Laws and Criminology

A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology at Monash combines a comprehensive overview of crime and its sociocultural impacts with the legal skills needed to address it. Through multidisciplinary units and practical application, a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology double degree will equip you to solve complex problems and join the next generation of changemakers across law and beyond.

As a leading Australian law school, Monash University equips you with the tools to support a lifelong law career. Combining two complementary disciplines, a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology is a well-rounded entry point into a number of professional law and criminology careers, from community lawyer to criminal investigator to corrections officer.

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a practical academic foundation, offering the technical knowledge needed for a career in Australian law. You will begin with foundational units before getting the chance to pursue specialised research and apply your learned skills. Meanwhile, the Criminology degree builds upon those skills, exploring the role of crime socially and economically while fostering an in-depth understanding of global criminology concerns.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology students will be supported by an international network of the world’s best legal minds, broadening your perspectives and opening you up to a wealth of career opportunities. This degree also includes optional overseas study, allowing you to apply your learning in diverse, real-world settings.

At the time of enrolment in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years of age.

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All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.