Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws
University of New England (UNE)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00003G
By studying law and criminology at UNE, you will gain a broad portfolio of knowledge and skills to future proof your career in a wide variety of professions. In this comprehensive program of study, you will develop contemporary skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law, combined with an advanced understanding and capabilities in contemporary criminology topics and issues. Benefiting from UNE’s regional, rural and remote legal and criminology expertise, you will graduate with broad knowledge and specialist skills for greater career flexibility. Learn from UNE’s highly experienced School of Law, Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city, and benefit from the expertise of UNE’s Centre for Rural Criminology, a world-first hub of collaborative international research. This double degree will equip you with a broad portfolio of knowledge in legal and criminology issues and will help you to gain the practical skills you need to become an agile professional in both fields.World-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture and unique perspective on regional, rural and remote legal and criminology issues will provide you with access to an engaging program of study and specialist skills that employers are looking for.You will gain the experience and skills to address legal and criminology matters in both regional and urban contexts, enabling you to step into a court
Structure
To qualify for the award with Honours a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 48 credit points at 100-level, at least 36 credit points at 300-level and at least 36 credit points at 400-level or higher including LAW490 and LLM500.
Subjects
- Criminology
- Law
Standard entry requirements
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English language requirements must also be met.
Recognition
The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board of NSW. Upon completion of the LLB, graduates may complete a period of practical legal training and be qualified to apply for admission as an Australian Lawyer. After admission students are then eligible to apply for a practising certificate as a solicitor from the Law Society of NSW or undertake further studies to obtain a practising certificate as a barrister from the Bar Association of NSW.
Study pathways
Students may be eligible to continue to Honours in either Criminology or Law on the basis of academic merit. An exit pathway is available for eligible students.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Online Campus | International: $141,080 | No |
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| UNE Armidale (main campus) | International: $141,080 | Yes |
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