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Murdoch University

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Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Global Security

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Learn how to address some of the world's biggest security challenges. In this combined degree, you'll explore the role of the law and how it overlaps with terrorism and counterterrorism.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
5 years full-time
Course Code
H1277
Domestic Fees
$16,992 per year / $84,960 total

About this course

Overview

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

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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Study locations

Perth

How to apply

How to apply

Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.