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Bachelor of Criminology - Legal Studies Murdoch University - Perth Campus Murdoch University - Perth Campus, Australia

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AUD 36730

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Explore different perspectives of crime as you investigate why people commit offences, how to reduce or prevent crime, and how to help both victims and offenders involved in the criminal justice system.


Major: Legal Studies

If you’re looking for an exciting career and the chance to make a difference, a major in Legal Studies within the field of criminology could really take you places. You’ll examine the Australian legal system and the way it shapes our society through a range of issues such as welfare law and human trafficking.

Law transcends all industries. Find out how the law interacts with other areas, taking units in criminology as you study the foundations of business law and other areas of the law.

You’ll learn about dispute resolution and have the opportunity to develop your own dispute resolution skills through role play and interactive activities. You will learn a variety of dispute resolution processes including negotiation, conciliation, mediation and arbitration.  

You will investigate the interactions between law, crime, frameworks in societies and the various social grouping within society.

3 reasons to study Legal Studies at Murdoch

  • Challenge the way you think about the world as you explore the legal system and how it shapes society.
  • Learn to produce high quality and persuasive communications (for example research reports, court reports and policy reports) so you are job ready when you graduate.
  • Learn from respected experts in their field who often appear in the media to share their insights on current events and issues.

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:

  • Social and welfare law
  • Criminological research methods
  • Alternative dispute resolution
  • International and transnational crimes
  • Law, justice and social policy
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2027, Jul 2027

Closed

Jul 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate including the following course(s):
      • 70% or higher in English year 12

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    36730

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    International Welcome Scholarship 2026

    Provider No. of Scholarships Duration of Award
    Level of study
    Semester Availability
    Scholarship Value
    Closing Date:
    Student Type
    Murdoch University
    Multiple
    Duration of degree

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate

    Semester 2, Trimester 3, Trimester 2, Trimester 1, Semester 1 20% tuition fee reduction
    30 Sep 2026
    International

     

    Eligibility
    You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:

    • You are an international, full fee paying student
    • You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2026
    • You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
    • You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out below
    • You are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
    • You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.

    You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:

    • Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
    • Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
    • Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
    • Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.


    List of eligible countries:

    Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba,  Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Ghana, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nigeria, Palau, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tükiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe


    Eligible courses:
    Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)

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