Murdoch,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Criminology - Criminal Behaviour in Murdoch Australia | Murdoch University
Murdoch University
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Murdoch Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,000
(c. USD23,245.2)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Enhance your legal career by pairing a Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Criminology to understand law's function within the justice system. Murdoch University offers this dual degree program where you'll analyze crime through legal, sociological, and psychological lenses while developing strategies to combat criminal activity and support affected individuals. This combined degree allows specialization in Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science, or White Collar and Corporate Crime (note: Legal Studies isn't available in this combined structure).
Three compelling benefits of Murdoch's Law-Criminology dual degree: Engage in practical projects with domestic or global organizations through our work-integrated learning initiative - past students have completed internships with WA Police's Evidence Based Policing Unit. Participate in Western Australia's premier mooting program, competing nationally and internationally. Gain academic credit while acquiring hands-on legal experience in our acclaimed clinic, assisting real clients with matters ranging from human rights to indigenous legal issues.
This program encourages critical examination of crime stereotypes as you explore offender motivations, crime prevention methods, and justice system interventions for all parties involved. You'll assess punitive approaches alongside rehabilitative solutions and societal reintegration strategies. The curriculum incorporates multidisciplinary perspectives on criminal conduct across all age groups, blending social, psychological, biological, and legal frameworks. Throughout your studies, you'll develop practical competencies and analytical approaches to launch a fulfilling professional journey. Discover how these real-world applications inspired Abbey's criminology enthusiasm and transformed her academic perspective.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Overseas Year 12
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
For Criminology:
70‚Äã‚Äã
For Law :
90
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
For Criminology:
Total sCore of 24 or higher.
For Law :
Total score of 33 or higher.
GCE A Levels
For Criminology:
Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
For Law :
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
‚ÄãEnabling courses (in Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
University study
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law :
Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.
Pre-Law
Successful completion of Pre-Law course with a 60% average.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
For Criminology:
CPS 54 or higher.
For Law :
CPS 70 or higher.‚Äã
IELTS - 6.5 Overall (6.0 Reading, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Listening)
TOEFL IBT - 79 Overall (21 Reading, 21 Writing, 21 Speaking, 21 Listening)
Tuition
AUD
33,000