Prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
IELTS overall score of 7 (with no band score less than 6.5) or equivalent
Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws gives you a broad understanding of all major legal areas while exploring the underlying reasons behind criminal behavior. Graduate with two in-demand degrees that complement each other, and use your dual expertise to see crime and law from a unique perspective.
Our criminology and law academics are true subject matter experts and actively contribute to their fields.
They’ll guide you through the latest theory and topical case studies, before challenging you to apply your skills in real-world settings. You can work on real cases at Deakin Law Clinic, address criminal justice issues alongside industry professionals on work placement, and join a global study itinerary that connects you with the brightest minds in the international law arena.
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The 16 credit points from the Bachelor of Criminology (A329) include:
at least 12 credit points of ACR coded units (including the core units ACR101, ACR102, ACR201, ACR202, ACR301 and ACR302)
At least 6 credit points at level 3 including ACR301 and ACR302;
4 credit points of elective units available from within the Bachelor of Arts major sequences. Please refer to A300 Bachelor of Arts for a list of Faculty of Arts and Education units.
18 credit points of core units
6 credit points of law elective units^, including 1 credit point of an experiential unit from the WIL/Practical Elective Units list.
^Law electives are offered on a yearly rotational basis. Not every unit is offered every year
The 24 credit points from the Bachelor of Laws (M312) include:
As a graduate, you can choose to pursue a career as a lawyer, or take on business and management roles in a range of corporate and private organisations and government agencies.
Opportunities also exist within state and federal police, ASIO (Australia’s national security service) and various correctional services, community services and private security industries.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
