Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/ Bachelor of Applied Innovation

Crime and the ways societies and systems deal with it are ever-changing – especially in this technological era. With a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Criminology/Bachelor of Applied Innovation double degree – unique to Swinburne – you'll be able to position yourself at the very forefront of this dynamic sector.

In your criminal justice and criminology studies, you'll learn about the causes of crime and how society – through police, courts, corrections systems and victim support services – responds. You'll explore local and global criminality, traditional approaches and responses to crime, as well as emerging trends and practices, with a focus on technological and other scientific advances – such as artificial intelligence - which impact the sector.

You'll then take your invaluable skills and knowledge to the next level through studies in applied innovation. Immersed in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment that draws heavily on real-world experience, you'll be challenged and inspired to develop transformative solutions to the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.

Develop a strong innovation mindset as you hone leadership potential, sharpen analytical and strategic thinking and embrace a deeper level of human understanding – with the know-how to build a better tomorrow through innovation. You'll also enjoy access to a broad array of business and industry partners in creating a comprehensive innovation project portfolio.

Upon graduation, career opportunities abound. Work in law enforcement, corrections, rehabilitation, victim support, or policy development. Expand your employability for roles in criminology that require innovation and human centred-design skills.

Course learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the chosen major in engineering in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking and judgment
• apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence, as preparation for research higher degrees
• apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• apply abstraction, mathematics and engineering fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model, using appropriate engineering methods and tools
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of project management within project work
• demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional engineering practice in a global and sustainable context
• reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing of personal performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

Entry requirements

Graduates may find employment in a number of different engineering areas depending on their chosen major and specialisation. These areas include Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, and Product Design Engineering.

Civil graduates may find employment as a civil engineer, civil design engineer, structural engineer or environmental engineer.

Construction graduates may find employment as a construction engineer or construction manager.

Architectural graduates may find employment as a design engineer, structural systems engineer, architectural engineer or project engineer.

Electrical and Electronic graduates may find employment as an electrical engineer, electronics engineer, communications, engineer, power engineer or design engineer.

Telecommunication graduates may find employment as a network engineer, telecommunication network designer, telecommunication network developer, network architect or telecommunications engineer.

Software graduates may find employment as a software engineer, software systems developer, software modeller or project and technology manager.

Mechanical graduates may find employment as a mechanical engineer, mechanical project engineer, design engineer, project and technology manager or engineering project manager.

Biomedical graduates may find employment as a biomedical engineer, clinical engineer, medical device designer or medical electronics engineer.

Robotics and Mechatronics graduates may find employment as a robotics and mechatronics engineer, control systems engineer, factory automation adviser or robotics developer.

Product Design Engineering graduates may find employment as an industrial designer, industrial engineer, product designer, product design engineer, entrepreneur or design consultant.