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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Queen Street, Melbourne CBD, Victoria (City Campus)
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
When you graduate from a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University, you'll be in high demand because we'll make sure you're job-ready. Your honours qualification will help you to establish your position as a top law graduate, and allow you to progress to postgraduate study and career in academia, should you choose that path. You could work as a lawyer or in legal practice in areas including criminal law, family law, commercial law and business. Many 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:
The qualification is widely recognised in areas including:
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
Contracts 1
Legal Research Methods
Torts
Introduction to Criminology
Policing and Offending
Criminal Law
Criminal Investigation, Procedure and Sentencing
Crime and Inequality
Corporate Crime
History of Criminal Law and Trials
Criminological Theory
Legal Writing and Drafting
Legal Interpretation
Corporations Law
Constitutional Law
Real Property Law
Digital Criminology
Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Crime Across Borders
Commercial Law
Equity and Trusts
Lawyers' Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Victims, Justice and the Law
Crime Research and Methods
Research Project
Australian Administrative Law
Civil Procedure
Internships and Law Practice
Interviewing and Advocacy
Evidence
Advanced Legal Research Methods
Advanced Legal Research Dissertation
Australia's Visa System
Intellectual Property Law
Law Elective
Taxation Law
Law Elective
Family Law in Society
Law Elective
Australian Employment Law
Law Elective
Public International Law
Law Elective
International Law Practicum
Law Elective
Indigenous People of Australia and the Law
Law Elective
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Law Elective
Australian Migration Law
Law Elective
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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