Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology

About the course

Combine Murdoch’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Criminology to explore how law operates within the criminal justice system. You’ll study crime through legal, sociological and psychological perspectives, focusing on understanding offending, reducing or preventing crime, and supporting victims and offenders. The course offers criminology major options and builds practical legal skills alongside criminology knowledge in this bachelor-level double degree in Law and Criminology.

Career outcome

This combined qualification can prepare you for roles across legal practice and criminal justice, with pathways in public and private sectors. Graduates may pursue work addressing human rights and social justice issues, contributing to policy and crime prevention, or supporting law enforcement and security functions. Typical roles include lawyer, criminologist, security and law enforcement officer, and crime prevention officer, reflecting a bachelor-level double degree in Law and Criminology. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.

Entry requirements

ATAR 90.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)