Bachelor Honours Degree Law (JD) Full Time

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) /Bachelor of Criminology

at La Trobe University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

106404K

CRICOS provider code

00115M

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$218,000 total

Per year

A$43,600/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Criminology at La Trobe University is a comprehensive five-year double degree programme that prepares students to engage critically with both the legal system and the causes and impacts of crime in society. Delivered in Melbourne by a leading public university, this course provides a robust foundation in legal theory and practice, while exploring criminological perspectives on justice, policing, corrections, and social policy.

Across ten semesters, students undertake core and elective units of study in both law and criminology, building up the required credit points to graduate with honours status in law. The curriculum includes advanced coursework, opportunities for research, and typically culminates in a capstone project or honours legal research thesis. Integrated learning is further enhanced through work-integrated learning placements or clinical legal experiences, which are highly valued within the Australian legal and justice sectors.

Students will develop advanced skills in legal research, reasoning, and advocacy, as well as in critical evaluation of crime, justice systems, and social responses to offending. The course is designed for individuals seeking to become lawyers, policy makers, or criminology professionals, and is particularly suited for those interested in the intersections between law, justice, and society in Australia.

This double degree supports pathways to legal practice (after the required Practical Legal Training) and a variety of criminology-related careers. The degree may provide eligibility for admission to practise law in Australia, and is respected by employers in policy, government, corrections, and community sectors. Students should confirm details regarding professional accreditation and requirements for legal practice on the university's official page. International students benefit from generous work rights (48 hours per fortnight during study) and may be eligible for post-study work visas through the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Solicitor or Barrister (with completion of Practical Legal Training)
Policy Advisor in government departments or justice agencies
Criminologist or Research Analyst in public and private sectors
Corrections or Community Justice Administrator
Police, Regulatory, or Compliance Officer
Advocate or Caseworker in non-government organisations

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) /Bachelor of Criminology at La Trobe University?

It typically takes 5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$218,000 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Solicitor or Barrister (with completion of Practical Legal Training)Policy Advisor in government departments or justice agenciesCriminologist or Research Analyst in public and private sectorsCorrections or Community Justice AdministratorPolice, Regulatory, or Compliance OfficerAd...

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