Bachelor
If crime, the criminal mind and corrections fascinates you, consider a Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Criminology.
With a strong focus on psychology, law and society, this industry-recognised criminology degree gives you an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those affected by crime.
You will understand why crimes are committed and how crime impacts society. Topics include the detection and prevention of crime, including policing issues and offender profiling. You will investigate how the corrections system works, including ethics and prison experiences and populations.
By examining the motivations behind criminal activity, you gain the skills to analyse trends, formulate policies and create systems for crime prevention.
Our graduates work in all areas of the justice system, from victim support to corrections programs.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Year 12 entrySuccessful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
VCE Pre-requisitesIf you are applying as an international student, please view the English Language Requirements.