Western Sydney University
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws
Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
5F/10P
Campus
Parramatta (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
A$40,061 (2027-28)
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws at Western Sydney University in Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
47,820
Staff Ratio
36.4:1
International
24.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
67.0%
of graduates employed
Costs & Living
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: For Laws: English Advanced.
- For other area of study: Refer to the relevant single degree entry.
- Not all of the combined degrees have English Advanced only, some have 2 units of English, Physics and Mathematics.
- Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
- Applicants with higher education study Refer to Western Sydney University general admission criteria.
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
47,820
Total students
Staff Ratio
36:1
Students per staff
International Students
24%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
67%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
A$200,305
For full 5F/10P