Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

About the course

This combined Criminal and Community Justice and Laws (Honours) degree is designed for high-achieving students seeking extended study and research in law, alongside applied learning in corrections and offender rehabilitation. You’ll build legal knowledge through case-based learning and authentic assessment, and connect criminology theory to practice across justice settings. The Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree supports professional legal preparation in law and justice. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across legal practice and the justice sector, including legal advocacy and advisory work, policy and compliance, and community justice or corrections-related positions. The program’s practical orientation, clinic opportunities and problem-based learning help develop capabilities in research, communication and ethical judgement relevant to courts, government and community services. This Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree supports careers across law and justice. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)