Bachelor
The Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Charles Sturt University offers a flexible double degree combining law and criminal justice studies. It includes First Nations content, cultural competence, and specialized regional law topics, preparing graduates for diverse careers in legal and criminal justice fields.
Open up a world of opportunity through our Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminal Justice. This degree offers you a flexible, streamlined double degree that will equip you with twice the qualifications in less time.
Flexible studyWe offer flexible learning in a supported online environment, giving you the opportunity to fit study around work, family and other commitments. You can choose to study just one subject a session or fast-track completion by studying up to four subjects a session. You'll learn with the leader in online teaching, using technologies such as online meetings, webinars and student forums.
Bachelor of LawsOur three-year Bachelor of Laws is an internationally unique undergraduate law degree. As well as teaching the traditional law curriculum, our Bachelor of Laws incorporates First Nations content, embeds cultural competence and offers a range of specialised regional law topics. You'll be skilled to become a professional who can work at the heart of metropolitan or regional communities, driving advocacy and improving access to legal representation across the country.
Bachelor of Criminal JusticeThe Bachelor of Criminal Justice equips you with diverse skills as you study a range of subjects, including policing/law enforcement, public safety and security, criminology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, communication and Indigenous studies. Most core subjects include an online intensive school, giving you the opportunity to interact with lecturers and classmates, prepare for assessments, and learn from lawyers, barristers and judges. You can also explore different career paths and choose elective subjects that suit your career plans or current workplace.
Connect with the legal communityOur staff are highly qualified and experienced legal practitioners, researchers and criminal justice professionals. Many are nationally and internationally recognised for their contributions to their respective fields. Our residential school program also offers contact with leading legal professionals.
Well-rounded skill setA core element of your law degree involves strengthening your writing, communication and problem-solving skills. Teamed with your studies in cultural competence, these valuable and highly transferable skills will help you stand out among job applicants.
Professional AccreditationPlease refer to Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation for specific information on the accrediting body:
A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) OR Successful completion of 1 year (full time equivalence) of a Bachelor degree or AQF equivalent. OR Successful completion of LAW112 and either LAW113 or LAW116 as part of a CSU Bachelor degree or as Single Subject Study. OR Successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) with a minimum score of 172 following a completed Higher School Certificate and demonstrated paid employment in the legal service field of no less than 2 years (or full time equivalency). OR Demonstrated academic/professional achievement for example completion of a Diploma of Conveyancing or Associate Degree in Policing Practice; and paid employment in the legal service field of no less than five years (or full time equivalence), for example a paralegal, Court Officer, Police Officer or Licensed Conveyancer.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Select three (3) subjects from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsJST339Sentencing Law and Practice8 credit ptsLAW202Family Law8 credit ptsLAW222Technology Law8 credit ptsLAW223Succession Law8 credit ptsLAW330Finance Law8 credit ptsLAW370Law of Employment8 credit ptsLAW316Dispute Resolution8 credit pts