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Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Criminology

Gain a competitive edge in your law career by combining your Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Criminology and explore the role and operation of law in the criminal justice sector.

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Domestic International

Murdoch code: H1273
Study mode: Full Time or Part Time
Duration: 5
Selection rank: 90
CRICOS code
First year fee (domestic): $16,800
Full course fee (domestic): $84,000

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The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.

Overview

At Murdoch University you can combine a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Criminology.

You’ll examine 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.

When you combine your law degree with a Bachelor of Criminology, you can choose to major in Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science or White Collar and Corporate Crime. The Legal Studies major is not available as part of the combined structure.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Law and Criminology at Murdoch

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Earn credit towards your degree with hands on legal training in our award-winning clinic working with real clients in areas such as human rights, family law and indigenous issues.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. As part of your combined degree, you'll learn:

Criminal law and procedure
Legal protection of international human rights
International and transnational crimes
Criminal behaviour

Your future career

Studying law in combination with criminology can lead to a career in any area or industry, from navigating human rights to pursuing a career in the police force. You could work in the public or private sector, fighting for the rights of those who are disadvantaged or unfairly treated, and creating a better society. Careers could include:

Lawyer
Criminologist
Federal or State Security and Law Enforcement Officer
Crime Prevention Officer
Financial Forensics Officer

For further admission information about this course, please visit Murdoch Admission Information - Laws (Combined).

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Laws is accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia (LPBWA) and recognised by the Malaysia Bar Council.

Professional recognition

The 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. For more information, please refer to https://www.lpbwa.org.au/Becoming-A-Lawyer/Admissions-Requirements

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Total credit points: 120

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points
Spine		9 credit points
Specified Elective Group A		3 credit points
CRM101	Criminology in Context	3
	OR
MSP100	Career Learning: Managing Your Career	3
Specified Elective Group B		6 credit points
ART208	Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts	3
	OR
CRM310	CRM Internships (WIL)	3
	OR
CRM311	CRM Internships (WIL) 2	3
	OR
GRD204	Design Thinking for Innovation	3
	OR
LLB301	Internships (WIL)	3
	OR
LLB312	Law Moot	3
	OR
LLB314	Introduction to Mooting	3
	OR
LLB315	Law Moot #2	3
	OR
LLB328	Trial Advocacy	3
	OR
LLB333	Indigenous Law Clinic	6
	OR
LLB334	Family Law Clinic	6
	OR
LLB336	Human Rights Law Clinic	6
	OR
LLB338	Clinical Legal Education	6
	OR
LLB346	Internships (WIL) 2	3
	OR
LLB347	Advanced Mooting	3
	OR
LLB391	Alternative Dispute Resolution	3
	OR
LLB393	Community Legal Education (Street Law)	3
	OR
MSP201	Real World Learning	3
	OR
SIK102	Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country)	3
Course Core		87 credit points
Law Required Units		69 credit points
LLB100	Foundations of Law	6
LLB130	Criminal Law and Procedure	3
LLB152	Torts	3
LLB200	Skills for Legal Practice	3
LLB204	Statutory Interpretation	3
LLB251	Equity	3
LLB253	Property Law A	3
LLB254	Property Law B	3
LLB259	Constitutional Law	3
LLB260	Contract Law	6
LLB352	Evidence	3
LLB353	Trusts	3
LLB358	Australian Administrative Law	3
LLB450	Civil Procedure	3
LLB452	Corporations Law	3
LLB468	Ethics and Professional Responsibility	3
LLB580	Honours Thesis in Law	12
LLB582	Legal Research Methods for Honours	3
Law Specified Electives Units will normally be available at least once every two years.		6 credit points
LLB201	Policing & Crime Prevention	3
	OR
LLB203	Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society	3
	OR
LLB212	Australian Costs Law	3
	OR
LLB230	White Collar Crime	3
	OR
LLB301	Internships (WIL)	3
	OR
LLB305	Native Title Law	3
	OR
LLB307	IP: Regulating Innovation and Creativity	3
	OR
LLB311	International Trade Law	3
	OR
LLB312	Law Moot	3
	OR
LLB314	Introduction to Mooting	3
	OR
LLB316	Basic Principles of Taxation Law	3
	OR
LLB319	Insurance Law	3
	OR
LLB323	Social and Welfare Law	3
	OR
LLB325	Comparative Law	3
	OR
LLB327	Refugee Law	3
	OR
LLB328	Trial Advocacy	3
	OR
LLB330	Law Reform and Access to Justice	3
	OR
LLB332	Commercial Law	3
	OR
LLB335	Mining and Natural Resources Law	3
	OR
LLB337	Legal Protection of International Human Rights	3
	OR
LLB339	Shipping Law	3
	OR
LLB342	European Union Law	3
	OR
LLB348	Media Law	3
	OR
LLB350	Legal Theory and Research	3
	OR
LLB356	Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Law	3
	OR
LLB363	Employment Relations Law	3
	OR
LLB365	Public International Law	3
	OR
LLB367	Law of Planning	3
	OR
LLB370	Family Law	3
	OR
LLB372	Work Health and Safety Law	3
	OR
LLB376	International Human Rights Organisations	3
	OR
LLB381	Supervised Legal Research	3
	OR
LLB389	Psychology and Law	3
	OR
LLB391	Alternative Dispute Resolution	3
	OR
LLB393	Community Legal Education (Street Law)	3
	OR
LLB397	Mediation	3
Criminology Required Units		9 credit points
CRM201	Policing and Crime Prevention	3
CRM303	Technology, Crime and Justice	3
CRM307	Culture, Diversity and Crime	3
Criminology Specified Electives		3 credit points
BRD205	Crime Through the Ages	3
	OR
CRM202	Corrections	3
	OR
CRM204	Forms of Violence	3
	OR
CRM219	International and Transnational Crimes	3
	OR
CRM230	White Collar Crime	3
	OR
CRM302	Children and Crime	3
	OR
CRM310	CRM Internships (WIL)	3
	OR
CRM311	CRM Internships (WIL) 2	3
	OR
CRM330	Case Studies in Corporate Crime	3
	OR
CRM389	Psychology and Law	3
	OR
LEG203	Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society	3
Major		24 credit points
Criminology Majors		24 credit points
MJ-CRIB	Criminal Behaviour	24
	OR
MJ-CRIS	Crime Science	24
	OR
MJ-LEGS	Legal Studies	24

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Entry requirements

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12)	For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university For Law: No direct entry.	For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study	For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA) For Law : Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.	For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA) For Law : Successful completion of at least one year.
Pre-Law	Successful completion of Pre-Law course with a 60% average.	Successful completion of Pre-Law course with a 60% average.
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses	For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. MUPC (1 Trimester). · Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic Communication’ unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.	For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course · Introduction to Academic Communication unit · Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic Communication’ unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.
Enabling courses (after Year 12)	For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University. An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university. For Law : No direct entry	For Criminology: Successful completion of the course. For Law : No direct entry

Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university For Law: No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)

University study
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA) For Law : Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA. Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA) For Law : Successful completion of at least one year.

Pre-Law
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of Pre-Law course with a 60% average.
Minimum English requirement Successful completion of Pre-Law course with a 60% average.

Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. MUPC (1 Trimester). · Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic Communication’ unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course · Introduction to Academic Communication unit · Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject. For Law : Successful completion of one of the following: · Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic Communication’ unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.

Enabling courses (after Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University. An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university. For Law : No direct entry
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of the course. For Law : No direct entry

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12)	For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university For Law: No direct entry.	For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Experience based entry	A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
Extenuating circumstances	We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.	Case-by-case assessment.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)	For Criminology: CPS 54 or higher. For Law : CPS 70 or higher.	For Criminology: 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). For Law : 65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
Law Start	Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Overseas Year 12	Please refer to the information under the country of study.	Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)	For Criminology: Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower. For Law : Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower.	For Law and Criminology: Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)	For Criminology: 70 For Law : 90	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
GCE A Levels	For Criminology: Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher. For Law :* Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.	For Criminology: A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. For Law : A Levels: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: B in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	For Criminology: Total score of 24 or higher. For Law : Total score of 33 or higher.	For Criminology: Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). For Law: Higher level (HL): 5 or better. Standard Level (SL): 6 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12 TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12 An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university For Law: No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)

Experience based entry
Minimum academic requirement A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.

Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.
Minimum English requirement Case-by-case assessment.

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: CPS 54 or higher. For Law : CPS 70 or higher.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). For Law : 65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).

Law Start
Minimum academic requirement Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.
Minimum English requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum English requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower. For Law : Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower.
Minimum English requirement For Law and Criminology: Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: 70 For Law : 90
Minimum English requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher. For Law :* Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. For Law : A Levels: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: B in one of the following: English Language English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Total score of 24 or higher. For Law : Total score of 33 or higher.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). For Law: Higher level (HL): 5 or better. Standard Level (SL): 6 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6	For Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry	For Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry
Certificate IV AQF level 4	For Criminology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV. For Law : No direct entry	For Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). For Law: No direct entry

Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. For Law : No direct entry

Certificate IV AQF level 4
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV. For Law : No direct entry
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). For Law: No direct entry

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum English requirement
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)	For Criminology: Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). For Law : No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.	For Law and Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)	For Criminology: MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information . For Law : No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.	For Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. For Law: No direct entry
Experienced based entry	For Criminology and combined Criminology courses A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). For Law : No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
Minimum English requirement For Law and Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).

Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology: MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information . For Law : No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
Minimum English requirement For Criminology: Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. For Law: No direct entry

Experienced based entry
Minimum academic requirement For Criminology and combined Criminology courses A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

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Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.

For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.

Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.

The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.

The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.

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