Bachelor of Criminology
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
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. Deakins 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 the perfect preview to your future role.
Structure
- To complete the Bachelor of Criminology, you must pass 24 credit points.
- 6 Core units
- 6 Criminology units
- 12 Elective Units
Subjects
- Crime
- Crime prevention
- Criminal justice
- Criminal justice administration
- Criminology
- Criminology research methods
- Criminology theory
- Ethics
- Justice
- Legal studies
- Media and crime
- Organised crime
- Policing
- Psychology
- Punishment
- Risk
- Security
- Surveillance
- Terrorism
- Transnational crime
- Victimology
- Violence
Standard entry requirements
- If you are 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
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | International: $108,600 | No |
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| Geelong Waurn Ponds | International: $108,600 | No |
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| Melbourne Burwood | International: $108,600 | No |
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