Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology (LZ001B) 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 through diverse elective options. Complete two degrees in just five years to enhance your professional advantage. Broaden your career prospects across various sectors such as legal services, community organizations, global development, environmental advocacy, security intelligence, and beyond. With criminology training, you'll gain deeper insights into crime's societal impacts and influences. Investigate the multifaceted origins of criminal behavior and develop creative solutions for contemporary justice challenges. This program fulfills all mandatory law subjects specified by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for legal practice qualification in Victoria, alongside extensive elective options in both law and criminology.
Achieve proficiency in the required legal knowledge areas for Victorian legal practice admission as outlined by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board. Develop skills to investigate, analyze, and create evidence-based solutions for criminal justice issues. Cultivate the ability to critically examine the legal, social, cultural, and political frameworks surrounding crime and justice responses. Engage in discussions about ethical obligations for criminal justice professionals. Apply, assess, and refine theoretical concepts, research methods, conclusions, and professional judgments
Attain specialized knowledge of criminology as both an academic field and practical discipline, including its diverse approaches to understanding and addressing crime.