Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Swinburne University of Technology - Hawthorn

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Overview

Swinburne’s Laws/ Criminal Justice and Criminology double degree offers the unique combination of an accredited law degree with a specialised education in the causes of crime (Criminology) and the fallout of crime (Criminal Justice).

With an ATAR of 95+ you'll receive a scholarship. Learn more

You'll explore all aspects of law, including commercial and intellectual property law, and learn how to communicate with both legal and non-legal audiences. Delve into the differences and similarities between local and global criminality, and discover traditional approaches to crime along with emerging trends.

All Swinburne degrees include a guaranteed Work Integrated Learning opportunity. In this degree, you’ll complete professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas. You'll also be introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

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

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent.

Majors

Administrative law, Civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution, Commercial law, Company law, Contract law, Copyright, Corrections systems and practice, Crime society and culture, Criminal law and procedure, Criminology, Equity and trusts, Evidence, Federal and state constitutional law, Forensic psychology, Introduction to Australian law and statutory interpretation, Land law, Legal practice and professional conduct, Legal technology and innovation, Legal writing, Patents and designs, Policing systems and practice, Property law, Torts, Trade marks and related rights, Youth justice and crime.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates will be able to evaluate the main causes of crime, assess the consequences of crime on victims and the community, critically evaluate situations and their legal ramifications, and demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to practice law. Possible roles include solicitor, lawyer, legal adviser, law enforcement officer, victim support worker, government policy writer, policy consultant. 

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 offer93.2596.55
Median rank to receive an offer86.8089.70
Lowest rank to receive an offer78.2582.10

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

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Swinburne University of Technology website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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