Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws
La Trobe University
About
Combining a professional qualification in law with a criminology degree, this program offers an innovative, high-quality legal education with a strong global and social justice perspective and a real emphasis on hands-on experiences.
The program includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for admission to the legal profession in Victoria and a wide range of law electives.
The criminology component is designed for students interested in the significant challenges crime and criminal justice pose for practitioners and policy makers.
Combining subjects in criminology with electives drawn from other disciplines to complement the law program, this degree fosters a unique interdisciplinary perspective and will equip students with the skills and knowledge required to meet the changing needs of the employment market, and make a difference in communities through advocacy and policy development.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | LAW1DR | LAW1LIM | LST1LOJ | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Dispute Resolution | Legal Institutions and Methods | Law and (Dis)order | Level 1 University Elective |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Criminal Law | From Prisons to Detention Centres: Interrogating Containment | Understanding Crime | Principles of Public Law |
Second year
| Semester | LST2VIC | LST2SCR | LAW2CTA | LAW2TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Victimology: Victims, Justice and the Law | Sentencing and Corrections | Contract Law A | Principles of Tort Law |
| Semester 2 | Police, Society and Democracy | Introduction to Forensic Science and The Law | Principles of Constitutional Law | Contract Law B |
Third year
| Semester | LST3BIG | LCR3ICR | LAW2STA | LAW2FPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Big Issues in Criminology | International Criminal Justice | Statutory Interpretation | Foundations of Property Law |
| Semester 2 | Criminal Law, Ethics and Accountability | Real Property Law | Level 3 LCR/LAW coded Elective |
Fourth year
| Semester | LAW2ECP | LCR2PSY | LST3SLR | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | Introduction to Forensic Psychology and the Law | Crime and Socio-Legal Research | Level 3 Law Elective |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Administrative Law | Civil Procedure | Law and Practice of Customs and Border Protection | Level 3 Law Elective |
Fifth year
| Semester | LAW3ETR | LAW3CMP | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Principles of Equity and Trusts | Company Law | Level 3 or Level 4 Law Elective |
| Semester 2 | Remedies | Legal Practice and Conduct | Level 3 or Level 4 Law Elective |
| Semester 2 | LAW4LPP - Legal Practice and Conduct - Clinical Placement (this subject is by application only) |
Electives
Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2020 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws [195.9 KB].
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 3 in any humanities, legal studies or any language other than English. Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in any Humanities or Legal Studies equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
HSC: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study: Performance Band 3 in any humanities, legal studies or any language other than English. Overall, selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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