Double degrees @ RMIT

News from RMIT University
- New Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Gain the legal knowledge required for professional practice while developing specialist expertise in criminal justice, crime prevention and offender behaviour through hands-on, industry-connected learning.
This double degree gives students the opportunity to understand both the legal frameworks that govern society and the complex social, psychological and technological factors that influence crime and justice. Students will develop the legal knowledge required for admission to the Australian legal profession while gaining specialised expertise in criminology and criminal justice. A distinctive feature of this double degree is its focus on the future of law and justice. Students will examine contemporary and future-focused issues such as cybercrime, digital criminology, artificial intelligence, legal technology and evolving approaches to crime prevention and justice reform.
Find out more at Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
- Studying Law at RMIT
The Bachelor of Laws brings law to life. With coursework designed and delivered in close partnership with respected Australian law firms, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running upon graduation.
Delivered by leaders of industry in the heart of Melbourne, this 3-year law degree draws on deep industry connections to give students as much real-world experience as possible. The practical component is balanced with a thorough theoretical grounding in the Australian legal system and fundamental legal principles and concepts.
As well as learning how to analyse and solve problems involving questions of law, students will also develop a suite of invaluable skills that will prepare them for a career as a legal practitioner or in a law-related field. Such skills include effective writing, drafting, advocacy, interviewing and advising, negotiation, teamwork and presentations.
The VCE entry requirements are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL or at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL), and a guaranteed ATAR of 88.00 (excluding adjustment factors).
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