Bachelor of Criminology

Overview

Duration
3 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $38,800 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV

Overview
> Explore impactful legal and social issues and solve real problems in the community with a Bachelor of Criminology at Victoria University (VU).
In this criminology degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to critique and understand the causes and politics of crime. You’ll develop an understanding of the roles of police, legal and social welfare organisations within the system.

> By studying our program based in cutting-edge criminology, you’ll gain a basis of the socio-political and individual factors that lead to criminal activity and its complex interactions with the criminal legal system.

You'll study areas including:

*crime and inequality
*policing and offending
*digital criminology
*victimology
*transnational crime
*international crime
*crime prevention
*corporate crime.

> You’ll study specialist criminology subjects as well as law subjects to give you a strong foundation. Plus, you’ll apply your learning to case studies and practical scenarios, preparing you for the workforce.

> As a Bachelor of Criminology graduate, you’ll have a wide-ranging understanding of the complex criminal legal system and the interconnectedness of social welfare, law, correctional institutions, community and policing. Your tertiary education will put you in high demand in this sector, which recognises the need for a more educated workforce. 

Learning Outcome

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
*Integrate conceptual understanding of criminology research, theory and practice with advanced specialist bodies of knowledge such as law and criminology;
*Exhibit expertise and professional judgement in the application of criminological concepts to issues of law, security and justice in contemporary society;
*Adapt theoretical knowledge applicable to the discipline by critically analysing and applying information with initiative and judgement in order to both anticipate and creatively solve problems and promote justice in authentic/contemporary professional, community settings; (including those that require cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills)
*Communicate effectively to present clear and coherent independent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences;
*Demonstrate personal and interpersonal competencies including organisational and collaborative skills necessary to operate within successfully in a team;
*Exemplify professional ethics and accountabilities in their practice and a commit to ongoing professional development;

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Criminology students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:
*96 credit points of First Year Core Studies
*96 credit points of Professional Core Studies
*96 credit points of Minor Studies

Careers

Key parts of the industry and profession, including Victoria Police, recognise the need for a more educated workforce. Your Bachelor of Criminology qualification will be widely recognised across many relevant areas, equipping you to embark on a fulfilling career in a variety of different areas. Some include:
*government institutions
*police work
*community organisations
*criminal legal institutions
*intelligence officer
*social work
*crime analyst
*policy officer.

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Entry requirements

> Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.


> Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

> Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

OR:

>Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).

PLUS:

IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

OR:

Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Fees

> As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

> There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

> Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

> Fee type: International

> Fees for full-time international student: AU$14,900 per semester .

> International students are required to pay full tuition fees up front each semester.

Scholarships

https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/fees-scholarships/scholarships

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