Laws and Criminology - L3012
A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology at Monash combines a comprehensive overview of crime and its sociocultural impacts with the legal skills needed to address it. Through multidisciplinary units and practical application, a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology double degree will equip you to solve complex problems and join the next generation of changemakers across law and beyond.
As a leading Australian law school, Monash University equips you with the tools to support a lifelong law career. Combining two complementary disciplines, a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology is a well-rounded entry point into a number of professional law and criminology careers, from community lawyer to criminal investigator to corrections officer.
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a practical academic foundation, offering the technical knowledge needed for a career in Australian law. You will begin with foundational units before getting the chance to pursue specialised research and apply your learned skills. Meanwhile, the Criminology degree builds upon those skills, exploring the role of crime socially and economically while fostering an in-depth understanding of global criminology concerns.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Criminology students will be supported by an international network of the world’s best legal minds, broadening your perspectives and opening you up to a wealth of career opportunities. This degree also includes optional overseas study, allowing you to apply your learning in diverse, real-world settings.
At a glance
Subject prerequisites
| English | Maths | Sciences / Other |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
Course Details
Location |
|
|---|---|
Duration |
5 years (full time) This course is equivalent to 5.25 years of full-time study and may be accelerated to complete in five years. This will require a one unit overload in each of two semesters. 10 years (part time) |
Start date |
First semester (February), Second Semester (July). |
View details specific to degree:
Please select a specialisation for more details:
Please select a specialisation for more details:
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
Completing Year 12 in the Current Year or within the Last 2 Years
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Started or Completed a TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Applicants with VET Study
Started or Completed a Bachelor Degree
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Finished Year 12 More than 3 Years Ago with No Further Study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure for the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws can be viewed in the Handbook. You can also view the course map .
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Semester two (July)
Please note there is no mid year intake for external applicants for 2025.
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2025 is:
A$16,992
Note: see information on how fees are calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:
A$47,900
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.