Why study Law and Criminology at UNE?

Studying law and criminology empowers you with the knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact in the world. With the Australian government’s Jobs and Skills Australia predicting employment growth of 16.8% in legal services in the ten years to 2033, a degree in this area can lead to diverse and rewarding career pathways.

Due to our regional location, our law and criminology expertise is unique. UNE has a specialist understanding of regional, rural and remote issues — not just those in metropolitan areas. Our School of Law is the largest of its kind outside a capital city in Australia, and we are home to the Centre for Rural Criminology, a world-first hub of collaborative international research on all aspects of rural crime.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate law and criminology courses are delivered by leading academics who have extensive experience in the field. Your studies with us will focus on practical capabilities, to ensure you graduate job-ready and future fit for the fast-moving legal landscape. You can study on campus or online, allowing you to blend your study with your lifestyle and responsibilities.

We received the maximum 5 star rating for Student Support in Law and Paralegal Studies (Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate), so when you study with UNE, you are in good hands.

Explore our Law and Criminology disciplines and courses now.

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Why study with us?

UNE law student Breezy Altman studies on her laptop while commuting by train

The intellectual challenge of studying law appealed to me, as I was eager to enhance my problem-solving skills and develop my practical understanding of my society and its functions.

Breezy Altmann, Bachelor of Laws

Law and Criminology Careers

By studying law and criminology, you will be positioned to take advantage of the increasing demand for qualified law and criminology professionals across the private and public sector. A law and/or criminology qualification can help future proof your career in:

  • legal aid agencies, advocacy organisations and commercial law firms
  • government departments
  • policy development
  • crime prevention and criminal justice
  • legal support services
  • policing and corrections
  • regulation.

A five-star experience

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Five Stars,
19 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 19 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

Good Universities Guide 2007-2025
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Five Stars for
Social Equity

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity

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Five Stars for
Graduate Employment

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-time Employment

Good Universities Guide 2025 (Undergraduate)

What happens next?

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1. Decide on your course

Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.

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2. Apply

2025 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!

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3. Receive an offer, enrol and start studying

Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.