Bachelor of Criminology
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    Bachelor of Criminology

    Deakin University
    Deakin University
    Australia
    Australia, Burwood
    University Rank:#207
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    Tuition Fee
    AUD 38,000 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Criminology

    About

    Discover why crime occurs, how it is perceived and how we can address it – and graduate with the skills to make a real difference in the criminal justice system.

    Gain a deep understanding of the causes and impacts of a range of individual and organised criminal activities, from environmental crime to illicit digital surveillance. Learn how to use this knowledge to develop effective responses to harmful behaviours.

    Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology course is the most established in Australia. Our curriculum has been developed and designed in conjunction with professional bodies including Victoria Police, the Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria and the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers, ensuring your study experience closely reflects the needs of the industry. If you like to learn by doing, work-integrated learning opportunities challenge you to apply your skills in real-world contexts and provide a preview to your future role.

    Do you want to help ensure fairer outcomes and a better criminal justice system?

    Our criminology experts will take you behind the thinking and research surrounding a breadth of criminology topics, while you build a portfolio that showcases your critical thinking and ability to meet complex questions of criminal justice with empathy and confidence.

    Discover how justice and criminality is defined and by whom, how our courts and correctional processes operate, and the desirable outcomes of criminal justice processes. You will also get hands-on experience through our work-integrated learning opportunities, which allow you to bridge theory with practice and gain insight into how the study of criminology applies across different industries and sectors. You may even take your learning overseas and gain a global perspective on how other countries approach criminology.

    Need more flexibility in your studies? You can choose to study part-time or full-time, on campus or 100% online. You can also take advantage of Deakin’s trimester system to fast-track your degree and complete your Bachelor of Criminology in just two years.

    Complement your studies by pairing the Bachelor of Criminology with another degree. From arts to cyber security, you will graduate with a unique course combination valued by employers that will further expand your career opportunities.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

    A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.

    If you don't meet the academic entry requirements as outlined in the tabs below, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.

    Academic requirements

      Current or recent secondary education

      If you’re currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

      Year 12 prerequisite subjects

      • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

      ATAR

      • Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent

      Higher education

      If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

      • successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)

      Vocational education

      If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

      • completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
      • completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
      • at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline

      Work and life experience

      If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and have not undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience.

      Submit a personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter – it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area.

      English Requirements

      • IELTSMin 6

      English Program Requirements

      All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

      You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

      • completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
        • Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
      • completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
      • completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
      • lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

      These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

      Career

        Core Units

      • Introducing Crime and Criminology
      • Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice
      • Issues in Criminal Justice
      • Explaining Crime
      • International and Comparative Criminal Justice
      • Criminology Research

        • Criminology units

        Plus at least six credit points from the list below:

      • Crime, Victims and Justice
      • Crime, Media and Justice
      • Criminology in Action
      • Crime Prevention and Security
      • Inequality, Power and Justice
      • Surveillance and Social Justice
      • Crime, Terrorism and Security
      • Careers in Criminal Justice
      • Black Market Economics: Exploring the Underworld of Illicit Trade

        • Elective Units

        Up to 12-credit points can be non-Criminology units.

        No more than 8-credit points taken outside the Faculty of Arts and Education.

        Students must ensure they select appropriate Level 2 and Level 3 units to fulfil course requirements.

        Students are encouraged to consider completing a second major sequence and therefore may wish to select elective units in accordance with that major sequence. Please refer to A310 Bachelor of Arts for a list of Faculty of Arts and Education major sequences.

        Career outcomes

        Graduates from this course can look forward to a diverse and challenging career, in roles such as:

        • corrections officers
        • crime prevention advisers
        • crime researchers and analysts
        • crime trends analysts
        • criminologists
        • federal and state police officers (requires further training)
        • forensic psychologists (requires further study)
        • intelligence analysts
        • parole officers
        • policy advisers.

        For more information go to DeakinTALENT.

        Fee Information

        Application Fee 55

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          Be sure to attach all requested supporting documentation, otherwise your application could be delayed. If you get your application in early, this gives us more time to arrange visas and accommodation if you need them.

        • Submit your application

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        Bachelor of Criminology
        Deakin University
        Deakin University
        Australia

        Australia, Burwood

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