| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
Deakin University's Bachelor of Criminology provides a comprehensive understanding of crime and criminal justice, equipping students with the skills to address harmful behaviors and contribute to a fairer system. Through core and specialized units, students explore the causes and impacts of crime, develop critical thinking abilities, and gain practical experience through work-integrated learning opportunities. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in fields such as corrections, law enforcement, and policy analysis.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Discover why crime occurs, 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 organized criminal activities, from environmental crime to illicit digital surveillance. Learn how to use this knowledge to develop effective responses to harmful behaviors. Deakin’s 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. 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 .
- Overseas study programs to be confirmed in 2022 and beyond, subject to government travel restrictions.
Outline:
Core Units:
- Introducing Crime and Criminology (ACR101)
- Introducing Crime and Criminal Justice (ACR102)
- Issues in Criminal Justice (ACR201)
- Explaining Crime (ACR202)
- International and Comparative Criminal Justice (ACR301)
- Criminology Research (ACR302)
Criminology Units:
- Crime, Victims, and Justice (ACR203)
- Crime, Media, and Justice (ACR204)
- Criminology in Action (ACR206)
- Crime Prevention and Security (ACR211)
- Inequality, Power, and Justice (ACR214)
- Surveillance and Social Justice (ACR304)
- Crime, Terrorism, and Security (ACR305)
- Careers in Criminal Justice (ACR306)
- Black Market Economics: Exploring the Underworld of Illicit Trade (MAE266)
Elective Units:
- Up to 12-credit points can be non-ACR coded 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 fulfill 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.
Assessment:
Assessment within the award of Bachelor of Criminology varies from written assignments and/or examination to practical and technical exercises and performance.
Careers:
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 advisors
Deakin University
Overview:
Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. It is known for its high student satisfaction rates, particularly in educational experience, and is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide. Deakin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as research degrees and PhDs.
Services Offered:
Deakin provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Study Options:
Flexible study options, including online learning, overseas study, and workplace learning.Support Services:
Study support, career planning, and student wellbeing services.Access Programs:
Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, Special Entry Access Scheme, Deakin Regional Access Scheme, Regional and Remote Entry Scheme, Rural Training Stream, and Indigenous Student Pathways.Fees and Scholarships:
Information on fees and costs, government HELP schemes, and scholarships.Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation options.Graduation:
Support for graduates, including alumni benefits and resources.Events:
A variety of events for students and the wider community.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Deakin offers a vibrant and supportive campus environment. Students can expect:
Flexible Study Options:
Deakin provides a variety of study options to suit individual needs and preferences.Support Services:
Students have access to a range of support services to help them succeed in their studies and personal lives.Community Engagement:
Deakin encourages students to get involved in the wider community through various initiatives and partnerships.International Campuses:
Deakin has international campuses in West Java, Indonesia and GIFT City, India, offering students a global perspective.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Student Satisfaction:
Deakin consistently ranks highly in student satisfaction surveys, particularly in educational experience.World-Class Research:
Deakin is renowned for its world-class research across various fields.Industry-Shaped Courses:
Deakin's courses are designed with industry input, ensuring graduates are work-ready.Strong Graduate Employment:
Deakin is ranked #2 in Victoria for graduate employment.Sustainable Future:
Deakin is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on environmental education, research, and climate-ready campuses.Academic Programs:
Deakin offers a wide range of academic programs across various faculties and schools, including:
Arts and Education
Business and Law
Health
Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Deakin is particularly strong in areas such as sport science, education, nursing, and graduate employment.
Other:
Deakin has a strong commitment to reconciliation and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The university also fosters innovative partnerships with industry, government, and research leaders.
Entry Requirements:
- Current or recent secondary education:
- 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
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
- Higher education:
- Successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)
- Vocational education:
- 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:
- May be considered for admission based on work, volunteer and/or life experience if finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and have not undertaken any further study.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent other evidence of English language proficiency
