Bachelor of Criminology - Legal Studies
Murdoch University - Perth Campus
Australia,Western Australia
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 34,320/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jul 2025
Apply Date
Australia, Western Australia
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1973
Total Students: 25,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia
Bachelor of Criminology - Legal Studies
Program Overview
Explore different perspectives of crime as you investigate why people commit offences, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.
Major: Legal Studies
If you’re looking for an exciting career and the chance to make a difference, a major in Legal Studies within the field of criminology could really take you places. You’ll examine the Australian legal system and the way it shapes our society through a range of issues such as welfare law and human trafficking.
Law transcends all industries. Find out how the law interacts with other areas, taking units in criminology as you study the foundations of business law and other areas of the law.
You’ll learn about dispute resolution and have the opportunity to develop your own dispute resolution skills through role play and interactive activities. You will learn a variety of dispute resolution processes including negotiation, conciliation, mediation and arbitration.
You will investigate the interactions between law, crime, frameworks in societies and the various social grouping within society.
3 reasons to study Legal Studies at Murdoch
- Challenge the way you think about the world as you explore the legal system and how it shapes society.
- Learn to produce high quality and persuasive communications (for example research reports, court reports and policy reports) so you are job ready when you graduate.
- Learn from respected experts in their field who often appear in the media to share their insights on current events and issues.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
- Social and welfare law
- Criminological research methods
- Alternative dispute resolution
- International and transnational crimes
- Law, justice and social policy
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 34,320 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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