Bachelor of Criminal Justice

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

012347G

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,520 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Bachelor of Criminal Justice

About

You’ll be introduced to key institutions and concepts in criminal justice, including policing and the correctional system. You’ll also learn about the uses of technology in crime, crime theories and crime investigation.

The highly-regarded Bachelor of Criminal Justice focuses on preparing you for employment. Close links with criminal justice agencies are built into its design, development and delivery.

You'll explore how criminal justice systems work to serve individuals and the community through law enforcement, policy, practice and reform.

Why study criminal justice at RMIT?

Work on real cases

Take part in the Bridge of Hope Initiative, working on actual cases of wrongful conviction.

Global experiences

Take the chance to undertake part of your studies overseas, or complete your field placement there.

Hands-on placement

Take part in a 50-day placement within a criminal justice or related organisation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 70% (see calculator below).

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.

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English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

Your career prospects are excellent and include roles with:

Australian Federal Police
Victoria Police
Customs and Border Protection
Victorian Gaming Commission
community corrections
Department of Justice
Department of Health and Human Services
courts.

Other avenues of employment in civil and criminal law firms and a wide range of other organisations include:

security management
private security firms
research
prisons administration
prosecutions
counselling
administrators
youth justice
dispute settlement
mediation
forensics.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 35,520

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

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