Bachelor of Laws Honours / Bachelor of Global Security
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.
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
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
This combined degree is not offered anywhere else in Australia.
Graduate with two qualifications, giving you a unique skillset and even more career opportunities.
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.
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
Select which option best describes your path to university :
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law :
Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one
semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA.
Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
· Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every
subject.
MUPC (1 Trimester).
· Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
· Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78%
or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic
Communication’ unit
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
· Murdoch University Preparation Course
· Introduction to Academic Communication unit
· Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
· Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78%
or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic
Communication’ unit
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.
Enabling courses (after Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University.
An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university.
For Law :
No direct entry
For Criminology:
Successful completion of the course.
For Law :
No direct entry
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
For Law :
Successful study at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) achieving either one
semester with a minimum 70% GPA; or two semesters with a minimum 67% GPA.
Applicants via this pathway may be requested to attend an interview.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open
Universities Australia (OUA)
· Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every
subject.
MUPC (1 Trimester).
· Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
· Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78%
or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic
Communication’ unit
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
· Murdoch University Preparation Course
· Introduction to Academic Communication unit
· Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
For Law :
Successful completion of one of the following:
· Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 78%
or higher with a minimum of 70% in the ‘Introduction to Academic
Communication’ unit
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 78% or higher.
Enabling courses (after Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
OnTrack Flex, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University.
An enabling or bridging course at another Australian university.
For Law :
No direct entry
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of the course.
For Law :
No direct entry
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Experience based entry
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
Extenuating circumstances
We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.
Case-by-case assessment.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
For Criminology:
CPS 54 or higher.
For Law :
CPS 70 or higher.
For Criminology:
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
For Law :
65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
Law Start
Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Overseas Year 12
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
For Criminology:
Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
For Law :
Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower.
For Law and Criminology:
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
English
English Extension (Literature)
English for ESL Learners.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
For Criminology:
70
For Law :
90
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
GCE A Levels
For Criminology:
Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
For Law :
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
For Criminology:
A Levels:
D in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
For Law :
A Levels:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
B in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
For Criminology:
Total score of 24 or higher.
For Law :
Total score of 33 or higher.
For Criminology:
Higher level (HL): 3 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 4 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
For Law:
Higher level (HL): 5 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 6 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Enabling courses (in Year 12)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of one of the following:
Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
For Law:
No direct entry.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Experience based entry
Minimum academic requirement
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement
We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.
Minimum English requirement
Case-by-case assessment.
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
CPS 54 or higher.
For Law :
CPS 70 or higher.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
For Law :
65% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
Law Start
Minimum academic requirement
Successful attendance and completion of LAW START, an ability and aptitude Evaluation Pathway. Note this course is not available to students on a Student Visa.
Minimum English requirement
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
or interstate equivalent, or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum English requirement
Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
For Law :
Overall Position (OP) of 6 or lower.
Minimum English requirement
For Law and Criminology:
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
English
English Extension (Literature)
English for ESL Learners.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
70
For Law :
90
Minimum English requirement
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.
Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
For Law :
Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5,
B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2
etc.) or higher.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
A Levels:
D in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
For Law :
A Levels:
C in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
AS Level:
B in one of the following:
English Language
English Literature or Knowledge and Inquiry.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Total score of 24 or higher.
For Law :
Total score of 33 or higher.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Higher level (HL): 3 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 4 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
For Law:
Higher level (HL): 5 or better.
Standard Level (SL): 6 or better.
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only)
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
Certificate IV AQF level 4
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
For Law :
No direct entry
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).
For Law:
No direct entry
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
For Law :
No direct entry
Certificate IV AQF level 4
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
For Law :
No direct entry
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only), OR
STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010).
For Law:
No direct entry
Means of admission
Minimum academic requirement
Minimum English requirement
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
For Criminology:
Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
For Law and Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
For Criminology:
MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the
Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life
experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency
requirements for the course.
Email us for more information
.
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
For Law:
No direct entry
Experienced based entry
For Criminology and combined Criminology courses
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
Minimum English requirement
For Law and Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology:
MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the
Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life
experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency
requirements for the course.
Email us for more information
.
For Law :
No direct entry – consider Pre-Law pathway.
Minimum English requirement
For Criminology:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only).
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc.
For Law:
No direct entry
Experienced based entry
Minimum academic requirement
For Criminology and combined Criminology courses
A successful experience based entry application that demonstrates relevant aptitude and ability in a related learning area. Find out more about the Experienced based entry.
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Progress to fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
Scholarships
Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.
Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student
as well as what's available throughout your degree.
Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.
Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.
If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.
Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship. Our International Welcome Scholarship offers eligible students between $8,000 and $11,000, depending on the course you study.
The Australian Government also offers scholarships to students from developing countries through the Australia Awards Scholarship program.
Explore our scholarships and find out if you’re eligible to apply.
All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.
The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.
For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.
Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.
The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.
The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.
All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.
