Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology, Double Degree Bachelor / Bachelor

At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Criminology.You’ll examine crime from a range of perspectives, including law, sociology and psychology and learn how to reduce or prevent crime, and help both the victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.When you combine your law degree with a Bachelor of Criminology, you can choose to major in Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science or White Collar and Corporate Crime. The Legal Studies major is not available as part of the combined structure.3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Criminology at Murdoch

1. Understand why people commit offences, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders
2. Join Murdoch Law School's successful mooting program, competing in a range of competitions where you will develop your practical legal skills.
3. Graduate with two qualifications, enhancing your career prospects and learning to work across different industries.

What you’ll learnBuild the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. As part of your combined degree, you'll learn:

• Criminal law and procedure
• Legal protection of international human rights
• International and transnational crimes
• Criminal behaviour

Your future careerStudying law in combination with criminology can lead to a career in any area or industry, from navigating human rights to pursuing a career in the police force.You could work in the public or private sector, fighting for the rights of those who are disadvantaged or unfairly treated, and helping create a better society.

• Lawyer
• Criminologist
• Federal or State Security and Law Enforcement Officer
• Crime Prevention Officer
• Financial Forensics Officer

Professional recognitionThe Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree meets the educational requirements of the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia for admission as a practicing lawyer, and has specific pre-requisites for registration that you must meet to qualify for admission.If you would like to become a practising lawyer, you can complete your practical legal training (known as PLT) on campus thanks to our partnerships with Leo Cussen and College of Law.This degree is accredited by the Malaysian Bar Council and the Indian Bar Council.For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.