Murdoch,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Criminology - Legal Studies 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. USD23,271.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Enhance your legal career prospects by pairing your Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Criminology, delving into how the legal system functions within criminal justice. Murdoch University offers this dual degree program where you'll analyze crime through multiple lenses - legal, sociological, and psychological - while developing strategies to prevent criminal activity and support both victims and offenders. This combined degree allows specialization in Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science, or White Collar and Corporate Crime (note: the Legal Studies major isn't available in this combined structure).
Three compelling benefits of Murdoch's Law and Criminology dual degree: Engage in practical projects with local or global organizations through our work-integrated learning initiative (past students have interned with WA Police's Evidence Based Policing Unit). Participate in Western Australia's most extensive mooting program, competing nationally and internationally. Gain practical legal experience and academic credit through our acclaimed clinic, handling real cases involving human rights, family law, and indigenous matters.
A Criminology degree with legal focus equips you for impactful careers that create meaningful change. For those seeking dynamic professional opportunities, specializing in Legal Studies within criminology opens diverse pathways. You'll explore how Australia's legal framework influences society, examining topics from welfare legislation to human trafficking. Since law intersects with all sectors, you'll study its connections to various fields while mastering business law fundamentals. The program includes comprehensive dispute resolution training, with hands-on skill development through simulations and interactive exercises covering negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration techniques.
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