Study Master of Laws in Criminal law and forensics at Monash University in Australia,
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Master of Laws in Criminal law and forensics

Australia

What will I learn?

The Criminal Law and Forensics specialisation will equip you with a theoretical and practical grounding in the interaction between science, medicine, technology and the law. This specialisation gives you the opportunity to pursue emerging areas of study or explore existing knowledge at a deeper level.
Suitable for: Graduates from non-law disciplines in occupations requiring a sound grasp of crime scene investigation, death investigations, forensic medicine, mental health evidence, biological and chemical evidence, technological evidence. It also suits law graduates interested in developing or enhancing a specialist career as criminal lawyers, investigators, forensics practitioners or evidence experts.

CRICOS

0100563

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$59,440.00 (US$ 39,172) per year
Accommodation Cost - Halls of Residence- $353.15 per week
Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Monash Law City Campus

555 Lonsdale Street,

Melbourne,

Victoria,

3000, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$59,440.00 (US$ 39,172) per year
Accommodation Cost - Halls of Residence- $353.15 per week
Application deadline

Expected April 2027

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Monash Law City Campus

555 Lonsdale Street,

Melbourne,

Victoria,

3000, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry level 1: 96 points to complete

Duration: 2 years full-time

A bachelor degree in law (or equivalent) from a non-Australian jurisdiction.

A letter from the Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB) stipulating which areas of law are required to meet the academic eligibility requirements for admission to practice in Victoria. The letter from VLAB must be dated within 24 months of submitting your application for study.

Entry level 2: 72 points to complete

Duration: 1.5 years full-time

An Australian bachelor degree in Law (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average.

Entry level 3: 48 points to complete

Duration: 1 years full-time

An Australian JD or an Australian bachelor honours degree in Law (or equivalent),

OR

An Australian bachelor degree in Law (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and an Australian graduate diploma in Law (or equivalent),

OR

An Australian bachelor degree in Law (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and at least 1 year of work based relevant professional experience or other learning approved by the faculty.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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