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.
Disciplines within Law and Criminology
Courses by study level
- Advanced Diploma in Arts
- Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies
- Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Community Services
- Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion)
- Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching)
- Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts)
- Bachelor of Educational Studies
- Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of International Studies
- Bachelor of Laws (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Laws (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Legal Studies
- Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Scientific Studies
- Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Sustainability
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Paralegal Studies
- Diploma in Psychological Science
- Diploma in Science
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Transition and Succession Planning
- Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Criminology
- Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice
- Graduate Diploma in Transition and Succession Planning
- Master of Arts
- Master of Business Administration (International)
- Master of Economic and Regional Development
- Master of Laws
- Master of Neuroscience and Criminology
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Why study with us?

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 LawsLaw 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
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 2007-2025Five Stars for
Social Equity
UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity
Good Universities Guide 2025Five 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?
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.
2025 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.