Bachelor Of Laws/Bachelor Of Criminology

Launch a career investigating and prosecuting crime, or defending the criminally accused, with a law and criminology degree from VU. Our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology will give you broad knowledge of the causes and consequences of crime. You'll gain expertise in criminal investigation, sentencing, and security, at national and international levels. You will also develop practical skills in investigating and providing strategic advice in relation to crime and crime management. The Bachelor of Laws satisfies the academic requirements to become an Australian Lawyer, as required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB). In order to become an Australian Lawyer, you'll also need to complete Practical Legal Training or an equivalent. COURSE STRUCTURE To attain the awards of Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Criminology students will be required to complete in total 432 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points of First Year Core studies 156 credit points of Professional Core Law study 120 credit points of Professional Core Criminology studies 60 credit points of Elective studies To attain the award of Bachelor of Law (Honours) students will be required to transfer in Year 5 to LHLW Bachelor of Laws (Honours) based on eligibility and must complete: 24 credit points of Honours units in the final year of study CAREERS IN LAW AND CRIMINOLOGY When you graduate from a Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University, you’ll be in high demand because we’ll make sure you’re job-ready. You could work as a lawyer or in legal practice in areas including criminal law, family law, commercial law and business. Many of our graduates choose to work in community legal centres providing legal access to disadvantaged groups, and in not-for-profit organisations. Roles in the legal field include: solicitor lawyer policy adviser legal adviser human-rights advocate. Your qualification will be widely recognised in areas including: forensic work police work community legal settings legal aid security and intelligence organisations paralegal work youth justice correctional services community services.