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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
John St, Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Eligibility
Domestic students:
International students:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Introduction to Australian Law and Statutory Interpretation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Torts 1
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Criminal Law and Procedure
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Torts 2
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Legal Writing
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Contract Law 1
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Contract Law 2
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Evidence
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Administrative Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Trade Marks and Related Rights
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Federal and State Constitutional Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Property Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Land Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Legal Technology and Innovation
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Copyright
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Patents and Designs
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Equity and Trusts
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Company Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Legal Practice and Professional Conduct
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Professional Experience in Law 1
Core unit , 150 hours placement
Professional Experience in Law 2
Core unit , 150 hours placement
Professional Experience in Law 3
Core unit , 150 hours placement
Crime, Deviance, and Conformity
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Victims, Justice and the Law
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Family Violence
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Fundamentals of Psychology
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Fundamentals of Criminology
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Policing: Systems and Practice
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Corrections: Systems and Practice
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Youth Justice and Crime
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Advanced Topics in Forensic Psychology
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Law and Social Science
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Crime and Punishment in the International Context
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Technological Advances in Dealing with Crime
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Criminal Justice Capstone Project
Core unit , 12.5 credit points
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
Integrated Professional Placement A – Law
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
Work Experience in Industry B
Practical unit, 25.0 credit points
Integrated Professional Placement B – Law
Academic unit, 25.0 credit points
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology is the only double degree of its kind in Victoria. It uniquely combines an accredited law degree with a specialised education in the causes of crime (Criminology) and the fallout of crime (Criminal Justice), making it ideal for those wanting to specialise in criminal prosecution, criminal defence, or government policy development.
Yes — Swinburne law students are the only students in Victoria eligible to be admitted to legal practice on the day they graduate. In the final year of the Bachelor of Laws, you can enrol in a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice through Leo Cussen Centre for Law as part of a dual award program, which provides the requisite training to practise law and cuts months off the time it takes to become a lawyer.
Work Integrated Learning is a guaranteed part of this double degree. Students complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas, are introduced to practical legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises, and in Crime, Society and Culture (LAW30025) work on a problems-based project briefed by an industry partner. There is also an optional professional work placement component worth 100 credit points.
For domestic students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place, the yearly tuition fee is $17,399.00 AUD with a total estimated course fee of $82,645.00 AUD. For international students, the total estimated fee is $44,970.00 AUD. The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is capped at $373.00 for 2026. All fees are estimates and subject to change.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology requires students to complete units of study to the value of 475 credit points, with all units valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. The course takes 5 years full-time or equivalent part-time to complete.
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