La Trobe University

Bachelor of Criminology

La Trobe University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M

Behind every crime is a human story. Some of Australias most important social problems are waiting to be solved. Learn how to create innovative solutions to social issues and build a safer community in our Bachelor of Criminology. Explore crime in its broader social context. Understand how both crime and our response to it are shaped by gender, race, power and money. You will learn how to solve real problems in your community and gain a deeper understanding of various specialized areas including victimology, family violence, international crime, youth justice, prisons and deaths in custody.

Structure

Total of 360 Credit Points

Subjects

  • LTU0AIM Academic Integrity Module
  • ABS0WOM Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy For Higher Education
  • LCR1CLC Criminal Law For Criminal Justice Professionals
  • LCR1CSS Criminology Skills
  • LST1PDC From Prisons To Detention Centres
  • LCR1ALS Introduction To The Australian Legal System
  • LST1LOJ Law And (Dis)Order
  • LST1UNC Understanding Crime
  • LCR2003 Crime Prevention And Policy
  • LCR2PSY Introduction To Forensic Psychology And The Law
  • LCR2001 Justice And Community Case Management
  • LST2POL Police, Society And Democracy
  • LST2SCR Sentencing, Imprisonment And Social Inequality
  • LST2VIC Victimology: Victims, Justice And The Law
  • LST3SLR Crime And Socio-Legal Research
  • LST3BIG Critical Issues In Criminology
  • LCR3ICR International Criminal Justice
  • LCR3ETA Criminal Law, Ethics And Accountability

Standard entry requirements

  • Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
  • Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
  • Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
  • Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
  • International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
  • Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Bendigo International: $111,600 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
Melbourne (Bundoora) International: $111,600 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

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