Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws

A Bachelor of Criminology - Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips graduates with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as the real-world focus of criminology, on the causes and responses to crime, innovative ways to approach crime issues, as well as how to research and advocate for crime solutions.

You will learn from passionate experts in the School of Law and the Criminology, Justice & Social Policy team. Our academic staff are active researchers and experienced teachers who have strong connections to government and community organisations. We are committed to social justice and providing a criminology and legal education which engages with the complexities of law's intersection with society.

We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. You will complete a legal internship, providing highly valued industry experience, to prepare you for an agile professional future.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in these academically rigorous fields. You will learn core fundamentals across practical, theoretical and contextual law subjects in the first year of your double degree before progressing into a blend of law, criminology and core social science subjects from your second year onwards. You will learn how society is influenced by social, historical, professional and cultural contexts and develop a multidisciplinary understanding of crime and the legal framework we live in

This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations - as leaders, innovators, and problem solvers. Law and Criminology is a powerful combination that gives graduates an edge in a crowded employment market.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Laws: Business and financial law, commercial law, constitutional law, contracts, criminal law, environmental law, family law, human rights, intellectual property, international law, jurisprudence, legal ethics, legal skills, litigation and practice skills/internships, property law, taxation, torts. Bachelor of Criminology: Human services, legal studies.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Laws: Solicitor, barrister, policy officer in government departments, in- house lawyer in private companies and community legal centres, accounting, banking and finance, business and management, education, government administration, media and communications. Bachelor of Criminology: Victim support and advocacy, youth justice, criminal justice agencies, social research or policy, police officer, corrections officer, customs officer, financial crimes analyst, cyber security analyst, security consultant, intelligence officer.

Professional recognition

Eligible for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students can be found at the Legal Profession Admissions Board Website.

The UOW Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. Students from India and Bangladesh are encouraged to apply. Graduates can be accredited to practice as a barrister or solicitor upon returning home, subject to the completion of any required bridging course.

Practical experience

All Bachelor of Laws students complete a compulsory 20-day internship to build their professional experience.

Honours

Bachelor of Laws: Awarded on the basis of excellent performance throughout the course, as well as in a Legal Research Methodology subject and a Legal Research Thesis. Bachelor of Laws (Honours by Research) is available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.