Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws ((B Crim LLB))

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
BCBL

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2023

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The double degree of Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws offers a unique insight into the sociology of crime and deviance and the operation of the Australian legal system, with particular strengths in criminal justice policy and practice. The double degree provides a broadly based liberal and academic education suitable for graduates who wish to become legal practitioners, or to pursue careers in government, commerce, industry, community organisations or academic institutions.

The program consists of compulsory courses in the disciplines of law and criminology which provide students with a sound understanding of legal and criminological concepts, processes and methods. In addition, students choose from a range of elective courses in areas of specialised interest in both law and criminology.

The Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws is an AQF Level 7 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4.5 years.

Conditions

Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws

There shall be a Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 108 units, comprising:

  • Core courses to the value of 75 units
  • Criminology closed elective courses to the value of 9 units
  • Law closed elective courses to the value of 24 units.

Core Courses

Electives

  • Criminology Closed Elective Courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Criminology Closed Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.

    For the listing of Criminology closed elective courses, refer to the Academic Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Criminology.

    Level II

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Criminology Closed Elective Courses

    Level III

    Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:

    Criminology Closed Elective Courses

  • Law Closed Elective Courses

    To satisfy the requirements for Law Closed Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.

    For the listing of Law closed elective courses, refer to the Academic Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Laws.

    Complete 24 units of Law Closed Electives, not otherwise included in this Program.

    Courses to the value of 24 units from the following:

    Law Closed Elective Courses

Published on: 12 March, 2024 | 12:26:05

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