Course overview
You’ll explore crime from a range of perspectives, including law, sociology and psychology and learn how to reduce or prevent crime and help both the victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.
You’ll examine leading-edge research and get opportunities for practical experience to explore how we make sense of ourselves.
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Other Information
Professional registration: The Murdoch Bachelor of Laws satisfies the University education requirements for the practice of law of the governing bodies of the legal profession of Western Australia. As is the pattern in the rest of Australia, before a candidate may be admitted to the practice of law in this State, certain additional requirements must be satisfied after completion of this formal university training.
Career Opportunities
Lawyer for a community legal centre or advocacy group, roles in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, politics or the public service, Psychologist (with further study)
Majors
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
30.8-34.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA

