Macquarie University

Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Laws

The Bachelor of Criminology cultivates a critical comprehension of crime and injustice. You’ll learn about key institutions of criminal justice, including the police, courts and prisons. You’ll build your knowledge around historical understandings of crime; the enduring relationship between inequality and crime; and how crime intersects with topics such as race, gender, Indigeneity, age and sexuality. You’ll also examine criminological responses to contemporary challenges, including environmental crime, transnational crime, terrorism, cybercrime and security. The degree will empower you to think innovatively and ethically when addressing the persistent challenges of crime, whether you choose to pursue further education, engage in research or enter the workforce. The Bachelor of Laws is built around real experience and genuine connection with industry. You’ll have opportunities to complete an internship for academic credit at a leading firm, including Allens, Ashurst, Clayton Utz or MinterEllison – a springboard many former students have leveraged to secure a permanent role – or gain client-facing experience at Wallumatta Legal, our not-for-profit family law firm dedicated to improving access to justice. You’ll be encouraged to further build your practical capabilities by working with our Social Justice and Strategic Litigation Clinics, and you’ll learn within a modern law precinct that facilitates collaboration with your peers and academics.