Bachelor of Criminology/ Bachelor of Laws
Why study the Bachelor of Criminology/ Bachelor of Laws at UNE?
This double degree provides you with the flexibility to either pursue a purely legal career as a practitioner, or to build a successful career in criminology, drawing on legal skills and knowledge. The law component includes compulsory fundamental units such as legal systems and method, criminal law, contracts, property law, equity and constitutional law and torts. Students then have the opportunity to take a number of elective units that include subjects such as human rights law, family law, media law, public international law and criminal process, sentencing and punishment. The criminology componenet draws upon criminology, forensic science, sociology of deviance, law and criminal justice studies.
Career Opportunities
Examples include legal practice or law-related management careers in the public service and diplomatic service and management in both the public and private sectors. Careers also include policy advice and development, policing and corrections; crime prevention, juvenile justice and child welfare, security industry, crime intelligence services; drug and law support services; environmental and industry regulation.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
5 Years Full-timeUp to 12 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
84.40-84.45 / 82011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
For more information, click hereAll other students apply direct to UNE using the undergraduate admission form
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BCrim/LLB | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Course Duration |
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| 2010 ATAR | 84.40-84.45 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply direct to UNE using the undergraduate admission form For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). Assumed Knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Advanced Standing | Criminology: Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study. Law: Advanced standing may be given for prior study in any Australian program that meets the academic requirements for admission as a legal practitioner (including courses offered by the NSW Legal Practitioner's Admission Board or its equivalent). Advanced standing cannot be given for work experience or legal studies that are not part of a course that meets admission requirements. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) and Ultramarine (BCC 148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidate
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) five years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to twelve years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the two awards a candidate must pass units to the value of 240 credit points comprising:
Bachelor of Criminology component: 96 credit points;
Bachelor of Laws component: 144 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising two components:
| Course Structure | Credit Points | Credit Points |
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| Bachelor of Criminology component: | 96 cps | |
| Core Units | 30 cps | |
| Listed Units | 66 cps | |
| Bachelor of Laws component: | 144 cps | |
| Core Units | 108 cps | |
| Listed Units | 36 cps | |
| Total | 240 cps | |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Criminology and the Bachelor of Laws.
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the double degree program may be eligible to exit with the Bachelor of Criminology.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.