeper insights into crime's societal impacts and influences. Investigate the root causes of criminal behavior and develop creative solutions for contemporary justice challenges. This program fulfills all mandatory law subjects for Victorian legal practice accreditation while offering extensive elective choices in both law and criminology.
Achieve proficiency in the core knowledge areas mandated by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for legal practice qualification in Australia. Develop skills to investigate and construct evidence-based solutions for criminal justice issues. Cultivate the ability to critically examine the legal, social, and political dimensions of crime and justice systems. Engage with ethical considerations and professional responsibilities across justice system roles. Apply, assess, and refine theoretical frameworks and professional judgments
Attain sophisticated knowledge of criminology as both an academic field and practical discipline, including its diverse approaches to understanding and addressing crime.