Law & justice

Study law and criminology in the heart of the legal district, or gain expertise in criminal justice or legal services at our western-suburb campuses – pick a path to justice at Victoria University.
Law & justice
Study law and criminology in the heart of the legal district, or gain expertise in criminal justice or legal services at our western-suburb campuses – pick a path to justice at Victoria University.
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Study in the city legal district
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Award-winning VU Block Model®
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#1 for skills development (QILT)^
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Courses in law & justice

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Bachelor of Criminal Justice
ABCJ | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
ABCY | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
ABYC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBCP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Criminology
LBCR | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology
LBLC | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4.5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
LHCR | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4.5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws
BLAW | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
BLGE | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
LBLA | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Legal Services
LBLS | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
LBWB | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
LBWP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)
LHGE | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 3 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
LHLW | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 4 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
LHWA | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
LHWB | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 5 years full time or longer for part time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
LHWP | Undergraduate - Bachelor Honours Degree (embedded) | 6 years full time or longer for part time

Why choose VU

Law & Justice reformed at VU

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Study in the heart of the legal district
Located in Melbourne's city legal district, our City Campus allows access to courts and tribunals, in addition to world-class study in law and criminology.
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Work to address the causes of crime
Arts and humanities courses in community work, youth work and criminal justice break the cycle of crime and punishment by addressing the root causes.
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Clinical legal education programs
Graduate with practical experience gained in our clinical legal-education programs. Our partnerships with the courts and community legal services offer valuable insights into the justice system.
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Pathways into law & justice
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen law and justice course, we'll get you there with our study pathways.
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Sir Zelman Cowen Centre
The Sir Zelman Cowen Centre (SZCC) at Victoria University provides legal education, training and research, with a particular focus on law and cultural diversity.
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VU Block Model
Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

VU stories

Meghann Clark
Lucky in law
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
"VU is open, accepting, growing, embracing, and overall a really positive environment. The sense of community here is something that friends from other universities are truly envious of."
Meghann's story
A creative approach to law
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
"I chose Victoria University because of its inclusion and diversity. I felt a sense of belonging and was moved by the amount of support I received from lecturers and students in the early days, when I needed it most."
I chose Victoria University because of its inclusion and diversity. I felt a sense of belonging and was moved by the amount of support I received from lecturers and students in the early days, when I needed it most.
Bol's story
Marzena Fordonska
A law career enriched by experience
Graduate Diploma in Migration Law, Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
"My migration law placement was so inspiring that I decided to continue my studies to become a lawyer. I am absolutely convinced VU’s Block Model is the greatest possible study method."
My migration law placement was so inspiring that I decided to continue my studies to become a lawyer. I am absolutely convinced VU’s Block Model is the greatest possible study method.
Marzena's story
Law graduate Levi Brookes
Making a difference: Levi's unique pathway to law
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
"My internships helped me transition the theory of everything I’d learned into practical applications. This experience was key to me gaining my first legal role."
My internships helped me transition the theory of everything I’d learned into practical applications. This experience was key to me gaining my first legal role.
Levi's story

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