Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.5
OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
When you choose law and criminology at Griffith, you'll be studying among the world’s best. Griffith ranked as the highest Australian university for law in the Academic Rankings of World Universities 2019, which includes both Griffith Law School and the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
This double degree is built on practical experience and taught by award-winning teachers and researchers, who will help you work towards your ideal job. You'll be immersed in authentic experiences and graduate with the networks and support to launch your career in law or criminology.
Industry and expert connections
You'll have the opportunity to choose electives based on your interests, plus you may undertake clinical courses that emphasise practical legal skills, insights and experience.
In the criminology and criminal justice component, you'll learn about the causes of crime and how society responds to them through the justice system.
Your study will include courses about policing, working with offenders and victims, and analysing and preventing crimes. You'll hear from academic and professional experts about how crime can be prevented and reduced.
Graduate outcomes
Prepare yourself for an exciting career with these two interrelated degrees. With two completed qualifications, you'll be prepared for career paths including criminal analyst, intelligence and policy analyst, criminologist, lawyer in a law firm, a policymaker or law reformer.
Flexibility
Fast-track your finish line - With intensive study options (and/or) year-round classes available, this degree can be finished in less time than a standard full-time study load, getting you into the workforce faster.
Global mobility
Students in this degree may be able to participate in an overseas program specifically designed to fit the degree's teaching objectives.
CRICOS CODE: 086239K
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Foundations of Law - 1031LAW
Contracts 1 - 1029LAW
Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice - 1013CCJ
Criminology Skills - 1011CCJ (offered Tri 3 online) (not offered from 2021)
OR
Developing Professionally 1 - 1002CCJ
Global Law - 1028LAW
Contracts 2 - 1030LAW
Doing Criminology - 1009CCJ
Introduction to Forensic Psychology - 1010CCJ
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Crime 1 - 2019LAW
Torts 1 - 2021LAW
Social Problems - Inequality and (In)justice - 1008CCJ (offered Tri 3 online)
Sociology of Crime - 2007CCJ (offered Tri 3 online)
Crime 2 - 2020LAW
Torts 2 - 2022LAW
Homicide - 1014CCJ
Psychology of Crime - 2000CCJ (offered Tri 3 online)
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Property 1 - 3014LAW
Constitutional Law - 3016LAW
Statistics for Social Research - 2009CCJ (offered Tri 3 online)
Listed Criminology and Criminal Justice elective
Property 2 - 3015LAW
Administrative Law - 3017LAW
Listed Criminology and Criminal Justice elective
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
Equity and Trusts - 4024LAW
Evidence - 5194LAW
Social Science Research Methods - 3012CCJ
Restorative Justice Practices - 3022CCJ (GC: Tri 1; MG: Tri 2)
Listed Criminology and Criminal Justice electives
Corporations and Associations - 4025LAW
Listed Law elective
Year 5
You must complete the following courses:
Civil Procedure - 5210LAW
Listed Law electives
Theories of Law - 7795LAW
Listed Law electives
Year 6
You must complete the following courses:
Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Practice - 7793LAW
Listed Law elective
Key employment sectors*
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Public Administration and Safety
Financial and Insurance Services
Potential job outcomes
Solicitor
Barrister
Court and legal clerk
Policy adviser
Intelligence and policy analyst
Human rights lawyer
Child safety officer
Journalist
Counsellor
Political analyst
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year