Bachelor of Criminology - Bachelor of Laws

Yes. The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board. By completing your law degree at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW admissions can be found at the Legal Profession Admission Board website.

The minimum score for guaranteed entry is a Selection Rank of 90. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive. The equivalent International Baccalaureate Admissions Score (IBAS) is 35.25.

Yes. This course includes a total of 140 hours of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 4 weeks at 35 hours per week.

Graduates can pursue diverse career opportunities in roles such as criminal lawyer, social policy advisor, criminologist, crime analyst, public service and government agencies, community development, advocacy, politics, social planner, and data analyst. The degree prepares graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession but also for a wide range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, innovators, and problem solvers.

UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, prospective students should contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.