Bachelor of Criminology / Bachelor of Communication

Combine a Bachelor of Criminology degree with a Bachelor of Communication to gain skills and ways of thinking that will really give you a competitive edge in your career. You could pursue a career in criminology or use your knowledge to become a crime journalist.

You’ll investigate criminal behaviour, the science behind crime and legal studies while learning from industry experts as you fine-tune your presentation, language and writing skills.

You can customise your degree to suit your interests – and your career aspirations. With your Bachelor of Criminology, you can choose to major in Legal Studies, Criminal Behaviour, Crime Science or White Collar and Corporate Crime. Your Bachelor of Communication allows you to major in Journalism, Strategic Communication and Global Media and Communication.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Criminology and Communication at Murdoch

1. Choose from a range of majors, including two majors available only at Murdoch – Crime Science and White Collar and Corporate Crime.
2. Learn the latest real-world techniques and policies, with course input and guest lectures by forensic experts from PathWest, ChemCentre, WA Police, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the Coroner’s Office in your Criminology degree.
3. Work with organisations on real projects as part of your Communication degree through our Work Integrated Learning program. Some of our students have interned with Lifeline, RAC Arena and The Salvation Army.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• Crime scene investigation
• Children and crime
• Communication strategy and planning
• Broadcasting and digital newsgathering
• Communicating global issues

Your future career

This course will give you a combination of skills and specialised knowledge which will expand your career options. Your career options could include:

• Crime Journalist
• Crime Prevention Officer
• Community Correction or Juvenile Justice Officer
• Court Administrator
• Paralegal Officer

You could work in a range of industries including the media, in business, roles with local, state and federal government or non-governmental organisations (known as NGOs).

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Criminology.

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) is accredited by Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA).

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) major are eligible for membership of Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA).

IELTS: Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

TOEFL: Score: 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13.

PEARSON: Score: 64+, with no communicative skill below 60.

CAMBRIDGE: Score: 176+, with no skill less than 169.