Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws

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Overview

Gain a broad understanding of all major areas of law while exploring the underlying reasons behind criminal behaviour. As a graduate of Deakin's Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws you'll earn two in-demand degrees that complement each other and the dual expertise to see crime and law from a unique perspective.

Learn from leading academics who are experts in their field. Explore the latest concepts, ideas and approaches from inside the industry and benefit from networking with and learning from real-world connections.

A distinctive feature of Deakin's accredited Bachelor of Laws is its focus on practical learning. In addition to being guided through the latest theory and topical case studies by criminology and law academics who are true subject matter experts, you will also be challenged to apply your skills in real-world settings at the Deakin Law Clinic. Working on real cases, you will address criminal justice issues alongside industry professionals.

Course information

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent. For accepted evidence see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Criminology, Law.

Potential Career Outcomes

Upon completion of your degree and the additional practical legal training, you will be qualified to work as a solicitor or barrister in all legal fields. With criminology expertise, opportunities also exist within state and federal police, ASIO (Australia's national security service) and various correctional services, community services and private security industries.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Median rank to receive an offerL/NL/N
Lowest rank to receive an offerL/NL/N

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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