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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Duration
4.5 years full time or longer for part time
Eligibility
Domestic 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
Australian Legal System in Context
Core unit — 12 credit points
Contracts 1
Core unit — 12 credit points
Legal Research Methods
Core unit — 12 credit points
Torts
Core unit — 12 credit points
Introduction to Criminology
Core unit — 12 credit points
Policing and Offending
Core unit — 12 credit points
Criminal Law
Core unit — 12 credit points
Criminal Investigation, Procedure and Sentencing
Core unit — 12 credit points
Crime and Inequality
Core unit — 12 credit points
Corporate Crime
Core unit — 12 credit points
History of Criminal Law and Trials
Core unit — 12 credit points
Criminological Theory
Core unit — 12 credit points
Legal Writing and Drafting
Core unit — 12 credit points
Legal Interpretation
Core unit — 12 credit points
Corporations Law
Core unit — 12 credit points
Constitutional Law
Core unit — 12 credit points
Real Property Law
Core unit — 12 credit points
Digital Criminology
Core unit — 12 credit points
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Core unit — 12 credit points
Crime Across Borders
Core unit — 12 credit points
Commercial Law
Core unit — 12 credit points
Equity and Trusts
Core unit — 12 credit points
Lawyers' Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Core unit — 12 credit points
Victims, Justice and the Law
Core unit — 12 credit points
Crime Research and Methods
Core unit — 12 credit points
Research Project
Core unit — 12 credit points
Australian Administrative Law
Core unit — 12 credit points
Civil Procedure
Core unit — 12 credit points
Internships and Law Practice
Core unit — 12 credit points
Interviewing and Advocacy
Core unit — 12 credit points
Evidence
Core unit — 12 credit points
Advanced Legal Research Methods
Core unit — 12 credit points
Advanced Legal Research Dissertation
Core unit — 12 credit points
Intellectual Property Law
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Taxation Law
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Family Law in Society
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Australian Employment Law
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Public International Law
Elective unit — 12 credit points
International Law Practicum
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Indigenous People of Australia and the Law
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Australian Migration Law
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Australia’s Visa System
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology is accredited by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) as satisfying the Board's academic requirements for admission to legal practice. In order to become an Australian Lawyer, you will also need to complete Practical Legal Training or an equivalent.
Students in any Bachelor of Laws may apply to transfer into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree once they have completed a minimum of 192 credit points and have attained an average mark of Distinction or above (70–100%). Applicants are assessed on the highest grades achieved in the top 12 Law units, and must also discuss their application with the unit convenor and a potential supervisor. Successful applicants will enrol in both Advanced Legal Research Methods and Advanced Legal Research Dissertation instead of 24 credit points of law electives.
Students gain authentic experiences with public-sector authorities such as the Magistrates' Courts and private law firms. Practical learning includes advising clients, resolving disputes, mediation, and using principled persuasion in simulated workplace environments. Students may also take part in the renowned moot program, and gain experience through Supreme Court and County Court internship programs. Placement opportunities are offered at Victoria Police, Legal Aid, and Westjustice Sunshine Youth Office, among many others.
This course is offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for eligible students, with indicative fees for a full-time student in 2026 of approximately AU$17,399 per year. This fee is a guide only and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Students may be eligible for a HELP loan to cover costs, which is repaid through the tax system once earnings exceed the compulsory repayment threshold. VU also awards hundreds of scholarships each year to students at all levels of study.
To attain the awards of Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology, students are required to complete a total of 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, 24 credit points of Honours units in the final year of study, and 36 credit points of Elective studies. The course is structured across five years of study.
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