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About the course
This double degree combines law and criminology to prepare you to understand crime, justice and legal practice. You’ll study causes and consequences of crime alongside core legal knowledge, with a focus on criminal investigation, sentencing and security in Australian and international contexts. The law component meets the academic requirements for admission as an Australian lawyer, with practical legal training required after graduation. The programme builds legal reasoning, case analysis, and professional ethics for legal practice and public service pathways.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue careers across legal practice and criminal justice, with knowledge spanning law and criminology. Possible pathways include legal roles related to criminal law, compliance and policy, as well as roles in justice agencies and security contexts. The degree supports work involving investigation, advice on crime and crime management, and progression toward legal admission with additional practical training in law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, paralegal, compliance, and public sector legal support roles.
Living Costs in Sydney**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290 |
Average Salary***
