Undergraduate Course

Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Global Security

Learn how to address some of the world’s biggest security challenges. In this double degree, you’ll learn how law overlaps with terrorism and counterterrorism.

What type of student are you?

Murdoch code
B1365
Study mode
Part Time or Full Time
Duration
5
Selection rank
90
CRICOS code
097991J
First year fee (domestic)
$16,720
First year fee (international)
$34,320
Full course fee (domestic)
$83,601
Full course fee (international)
$171,600
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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

In this course, you’ll explore the complex causes of terrorism, how it is shaping the world, and what can be done about it.

As part of your Bachelor of Global Security, you’ll get a deep understanding of the security challenges of the Indo-Pacific region (including Australia) and potential solutions in the form of counterterrorism.

Combining your studies in Global Security with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) will give you new perspectives on a range of domestic and global issues, and how the law and policies change in response to these issues.

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

  1. This combined degree is not offered anywhere else in Australia.
  2. Graduate with two qualifications, giving you a unique skillset and even more career opportunities.
  3. Work on real cases in collaboration with our SCALES Community Legal Clinic, simulate court proceedings through our mooting program, and apply for internships to get practical experience.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • Trial advocacy
  • Legal protection of international human rights
  • Refugee law
  • Terrorism in a globalised world
  • Middle East politics and security

Your future career

Across the world, organisations are facing more dangerous and varied security threats than ever before. When you graduate with a combined degree in Law and Global Security, you could pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the intelligence services, the legal sector, and in state and national government departments. Careers could include:

  • Intelligence Services (private or public)
  • Lawyer
  • Security Analyst
  • Customs and Protections Officer
  • Defence Force or Border Force Officer
  • State and Federal Law Enforcement Officer

You could work in a range of industries including security and cybersecurity, law enforcement, foreign affairs and aid, the court and legal system, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) or other areas.

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Laws.

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
Spine9 credit points
Required Unit3 credit points
MSP100Career Learning: Managing Your Career3
Specified Elective Units6 credit points
ART200The Power of Perfect Text: Writing for Professional Contexts3
OR
ART208Presenting in Public: Writing and Performing for Professional Contexts3
OR
ART300Industry Project: Real-world partnership and project design3
OR
ART303Research Project3
OR
ART304In-Country Studies Indonesia6
OR
ART325Internship3
OR
LLB301Internships (WIL)3
OR
LLB312Law Moot3
OR
LLB314Introduction to Mooting3
OR
LLB328Trial Advocacy3
OR
LLB333Indigenous Law Clinic6
OR
LLB334Family Law Clinic6
OR
LLB336Human Rights Law Clinic6
OR
LLB338Clinical Legal Education6
OR
LLB346Internships (WIL) 23
OR
LLB347Advanced Mooting3
OR
LLB391Alternative Dispute Resolution3
OR
LLB393Community Legal Education (Street Law)3
OR
MSP200Building Employability Skills3
OR
MSP201Real World Learning3
OR
MSP202The Search for Everything: Data Analytics and Storytelling in the Twenty-First Century3
OR
POL301Public Policy Project3
OR
POL340Public Policy Internship6
OR
SIK102Wandju Boodja (Welcome to Country)3
Course Core75 credit points
Law Units75 credit points
Required Units54 credit points
LLB100Foundations of Law6
LLB130Criminal Law and Procedure3
LLB152Torts3
LLB200Skills for Legal Practice3
LLB204Statutory Interpretation3
LLB251Equity3
LLB253Property Law A3
LLB254Property Law B3
LLB259Constitutional Law3
LLB260Contract Law6
LLB352Evidence3
LLB353Trusts3
LLB358Australian Administrative Law3
LLB450Civil Procedure3
LLB452Corporations Law3
LLB468Ethics and Professional Responsibility3

Specified Electives

Units will normally be available at least once every two years.
21 credit points
LLB201Policing & Crime Prevention3
OR
LLB212Australian Costs Law3
OR
LLB203Indigenous Peoples, Law and Society3
OR
LLB230White Collar Crime 3
OR
LLB301Internships (WIL)3
OR
LLB305Native Title Law3
OR
LLB307IP: Regulating Innovation and Creativity3
OR
LLB311International Trade Law3
OR
LLB312Law Moot3
OR
LLB314Introduction to Mooting3
OR
LLB316Basic Principles of Taxation Law3
OR
LLB319Insurance Law3
OR
LLB323Social and Welfare Law3
OR
LLB325Comparative Law3
OR
LLB327Refugee Law3
OR
LLB328Trial Advocacy3
OR
LLB330Law Reform and Access to Justice3
OR
LLB332Commercial Law3
OR
LLB335Mining and Natural Resources Law3
OR
LLB337Legal Protection of International Human Rights3
OR
LLB339Shipping Law3
OR
LLB342European Union Law3
OR
LLB348Media Law3
OR
LLB350Legal Theory and Research3
OR
LLB356Climate Change, Sustainability and Environmental Law3
OR
LLB363Employment Relations Law3
OR
LLB365Public International Law3
OR
LLB367Law of Planning3
OR
LLB370Family Law3
OR
LLB372Work Health and Safety Law3
OR
LLB376International Human Rights Organisations3
OR
LLB381Supervised Legal Research3
OR
LLB389Psychology and Law3
OR
LLB391Alternative Dispute Resolution3
OR
LLB393Community Legal Education (Street Law)3
OR
LLB397Mediation3
Major24 credit points
Global Security Major24 credit points
MJ-CYPSCyberspace, Policy and Security24
OR
MJ-ECSEnvironment, Conflict and Security24
OR
MJ-POLIPolitics and International Studies24
OR
MJ-TCSTerrorism and Counterterrorism Studies24
Options12 credit points
For more information about the structure, please view the Handbook

Global Security Electives

Complete an additional 12cp of Global Security Elective Units
12 credit points
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Entry requirements

Select which option best describes your path to university :

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.

Advanced Standing

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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Fees and scholarships

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Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application. Applications for Veterinary Science must be made via TISC.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

  • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
  • ATAR results (if available)
  • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Course specific documents

  1. Second Major Form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

  1. Change of name documentation
  2. Marriage certificate
  3. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory Documents

  1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
    • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
    • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
  2. Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
    • GS Form 2
    • Personal Statement (SOP)
    • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
  3. A copy of your Passport

Course specific documents

  1. Second Major Form

Recommended documents

  1. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
  2. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
  3. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
  4. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
  5. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.

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.

All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.