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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
5 years full-time, 10 years part-time
Course Code
108486J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$30,800 per year / $154,000 total

About this course

This program is designed for high achieving law students in the Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ Bachelor of Laws program who wish to undertake an extended level of study and research in Law.

Study locations

Campbelltown

Parramatta South

Career pathways

As a Criminal and Community Justice and Laws graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities as a:

  • Legal Practitioner
  • Solicitor or Barrister

  • Criminal prosecutor

  • Human rights advocate

  • Judge's associate

  • Legal advisor to an interest group such as the Aboriginal Legal Service

  • Welfare
Correctional Officer

Correctional Officers work in prisons and correctional centres to ensure the safe supervision of inmates. Their duties involve observing prison behaviour, providing advice, administering first aid, assessing risk factors and preparing reports.

Solicitor

Solicitors provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law.

Barrister

Barristers receive briefs and verbal instructions concerning cases from Solicitors, other specialist Legal Professionals and clients to plead cases before civil, criminal and industrial courts and other tribunals.

Welfare Worker

Welfare Support Workers provide support, information and advice to clients on emotional, financial, recreational, health, housing and other social welfare matters, and evaluate and coordinate the services of welfare and community service agencies.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Western Sydney University.
68.4%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
63.2%
Teaching scale